Technology

The GrowthZone team just returned from three packed days of professional development, networking, and leadership growth at The Associated General Contractors of America Executive Leadership Institute annual conference. From fantastic keynote speakers to intriguing breakout sessions, it was the premier gathering of chapter executives to exchange best practices and hone leadership skills. The GrowthZone booth was a whirlwind of activity. We were thrilled to meet and connect with chapter executives from every region of the country. Soaking up education and […]

Canada’s anti-spam legislation (CASL) came into effect July 1, 2014. Its purpose is to protect Canadians while ensuring that businesses can continue to compete in the global marketplace. The Government of Canada is suspending the implementation of certain provisions in Canada’s anti-spam legislation (CASL) in response to broad-based concerns raised by businesses, charities and the not-for-profit sector. The provisions were scheduled to come into force on July 1, 2017. The provisions, known as private right of action, would have allowed lawsuits to be filed against […]

Imagine for a minute, you’re on a desolate island and your only goal daily was to find your way off of the island. The movie “Cast Away” comes to mind, with Tom Hanks stranded after a plane crash. The only resource you have is an internet connection and 1% of battery life left on the device. How would you best use your time to reach your goal? When it comes to association-specific content, there are five components every association website […]

It’s the final countdown to AMS Fest 2017 and GrowthZone is pumped! What is AMS Fest? AMS Fest is two loaded days where association pros will be elbow-to-elbow with executives of member-based organizations, consultants, and AMS vendors that all want to engage in discussions around technology and AMS systems. Read the recent blog post about how to get members to attend your conferences. There will be talks about the future of AMS, what’s trending, what is and isn’t working, what’s innovative, what new systems are […]

One Association’s journey from frustrating software to a streamlined management process. The Home Builders Association of Durham, Orange, and Chatham Counties (HBADOC) was using outdated and malfunctioning association management software. According to Kristina Ellis, the Director of Operations, they needed a system that integrated their website and database while giving their members an interactive, “hands-on” experience. Initially, they hired a third party to build a new website with member login functionality. Unfortunately, that created more problems than solutions because the […]

The ASAE MMCC conference was amazing! From the keynote speakers to mariachi bands, it was a whirlwind of activity. Thanks to ASAE for organizing another exceptional event. The GrowthZone booth was a flurry of activity. It was fantastic to meet so many new people as well as see familiar faces. We’re glad everyone loved the lava lamp pens and appreciate those who took the time to fill out the survey. As always, it is interesting to hear about what’s working […]