Balakgie embarks on industry ‘hearts and minds' campaign
Vending group leader is engaging members in advocacy, research and thought leadership to position them for long-term success Balakgie
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Kaul says jobseekers need to know areas where they excel
Veteran Association Strategies recruiter sees demands on executives rising to a level that may drive some groups to seek co-CEOs Kaul
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - The daily roundup of news important to associations - Dec. 5, 2013
Patent troll bill divides associations Most associations wants to see an end to patent trolling, but a bill currently before Congress is getting mixed reviews from business groups despite an attempt to address the problem. "Patent troll" is the term for individuals or businesses that acquire patents for the sole purpose of suing other businesses for alleged patent violations. In attempt to curtail the practice, House lawmakers are considering Innovation Act, which would shift much of the burden for enforcing patent claims on patent owners.
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - The daily roundup of news important to associations - Dec. 4, 2013
Tipton to receive government advocacy award International Dairy Foods Association CEO Connie Tipton has been named the recipient of 2014 Business-Government Relations Award, given by the Bryce Harlow Foundation to individuals who have excelled as advocacy professionals. The Washington, D.C.-based foundation is named after legendary lobbyist Bryce Harlow. It exists to advance the advocacy profession primarily through fellowships and mentoring programs for young people interested in lobbying.
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High CEO turnover rate makes severance crucial, experts say
Panelists at a CEO Update Live event say that more association executives are pushing for larger packages
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - The daily roundup of news important to associations - Dec. 3, 2013
Longtime produce association leader dies Bob Carey, the former CEO who led the Produce Marketing Association for nearly four decades, died Nov. 29 at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford, Del. He was 82. A cause of death was not provided.
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