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How upace Helped Transform Member Experience and Operations at JCC of Binghamton
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New Recovery Studio Transforms Senior Wellness at Kokomo Family YMCA
In this Expert Q&A, Trish Severns, the CEO of the Kokomo Family YMCA, details the Y’s new rehab and recovery...
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JCC Association of North America Names Carrie Lipton as Chief Financial and Administrative Officer
JCC Association of North America announced the appointment of Carrie Lipton, CPA, as its new chief financial and administrative officer (CFAO), effective December 16. Lipton, the first woman to...
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The Importance of Effective Communication for Youth Sports Administrators
Running a youth sports league is about much more than scheduling games and handing out uniforms — it’s about creating...
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Built to make wellness accessible for all, the all-aluminum, retractable roof systems of OpenAire allow recreation spaces to thrive —...
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