Alliance targets rural broadband
Alliance targets rural broadband A new international trade association has formed to promote products and services that provide broadband Internet access using television band frequencies. The San Ramon, Calif.-based WhiteSpace Alliance launched in December with five founding members, including the British aerospace and defense company BAE Systems and the Colorado-based technology consulting firm RelayServices. The WhiteSpace Alliance proposes using unused TV frequencies to provide broadband Internet in rural and developing areas.
Read MoreChain drug stores group relocates
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores will move its headquarters to an environmentally friendly office building in Arlington, Va., in October. The $35 million-revenue group is moving into 21,605 square feet of what will be Arlingtons first LEED Platinum office building, at 1776 Wilson Blvd., according to Skanska, the international commercial development firm building the structure. Skanska acquired the site in May 2010 and expects to complete construction of the five-story building in July.
Read MoreChicago CEO pay nears D.C. levels
Leaders of areas professional societies see the most significant compensation hikes Salaries for Chicago-area CEOs who lead national associations are growing faster than the national average, even besting pay increases of Washington, D.C.-based chief executives.
Read MoreIndustry not swayed by presidents business-friendly remarks in speech
Plans to help manufacturers contrast with higher-tax talk in State of the Union address. Business groups had a muted reaction to President Barack Obamas State of the Union addressmuch more so than last yearas the president spoke in generalities and ladened his probusiness rhetoric with what some saw as antibusiness proposals.
Read MoreInternet blackout brings anti-piracy bills to standstill
Top legislative priority for MPAA and other groups put on hold after Web protest, which included at least three associations RELATED CONTENT Software group wins anti-piracy court fight
Read MoreFormer GOP Rep. Steve Gunderson to lead APSCU
Ex-congressman from Wisconsin will start at the Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities Feb. 1 Steve Gunderson, former eight-term Republican congressman, who also led the Council of Foundations for six years, has been chosen as president and CEO of the Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities, the group announced on Jan. 23.
Read More