Jefferies named CEO of Association of American Railroads
Lobbyist to succeed longtime CEO Ed Hamberger as head of the $60 million-revenue freight railroad group at start of 2019 Jefferies The Association of American Railroads has tapped its top lobbyist to succeed CEO Ed Hamberger, who is retiring later this year after a two-decade career at the organization.
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Read MoreCoordination key to building a collaborative software model
TechKNOWLEDGEyFourth in a yearlong series on social technology issues that association leaders must address to guide their group into the future By Scott Klososky For modern association leaders, there is a reality that was not a challenge for leaders in the past: Enterprise Architecture (EA). Associations increasingly operate in a framework of software and data bolted together into digital plumbing called the enterprise architecture. This becomes the ultimate tool in the drive toward greater service and leaner operations.
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Milestones are chances to celebrate history, focus on future
Many groups are using anniversary celebrations strategically to highlight industry impact, reposition and reach new audiences A photo showing the Golden Gate Bridge under construction, from the AGC centennial book.
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Associations activate disaster plans for Hurricane Florence
While the hurricane-force winds have died down and the flooding waters are finally receding, associations are doing their part to help recovering communities in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence. The storm trundled through communities in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia beginning on Sept. 10, killing more than 40 people and dumping up to two feet of rain.
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