Major lobbying shakeup at tech, hotel associations Both TechAmerica and the American Hotel & Lodging Association have lost a majority of their lobbying staff in recent days in moves that could have major implications for both organizations.
Read MoreNuclear institute asks feds to reconsider shutdown plans The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission furloughed 92 percent of its staff during the recent government shutdown, and the association that represents the nuclear power industry said that "overly restrictive" decision raises safety concerns. In an open letter to the commission, Nuclear Energy Institute CEO Marvin Fertel said that during the shutdown, only 300 of the agency's 3,600 staff remained at work to carry out its safety mission.
Read MoreDick Doyle rejoins the club as head of new organization; Greg Scott of Portland Cement and Peter Larkin of Grocers also tapped The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has added three top executives to its invitation-only Association Committee of 100. Dick Doyle, president of the Vinyl Institute, Peter Larkin, president and CEO of the National Grocers Association and Greg Scott, president and CEO of the Portland Cement Association have joined the group.
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Read MoreYoung CEO said connections vital to landing job McKay Angela McKay, CEO of CFA Society Chicago, admits she had "hesitations" when, a few years ago, a recruiter approached about a CEO job.
Read MoreFormer U.S. Travel Association executive tries to fill shoes left behind by exit of longtime CEO and political player Fahrenkopf Freeman
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