Each year, Association Adviser gathers data to create this essential resource for the association community. Your input helps shape the trends, strategies, and best practices that guide associations forward. (Source: Association Adviser)
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The way events are designed, managed, and executed is transforming. Understanding the key event trends for 2025 is essential for organizers looking to continue delivering outstanding experiences. (Source: MPI Event Blog)
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A recent report suggests that there are opportunities to improve personalization and calls to action in association emails. Emails from associations are being opened less often despite higher click rates. (Source: Associations Now)
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Peter Louviere, CFO of REV, was recently elected chair of Louisiana Telecommunications Association’s (LTA) board of directors during the association’s recent annual conference in New Orleans. Louviere, a long-serving LTA board member, will lead for a two-year term as chair. (Source: Biz New Orleans)
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Lake Charles welcomed more than seven million visitors and generated $800 million in total spending in 2023. Visitors come for leisure, conferences or events, participating in sports tournaments, or conducting business. The ‘Always Here’ campaign is an initiative designed to showcase the importance of tourism to the Southwest Louisiana economy. (Source: Travel Mole)
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The MICHELIN Guide book series is expanding to the southern region of the United States. “Incredible opportunity for us. You know, we showcase our food all over the world already. Just puts that cherry on the top for international visitors, for people from all over the world who travel for great food,” said Louisiana Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser. (Source: Yahoo)
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Let your fellow LSAE members know what's happening at your association or organization. Share your updates, announcements and celebrations in eResource. Email Crystal Carter at info@lsae.org.
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 Update your profile today!
LSAE is preparing the 2025-2026 Pictorial Roster for publication and we want to make sure that your member profile is accurate. Please take a moment to log into your online profile at www.lsae.org and view your information.
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Fall/Winter 2025
Editorial Focus: Communications & Engagement
Destination Spotlight: Louisiana Locales: Shreveport-Bossier, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Alexandria-Pineville, River Parishes, Natchitoches
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Check out 2024 LSAE Successes here.
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In an industry continuing to adapt to a new way of meeting and strengthening our professions, LSAE is pleased to offer opportunities for your organization to continue supporting our community.
The following packages present options to support:
- Annual Convention
- Lunch and Learns
- Networking Events
- Peer-to-Peer Workshops
- Website and Social Media Exposure
Learn More...
Executive Members are invited to attend our Peer-to-Peer Workshops where we will focus on hot association topics. Sometimes we learn best from just talking with each other.
Tuesday, May 13 @ 9 a.m.
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 The Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation is designed to elevate professional standards, enhance individual performance, and identify association professionals who demonstrate the knowledge essential to the practice of association management.
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As things are changing with association landscapes and our meetings, LSAE wants to connect our members as experts and resources through our Speakers Bureau.
Share Your Expertise. Join the Speakers Bureau to share your knowledge on different subjects and topics.
Share Your Speaker Experiences. Add speakers to the Speakers Bureau that you would like to recommend to LSAE members.
Find an Expert. This Bureau will be used to connect LSAE members with other parties seeking industry experts to speak at their events.
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LSAE's annual pictorial roster is available in both print and digital formats.
Check it out today to learn about valuable member benefits, find member contact information, and build relationships with key industry stakeholders.
View the Roster Today...
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LSAE committees are an excellent way to make the most of your membership. Network with your peers and help grow the association. Most committees meet by conference call, but in-person meetings are requested as needed. Please read about our different committees and sign up below for ANY committee or task force of your choice.
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Whether you're looking for your next job opportunity or your organization has a position to filled with a qualified candidate, the LSAE Career Center is an excellent resource for your group. Post job openings, find potential candidates, search openings and subscribe to new posting notifications.
Visit the LSAE Career Center today!
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Welcome!
Regular Member
Kari Blaney
Magnolia Bluff Casino Hotel
kblaney@magnoliabluffs.com
Associate Member
Nicole Leggett
Monroe-West Monroe Convention & Visitors Bureau
nleggett@monroe-westmonroe.org
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The Louisiana Society of Association Executives is THE association for association professionals. In support of our mission and vision, LSAE provides members with many benefits of membership.
As part of your LSAE membership, you receive access to Resource Online, the newsletter you're reading right now; our bi-annual magazine, Resource; and the yearly LSAE pictorial membership roster.
Do you have a story idea or would you like to contribute to Resource magazine?
Our editorial philosophy is focused on helping industry professionals do their jobs more effectively, efficiently and profitably by providing a balance of business- and technical-related content.
Reach out to info@lsae.org to get involved as a writer or share your feedback.
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LSAE's communications, including Resource magazine, the annual pictorial membership roster and this newsletter you're reading now, are all made possible through the support of our advertisers. The numbers tell the story:
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Nearly 1 in 3 LSAE members need 500 or more hotel rooms booked annually. |
75% of LSAE members spend more than 15 minutes reading LSAE's Resource magazine. |
To learn more about the opportunities available, visit our media guide.
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