Latest Beauty Link Issue & CEA Annual Convention Feature
 Read the latest issue of Beauty Link magazine. This issue has a nail focus. Find tips on how to cultivate successful nail educators, hear first-hand accounts from beauty school owners who rejuvenated their nail programs and learn about the latest nail trends on the rise. Plus, check out our special feature about our upcoming CEA Annual Convention & Expo July 24-27 in Phoenix.
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Celebrate Your Achievements through the Excellence in Education Program
 Enter Modern Salon’s Excellence in Education program for a chance for your school to be nationally recognized. Celebrate your achievements, showcase what your school does best and set yourself apart from your competition. Last year, over 50 different cosmetology schools were recognized at the AACS Annual Convention and their achievements were highlighted across Modern Salon Media—including Modern Salon and Salon Today magazines, ModernSalon.com, SalonToday.com, ModernSalon.tv and more—as part of the "Excellence in Education" program. Apply today and take advantage of this unique opportunity to celebrate what makes your school really special.
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DOL Proposes to Double Minimum Guaranteed Salary Required to Meet FLSA Exemptions
 The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has published its long-anticipated proposed changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act’s white-collar exemptions (e.g., professional, administrative, executive, computer professionals and outside sales). 80 FR 38515 (July 6, 2015). While originally anticipated to encompass more sweeping measures, the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking focuses only on specific proposals with respect to the minimum guaranteed salary. The DOL’s public comment period runs through September 4, 2015. Learn more.
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Read the newest weekly report of key state legislative and regulatory developments of interest to AACS members and visit AACS’ Bill tracking Portal. Contact Brian Newman by email or phone at (202) 491-5254 with any comments or questions.
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Who's Joining Vidal, Tippi and Leo as the Next BCL Legacy Honoree?
 Vidal Sassoon, Tippi Hedren and Leo Passage have all been honored with the Beauty Changes Lives Legacy Award for their efforts to support, mentor and nurture next generation beauty and wellness professionals. The 2016 BCL Legacy honoree will be announced during a news conference on Sunday, July 12 during Cosmoprof. Visit www.beautychangeslives.org to learn about the 2016 Legacy honoree and a new scholarship debuting July 13.
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Millennials Outnumber Boomers: The Meaning for Marketers
 Millennials outnumber boomers. Their influence and spending power can’t be ignored. In order to attract and provide services to the millennial demographic, you have to understand this audience. Click here to read five key millennial marketing tips based on research and learn how to communication with prospective students and customers.
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Setting Up an Effective Alumni Association
 Career colleges and schools have opportunities to create unique alumni associations which will look and feel more like alumni communities. This course will show you how you can create active alumni communities to increase enrollment, retention and placement for your entire school. You will learn how to provide your alumni with valuable services and how to seek their help to enhance your educational programs and career services, as well as marketing and admissions. From getting started to setting up an alumni data base management system and determining the school's return on investment, this course provides you with operational strategies for establishing an effective alumni association. Visit the AACS Online Training Center to register and use your AACS VIP code aa7592 to receive the member discount.
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How strong are your influencing skills? There are many subtle tactics you can use to sway non-believers to your point of view. Next time you are struggling to get your opinion heard, use one of these 