Big upfront payday, less business risk versus loss of ongoing revenue
Associations weigh the risks and rewards of shedding their trade shows and meetings.
CEO Update
Steer your career with a personal strategic plan
Association executives need to know what they want and think strategically about their careers, just as they do with planning for their own organizations. "Having really good alignment between your interests and your skill sets and your objectives is really important," said Jennifer Fordham, SVP of government affairs at the Natural Gas Supply Association. “You need to not only have a goal, but take time every day to take steps toward that goal.”
Association NewsBite: How to engage industry disruptors
Disruption is upending traditional business models, so the challenge many groups face is how to adapt and avoid going extinct.
Leader interview: Kelly energizes community at public power group
Priorities for CEO Sue Kelly include helping APPA members learn from each other about what works in changing energy space.
Trump administration to expand association health plans
New rule allows small businesses, self-employed to seek insurance coverage exempt from some Affordable Care Act mandates.