For dual-headquartered organizations, especially Chicago groups with D.C. lobbying presence, technology key to staying in touch. Some associations have decided two is better than one when it comes to a base of operations, although maintaining separate offices presents its own problems in staff coordination and culture. The National Corn Growers Association has two offices: the St. Louis headquarters with 32 employees and a Washington, D.C., office with eight staff. The people in each reflect the areas in which they live, says NCGA CEO Rick Tolman. St. Louis dress is office casual. Staffers come to work early in the morning and leave around 5:30 p.m., reflecting the habits… Read More