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The Man With the Plan: Gary A. Cobbs at the YMCA of Greater Louisville

by John Reecer

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Founded in 1853, the YMCA of Greater Louisville has been a long-established community anchor for the city and surrounding area....

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How the Retractable Roofs of OpenAire Redefine Recreation and Wellness Spaces

by John Reecer

November 12, 2025

Built to make wellness accessible for all, the all-aluminum, retractable roof systems of OpenAire allow recreation spaces to thrive —...

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5 Tips For Planning a Successful Youth Sports League

by Jason Schaitz

January 14, 2026

Launching a youth sports league is an exciting chance to build community, encourage healthy habits and provide kids with positive,...

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YMCA of Greater Nashua CEO Mike LaChance Announces Retirement

by John Reecer

January 13, 2026

The YMCA of Greater Nashua recently announced that longtime CEO Mike LaChance will retire effective August 31, 2026, concluding a 40-year career in...

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Six Questions With Larry Skolnick

by John Reecer

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In The Last Word, we sit down with an industry expert to share their wealth of knowledge. In the January/February...

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The Man With the Plan: Gary A. Cobbs at the YMCA of Greater Louisville

by John Reecer

January 12, 2026

Founded in 1853, the YMCA of Greater Louisville has been a long-established community anchor for the city and surrounding area....

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How the Retractable Roofs of OpenAire Redefine Recreation and Wellness Spaces

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JCC Association of North America Names Deann Forman as Executive Director of the Center for Innovation and Impact

by John Reecer

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JCC Association of North America today announced the appointment of Deann Forman as the inaugural executive director of the Center...

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Building Consistency at Scale: How the YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta Modernized Family Programming Operations

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