Security group taps lobbyist as next CEO
Don Erickson named CEO of Security Industry Association, filling position left open by Richard Chace's departure in April Erickson
Read MoreAmid campaign flap, Cain gets mixed reviews on association leadership
Some say the GOP presidential candidate was lacking as restaurant group head; others call him effective Even as his presidential bid is threatened by allegations of sexual harassment when he was CEO of the National Restaurant Association, Herman Cain is remembered by many colleagues as a charismatic, dynamic leader.But his tenure, from 1996-99, received mixed reviews from other former executives, who cited his self-promotional tendencies and expressed differing assessments on how far he advanced the association.
Read MoreCities, developers press toward new brownfields funding
Coalition looks to reauthorization of EPA program designed to clean contaminated sites, but more money will be a tougher sell A multi-association coalition is arguing that the time is right for more contaminated site cleanups, despite the struggling commercial real estate market.
Read MoreRestaurant group silent on old charges against Cain
Presidential candidate and former NRA head Herman Cain confirms that settlement for complaint was discussed The National Restaurant Association Monday night refused comment on the story that roiled Washington for the last 24 hourssexual harassment complaints against current GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain during Cains tenure as CEO of the group in the mid-1990s.
Read MoreHerman Cain calls harassment complaints baseless
Cain Presidential candidate and former National Restaurant group head says he 'recused himself' from dealings
Read MoreAssociation CEO philosophies on political giving differ
Some leaders register open support for candidates, others keep opinions quiet; early money is crucial as primary season elongates. The 2012 election season is already upon us. GOP debates are in full swing, Republican primaries are moving upand candidates are asking association CEOs for money.
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