TechAmerica takes former lobbyists to court on hirings
The D.C.-based technology association alleges former staffers improperly used confidential information about members TechAmerica is suing three former lobbyists and the rival association that hired them, claiming the lobbyists used their positions to steal the group's trade secrets and members.
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Observing the evolution of associations
Longtime SmithBucklin executive has seen many changes McGury
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Coal has been a constant for ACCCE head in a varied career
With a background in national politics, American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity's Mike Duncan comes back to mining roots Duncan
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Toscano wages war against ‘drones'
Association head is a passionate defenders of unmanned vehicle systems Toscano Don't use the d-word around Michael Toscano.
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Building more open office environments
Associations are knocking down walls The National Retail Federation is moving to a new headquarters early next year, and doesn't want its new home to look like the old one. "We are very office intensive," NRF COO Carleen Kohut said about the layout of the association's current headquarters on 7th Street Northwest. NRF has occupied the Washington, D.C., space for at least 20 years, and as staff grew and diversified, the available offices were subdivided into smaller portions.
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Half-centurions, take heart: Opportunities still await
While some get anxious about job hunting after 50, experts tout the age as prime time for leadership, and offer tips for the search Luke
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