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General News:

You are cordially invited to attend the
17th Annual History Issues Convention

The title of this year's HIC is "Essential Steps for Securing Future Funding: Assessment and Audience Research for History Organizations."

When: Friday, March 26, 2010

Where:  Trenton War Memorial

Research and assessment are invaluable tools that can guide your organization to new audiences, new funders, and new approaches to operations and programming. Join your colleagues for an in-depth

discussion of assessment and audience research techniques that can work for organizations of all sizes.

To get the brochure with complete information on the conference, including a schedule of events and registration form, go to the link below:

http://njhistoryadvocates.org/images/HIC_Brochure_2010.pdf

If you have any questions, call 973-631-5151 or email

lbensley@morristourism.org.

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