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US local government management association partners with HomeServe for infrastructure support

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

HomeServe partners with the International City/County Management Association to support local government infrastructure. The partnership shows how associations deliver member value through corporate partnerships.

US baking associations agree affiliation to strengthen industry representation

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The American Bakers Association and Retail Bakers of America agree a Letter of Intent for affiliation. The arrangement shows how trade associations structure strategic partnerships whilst maintaining independent brand identities and governance.

Sligo solicitor re-appointed to International Bar Association Council

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Sligo solicitor Michele O'Boyle is re-appointed to the International Bar Association Council representing the Law Society of Ireland. The appointment shows how professional legal bodies maintain international representation through council membership.

Cork accountant appointed to Irish SME association board and national council

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Cork accountant Cormac Fitzgerald joins the board and national council of the Irish Small and Medium Enterprises association. The appointment shows how business associations strengthen governance through sector-specialist expertise.

Swim Ireland secures Deloitte as Performance Programme partner through to LA 2028

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Swim Ireland announces Deloitte as Performance Programme partner through to LA 2028. The three-year partnership shows how sports governing bodies leverage corporate partnerships to advance high-performance athlete development.

Irish Aviation Students Association shortlisted for Best Association of the Year at The Association and Institutes Awards 2025

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Spotlighted for bridging education and industry last year, the Irish Aviation Students Association was shortlisted for Best Association of the Year at The Association and Institutes Awards 2025, acknowledged for its strategic approach to connecting aspiring aviation professionals with sector leaders through structured networking and career development initiatives. The association's comprehensive programming addressed critical workforce pipeline challenges within Ireland's aviation sector, creating direct pathways between academic training and industry employment whilst fostering mentorship relationships that accelerate professional readiness and reduce early-career attrition in a highly specialised field.

Standards, Strategy, and Service: What ACORD's 2025 Member Report Reveals About Association Excellence

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

ACORD's 2025 Member Report reveals deepened engagement and digital-first momentum across 36,000+ organisations in 100+ countries, offering associations a powerful model for standards leadership, member education, and industry-wide collaboration.

French energy associations establish working group to promote industrial geothermal applications

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

French geothermal and energy associations create a working group to promote industrial geothermal energy use. The initiative shows how professional associations collaborate to advance technology adoption and decarbonisation through technical knowledge exchange.

Event industry association appoints Air Business as strategic partner

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The Event Supplier and Services Association appoints Air Business as its strategic partner for 2026. The partnership shows how industry associations collaborate with service providers to advance sustainability standards and operational efficiency.

Football Association of Ireland launches online learning platform for coaches and volunteers

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The Football Association of Ireland launches a new online learning management system for coaches and volunteers. The platform shows how sports associations digitise training delivery and streamline compliance requirements.

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