CEO DATELINE - The daily roundup of news important to associations - March 12, 2013
Associations praise ruling against NYC's soda ban A judge's decision Monday to strike down New York City's ban on the sale of large sugary drinks came as welcome news to two associations that had joined in a lawsuit opposing the ordinance.
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Former ASF members forming new trade group A group of banks, law firms and other bond market participants that recently dropped out of the American Securitization Forum are forming their own business group, according to Dow Jones Newswire. More than 30 firms are expected to announce the creation of the new association perhaps as soon as this week. Among them will be Wells Fargo & Co., the largest U.S. mortgage lender, a Wells Fargo spokeswoman told the news service.
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Association departures and arrivals (March 8, 2013)
Longtime president Heesen plans exit from NVCA Mark Heesen, president of $7M-revenue National Venture Capital Association, has announced plans to retire from the organization once a successor is found. Heesen first joined NVCA more than 22 years ago as head of public policy. He became president in 1999, and from that position, grew the group's public policy agenda, research initiatives and member programs.
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Nurses find advocate in lawyer Dave Hebert
Lobby job at Nurse Anesthetists preceded first CEO post at College of Nurse Practitioners; merger with another group followed soon after Hebert
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Groups get ready for new era of food safety regulations
Members turn to trade associations for help analyzing, influencing and implementing proposed rules; comments due May 16 Naasz
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Adler wants to hear accomplishments, not name-dropping
Government relations specialist looks for candidates with passion and ability to articulate value; happy to give jobseekers advice Adler
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