Banks, credit unions spar over small business lending
Congress considers bill aimed at boosting the economy, but long-time rivals have opposite views on market demand and other issues Are banks and credit unions meeting the demand for small business loans? The answer may depend on which financial industry group you ask.
Read MoreChamber Committee of 100 adds new executive members
Additional leaders include five recently hired chief executives who join the group in advance of the winter meeting in Las Vegas. The U.S. Chamber of Commerces Association Committee of 100, a group of high-profile association executives, has added nine CEO members to its roster.
Read MoreChicago seeks to lure trade shows with labor settlements
City and state officials reach agreements with two unions to help reduce costs for holding conventions at McCormick Place. Illinois officials have finalized two labor agreements they say will once again make Chicagos McCormick Place a top spot for conventions, with at least one trade show already committing as a result.
Read MoreCoalition urges supercommittee to go beyond mandate
U.S. Chamber, NAM join 200 groups seeking tax and entitlement reform and deficit reduction of greater than $1.5 trillion Two hundred associations and chambers of commerce are urging the congressional supercommittee to find deficit reductions even greater than the $1.5 trillion called for by the Budget Control Act.
Read MoreCTIA wins partial victory in lawsuit
A federal judge has ruled that San Francisco can require cell phone retailers to warn customers about alleged radiation dangers, but only if the city plays up the uncertainty concerning cancer risks, handing CTIA-The Wireless Association a mixed victory in its nearly two-year fight with the city over the issue.
Read MoreEfficiency spurs medical group merger
The Medical Group Management Association will combine with its certification body, the American College of Medical Practice Executives, to form a single association named MGMA-ACMPE on Jan. 1, 2012, the two organizations announced Oct. 25. MGMA, a $27 million-revenue association, currently has 22,500 members, while ACMPE has 6,750.Members of both groups will automatically transition to the new association and pay dues equal to MGMAs annual dues, as opposed to the additional fees currently levied on those seeking ACMPE certification.
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