Businesses see aviation group turning into competition
As Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association seeks new revenue, some business partners fear the group is drawing away their customers In its quest to identify new sources of funding, the organization representing roughly 400,000 pilots and other aviation enthusiasts has made critics of some of its business partners, who say it is offering services and products that compete with them for customers.
Read MoreCan political conversations in the workplace be a hazard?
Experts advise association managers to strike a balance: Be sensitive of legalities, but strive for high-quality office environment Its election time, and that gets some people in the office talkingin the lunch room, near the water cooler, around a cubicle in a morning kaffeeklatschabout the candidates, the results, and different takes on both.
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Superstorm tested PR skills of utility association communications director Rudominer
Read MoreExperience, knowledge key for Global Automakers CEO
With 32 years of automotive advocacy behind him, Michael Stanton looks to research and technology for future growth When Michael Stanton started his association career in 1979 at the Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association, that group represented only U.S. automakers. During the next three decades, seismic shifts in the industry changed the face of auto manufacturing and, by extension, associations representing it.
Read MoreGrassroots and state efforts help drive up Q3 lobby costs
Spending is up slightly overall; $40 million reported by U.S. Chamber includes TV and radio ads placed in key election states Lawmakers barely touched down in Washington during August and September, but lobbyingand the expense of lobbyingcarried on. An analysis by CEO Update shows that associations spent slightly more on lobbying from July through September than in the previous three months.
Read MoreMake one change to become a better leader
Association chiefs share the single decision they've made in the past year that improves their management style Berry
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