As associations strive to offer value beyond membership dues, events provide the platform where community, learning, and networking collide in powerful ways. To understand the true impact of events, we need to look beyond the surface. (Source: Association Adviser)
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Leaving a lasting impression with your community doesn’t end on event day. Keep the momentum going by following up with attendees and expressing your gratitude for their support. (Source: MPI Event Blog)
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Future Partners surveyed 400 corporate and association meeting planners to reveal the state of the meetings and conventions industry. Concerns about destination safety, rising costs, audiovisual/tech expenses, and hotel contract inflexibility are at the forefront. (Source: Skift Meetings)
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The Louisiana Office of Tourism wil participate in the Tournament of the Roses Parade in Pasadena, California on January 1 for the fourth time. Charlie Whinham, the office’s public information officer, said its participation has amounted to roughly $23 million in cumulative advertising-value equivalency and generated more than $40 million in earned media coverage. (Source: Long Beach Press-Telegram)
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Lake Charles will debut three landmark attractions next year: Port Wonder, Crying Eagle Brewing Lakefront, and Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu. The projects will blend modern design with southern culture and outdoor scenery. (Source: Travel Mole)
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An intern at Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association (LADA) describes her day-to-day responsibilities and the value of hands-on experience and learning the inner workings of an industry. (Source: LSU Reveille)
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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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Spring/Summer 2025
Editorial Focus: Leadership & Operations
Destination Spotlight: From the Bayou to the Gulf Coast: Houma, Lake Charles, Lafayette, Biloxi, Gulf Shores & Orange Beach, Pensacola
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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LSAE is pleased to offer supporter opportunities in 2025. In an industry continuing to adapt to a new way of meeting and strengthening our professions, LSAE has modified 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...
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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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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 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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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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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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