A group of leadership scholars propose a “critical reviewer” who can help the team challenge assumptions that no longer serve the organization well and ensure ideas are evaluated thoroughly. (Source: Associations Now)
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MPI’s Q2 2025 Meetings Outlook survey revealed that three-quarters of event professionals are experiencing negative impacts on their business due to recent U.S. executive orders and policy changes. (Source: MPI Event Blog)
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A strong search engine optimization strategy will help ensure your event website content remains visible year-round and maximizes engagement and conversions. (Source: Trade Show News Network)
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“National Travel & Tourism Week as a whole is our way of showing thanks and giving back to our tourism partners who show an unwavering support to our overall goal in making Lafourche Parish a premier tourism destination” said Cody A. Gray, President & CEO of Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou. (Source: Lafourche Gazette)
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Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says that Canada is easily the number one country for visitors coming in to visit Louisiana and cancellations are beginning to pile up. Louisiana brought in more than $18.1 billion in visitor spending last year. (Source: KEEL News)
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New museums and a luxury hotel in Lake Charles and New Orleans are highlighted in this compilation of new tourism draws for discerning travelers. (Source: Luxury Travel Advisor)
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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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Check out 2024 LSAE Successes here.
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The bidding process for LSAE's 2027 Convention is still open!
The deadline to submit your bid is May 30, 2025.
Please submit your response online.
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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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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, July 15 @ 9:00 a.m. CT
Topic TBD -- visit our website for updates!
Photo by Pavel Danilyuk/Pexels
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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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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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75% of LSAE members spend more than 15 minutes reading LSAE's Resource magazine. |
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