Author: hemmer
Associations and nonprofits hold on to employee time off
Time on the clock costs money. But time off, it seems, is cheap. CEO Updates Top Places to Work…
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U.S. Chamber launches extended free market offensive
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has formally unveiled its Campaign for Free Enterprise, a mammoth,…
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Take a hard line on penalties when writing new contracts
In this buyers market, associations have leverage to press hotels for flexible terms and minimal…
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Bargaining edge goes to planners
Association executives, many of whom may feel burned by the steep attrition and cancellation…
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Facing fees, executive negotiates, saves meeting
Terry Peters said he doesnt like to gloat. Still, the senior director of technical and industry…
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Meeting contract fees add to woes
As if revenue declines werent making life hard enough for association leaders, a growing number of…
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Local mortgage lenders unite for more focused advocacy
Seeking a higher Capitol Hill profile to counter big-bank lobbying power, independent mortgage…
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SIFMA staffer jumps to top post at retail bankers group
For five days in May, Richard Hunt, former senior vice president of federal policy for the…
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Ailing travel industries welcome bill creating nonprofit
Tourism and travel industries scored a victory Sept. 9 with Senate passage of the Travel Promotion…
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Trade group leaders advised to eye global opportunities
Fareed Zarakia (CNN photo) Like U.S. businesses, trade associations should evaluate…
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