CEO DATELINE - The daily roundup of news important to associations - July 26, 2013
Business leaders: We have too much influence on politics Many top U.S. business executives believe major political contributors like themselves wield too much influence, according to a new poll that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is characterizing as "unscientific." The poll of company leaders found that 75 percent of them regard political contributions as "pay to play," according to Financial Advisor. Even more said they would like to see the system reformed.
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Read MoreExecutive registration running higher for ASAE meeting
Held Aug. 3-6 in Atlanta, event features snap educational sessions, the power of introversion, plus 1980s pop icons the Go-Go's Association executive registration for ASAE's upcoming annual meeting—set for Aug. 3-6 in Atlanta—is ahead of last year's pace, though exhibitor registration is running slightly behind, according to the group.
Read MoreNonprofit groups briefed on D.C. insurance exchange
District officials say organizations and individuals can pick and choose among health plans based on level of coverage The administrators of Washington, D.C.'s upcoming health insurance exchange say the system is designed to be as pain-free as possible to those small businesses and nonprofits that will fall under its scope.
Read MoreFlacks don't show up, but the show goes on
What do a Mariah Carey concert and wilting summer heat have in common? Both conspired against the 10th annual "Hacks vs. Flacks" softball game July 14 in New York's Central Park. The hacks—that is, members of the New York Financial Writers Association, organize the game each year. NYFWA is a 501(c)(6) organization founded in 1938. But the flacks—PR professionals who deal with the reporters on a daily basis—didn't show for the first time in the history of the game.
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - The daily roundup of news important to associations - July 25, 2013
Survey ranks D.C.'s best performing associations Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America led the pack in lobbying and membership mobilization categories in a survey released Wednesday ranking overall performance of Washington, D.C.-based associations.
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