‘Substance' key for CEOs seeking to increase influence
Four leading observers say association leaders can get noticed by becoming compelling spokespersons Washington, D.C., may be a town where who you know determines what you can do, but if association leaders can't build a strong argument for their issues, then those connections won't yield what they once did, according to the experts who spoke on power and influence at a CEO Update panel Tuesday.
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - The daily roundup of news important to associations - Feb. 4, 2014
U.S. Travel says trade show has bigger impact than Super Bowl A new study commissioned by the U.S. Travel Association has found that the group's annual trade show generates more economic impact for its host city than the Super Bowl.
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - The daily roundup of news important to associations - Feb. 3, 2014
Detroit sees uptick in convention events Attributed to a vigorous campaign by its visitors bureau, Detroit is seeing an rise in convention bookings, with at least two associations planning events in the city, according to the Associated Press. The Automotive Services Association has booked its trade show in the city for late July while ASAE plans to hold its convention there next year.
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - The daily roundup of news important to associations - Jan. 31, 2014
Groups applaud GOP leaders for taking up immigration reform Several associations welcomed news Thursday that the House Republican leadership had put forward a set of principles for immigration reform, calling it a step in the right direction.
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - The daily roundup of news important to associations - Jan. 30, 2014
Meat groups call for repeal of country-of-origin labeling Six associations representing meat producers are asking lawmakers to strike down a law that requires meat products to carry country-of-origin labels. The groups had hoped to revise the law using the Farm Bill, which was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives Wednesday. But the bill came out of the chamber without any changes to the labeling law, so now the associations are seeking full repeal, Reuters reports.
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Association legend George Koch dies
Koch, a mentor to many current CEOs, was once labeled the "godfather" of K Street Koch
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