Association Forum sets another annual meeting record
Rethink theme provides Chicago-area executives with tools, ideas to reconsider approaches to solving industry challenges
Read MoreMicro-unions are industrys latest battle with NLRB
Opponents file amicus brief with labor board in Neiman Marcus case after failure to advance legislation in Senate panel. More than half a dozen industry groups joined a legal brief filed Friday before the National Labor Relations Board in an ongoing fight against the formation of what they call micro-unions.
Read MoreNew boards of directors take shape at ASAE
Three association leaders are slated to take new roles on ASAE and ASAE Foundations board of directors later this year, the organization recently announced. Joe McGuire, president of the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers and current chairman-elect of ASAE board, will become chairman on Sept. 1. Arlene Pietranton, executive director of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, will become chairman-elect and chairman of the ASAE Foundation board.
Read MoreParking associations announce merger
By Walt Williams The San Diego, Calif.-based National Valet Parking Association will be absorbed into the larger National Parking Association at the end of the year, both groups have announced. The membership of $46,000-revenue NVPA will be absorbed into the $1.5 million-revenue NPA by Dec. 31. NVPA members will start receiving NPA benefits and welcome
Read MorePay rebounds for Chicago-area CEOs
Leading smaller associations grows more complex, driving salaries, bonuses higher RELATED CONTENT Compensation in Chicago-area associations
Read MoreSenior Staff Appointments: June 2012
Government affairs Michael Crye will step down as EVP, technical and regulatory affairs, of the $14M-revenue Cruise Lines International Association, the travel industry news website TravelPulse recently reported. Crye previously was president of the International Council of Cruise Lines, which merged with CLIA in 2007. He also is a former U.S. Coast Guard captain. CLIA told TravelPulse that Crye is leaving to pursue other interests. ¤¤¤
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