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Groups ramp up content, outreach to meet members' needs

Associations launch webinars, email updates and community forums to provide information on enduring pandemic's economic fallout

How to organize a (mostly) perfect virtual board meeting

Test out your equipment beforehand, dedicate a staffer to overseeing the technology, check state laws to avoid potential legal issues

Groups quickly transform big meetings into virtual events

Remote-working staff scramble to train speakers on effective online presentations and to help exhibitors create virtual exhibits

Fly-in season under siege as Congress limits office visitors

Associations pivot as pandemic drives changes to meetings

Groups that said show would go on find they must cancel, postpone or go virtual; some continue with more health precautions

Getting ready to make tough decisions on shows, meetings

Weigh pros and cons of postponing or holding virtual events instead of canceling, establish a go-no-go date and policy on refunds