National events are prime opportunities for advocating, networking, branding With the quadrennial Olympics of politics seven months away, some associations are already developing their convention game plans. McKay They’re coordinating with members and potential partners, checking out venues in Tampa, Fla., and Charlotte, N.C., and even hiring consultants to help navigate ethical and logistical hurdles. A big change for 2012: Democrats are restricting who can donate to the host committee and how much, blocking one route typically used by associations and their corporate members to score tickets, hotel rooms and access. The expense and the effort are worth it,… Read More