Fallout from Madoff scandal descends on Washington
The aftershocks of embattled Wall Street financier Bernard L. Madoffs downfall rattled Washington, where his ties to lobbying firms, nonprofit organizations and associations resulted in resignations and left organizations possibly facing massive financial losses.
Read MoreGift card organization founded to repair industry image
National retailers launched the Retail Gift Card Association in October in a bid to boost customer confidence in the popular present. Reports on store closures had led to negative media coverage on the financial insecurity of gift card programs, said Carman Wenkoff, RGCAs co-president and manager of the gift card program with the Subway restaurant chain.
Read MoreK Street woos Democrats, but demands a track record
Recruiters, trade groups are seeking more left-leaning candidates but a mere political pedigree isnt enough to impress or command an enormous salary. Attention Democrats: For all the talk that youre a shoo-in for a high-paying K Street jobbecause your party is about to take firm control of Congress and the White Houselanding a position as a top lobbyist or policy advocate wont be quite so easy.
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Hospitality CEO extends contract Frank Wolfe, CEO of the Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals has extended his contract to the end of 2012, accepting the global trade groups offer to keep him on board, according to an HFTP release. Through his partnership with HFTP members, the association continues to provide benefits that are applicable to the
Read MoreNews in Brief: January 2, 2009
Hospitality CEO extends contract January 2, 2009 Frank Wolfe, CEO of the Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals has extended his contract to the end of 2012, accepting the global trade groups offer to keep him on board,
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Hospitality CEO extends contract Frank Wolfe, CEO of the Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals has extended his contract to the end of 2012, accepting the global trade groups offer to keep him on board, according to an HFTP release. Through his partnership with HFTP members, the association continues to provide benefits that are applicable to the
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