Melville honored for efforts against prescription drug abuse
CEO receives Humanitarian of the Year award Melville Consumer Healthcare Products Association CEO Scott Melville was recently named "Humanitarian of the Year" by the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America for his commitment to fighting medicine abuse.
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A champion for Congress
Weichlein heads group that educates public about Capitol Hill Weichlein If Congress had the equivalent of a chief advocate, then Peter Weichlein would fit the bill.
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Two trade shows disappear, but overall industry prospers
Cancellation of two events mainly sign of challenges in both sectors Gillen The Cable Show was once a must-attend event for the cable television industry, but after 65 years and a name change to reflect the growing importance of the Internet for member companies, the association that produced the annual trade show decided it was time to cut the cord.
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Drama at the top, but down-ballot races are ‘real dogfights'
Groups trying to protect GOP majorities while planning for all contingencies; some worry race is turning members away from politics Trade association leaders are working feverishly to support a large number of at-risk "pro-business" congressional candidates and are preparing contingency plans for various outcomes—including loss of Republican control of the Senate and, much less likely, the House.
Read MoreMeet the new boss—and prepare for a possible job change
Incoming CEOs often make major staff changes, for many reasons; senior staff owe allegiance, but should protect themselves It's a danger that all senior executives face when a new CEO is hired: No matter your tenure, your skills or loyalty to the organization, the incoming chief may want to make changes to the staff he or she has inherited. In fact, seniority and a wide range of responsibilities—and the attendant high salary you might command—could work against you.
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Exit Interview: Connie Tipton worked harder, better on path to top job
Retiring CEO of International Dairy Foods Association also attributes her staying power to enthusiasm, cultivating relationshipsPhoto: IDFA When Connie Tipton was starting her career, her father had some key advice: Go somewhere where there are nice people and you have good opportunities.
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