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Northern Ireland Grain Trade Association elects new president at annual general meeting

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Aidan Fisher elected president of the Northern Ireland Grain Trade Association following its Annual General Meeting. The appointment shows how trade associations manage leadership succession and governance through democratic election processes.

Irish Football Association expands commercial partnership with Clearer Twist

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The Irish Football Association expands its partnership with Clearer Twist, adding branding to the Northern Ireland senior men's training kit. The extension shows how sports associations leverage commercial partnerships for revenue and brand visibility.

Spanish island association develops diaspora strategy with Irish institute expertise

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The Lanzarote Ireland Network association presents a diaspora strategy developed by Ireland's Diaspora Institute founder. The initiative shows how associations leverage international expertise to strengthen diaspora engagement and economic development.

Northern Ireland Food To Go Association shortlisted for Best Association of the Year at The Association and Institutes Awards 2025

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Spotlighted as the industry's leading voice last year, the Northern Ireland Food To Go Association was shortlisted for Best Association of the Year at The Association and Institutes Awards 2025, acknowledged for its strategic focus on uniting, safeguarding, and advancing the food-to-go sector across Northern Ireland. The association's comprehensive approach to sector representation addressed critical challenges facing independent operators, franchise networks, and suppliers navigating regulatory compliance, evolving consumer preferences, and economic pressures that disproportionately affect hospitality and quick-service businesses operating in competitive high-street environments.

Beyond the Algorithm: Why Associations Must Lead with Strategy Before Deploying AI

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

AI strategy consulting is reshaping how associations and institutes approach digital transformation. Governance deficits, fragmented data, and a deepening skills gap are preventing Irish and global membership bodies from realising AI's full potential.

South African university launches professional body student chapter for HR practitioners

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

North-West University in South Africa launches a student chapter of the South African Board for People Practices. The initiative shows how professional bodies establish university chapters to strengthen student engagement and early career development pathways.

CPA Canada renews international agreements with seven professional accounting bodies

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

CPA Canada renews agreements with seven global accounting bodies to strengthen professional mobility. The renewals show how accounting institutes maintain global recognition through bilateral agreements and mutual recognition frameworks.

UK benefits provider acquires Irish membership services company to expand sector presence

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Parliament Hill acquires Club Marketing Services, Ireland's leading membership benefits provider serving associations and unions. The acquisition shows how sector consolidation strengthens services through expanded technology and merchant networks.

Two DCU researchers appointed to Royal Irish Academy's Young Academy Ireland

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Two Dublin City University researchers join the Royal Irish Academy's Young Academy Ireland for four-year terms. The appointments show how academic institutes support early career researchers through membership networks and leadership development.

Irish farmers' association calls for dairy co-operative partnership to deliver supplier benefits

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers' Association calls for the Aurivo-Dale Farm partnership to deliver benefits for farmer suppliers. The response shows how agricultural associations represent member interests in dairy co-operative strategic developments.

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