Chamber announces lobby shop promotions
Pete Lawson, Ron Eidshaug named VPs in Congressional and Public Affairs division; others also elevated.
Read MoreHomebuilders cuts staff, expenses to balance budget
Trade association predicts revenue from trade show, membership will decline significantly in the next year; group aims to protect advocacy role In the throes of the worst housing market decline in 50 years, the National Association of Home Builders said today it would cut 52 staff positions and shave operating expenses at its Washington headquarters in order to balance its budget.
Read MorePamela Bailey to head up Grocery Manufacturers group
A veteran consumer products and healthcare lobbyist is set to take the reins of the Grocery Manufacturers Association. The industry group announced Dec. 9 that it has chosen Pamela Bailey as its next CEO. Bailey will take her new post in January, coming from the Personal Care Products Council, the $18 million trade group shes led since April 2005.
Read MoreSenior Staff Appointments: November 21, 2008
Government Relations The National Beer Wholesalers Association promoted Mike Johnson to executive vice president of federal affairs and chief advocacy officer and Paul Pisano to senior vice president of industry affairs. Johnson and Pisano both joined the association in 2006. Johnson previously worked within the association, lobbying for the STOP Underage Drinking Act and other industry-specific
Read MoreAssociation Leader: Chuck Bean, Nonprofit Roundtable of Greater Washington
Funding and charitable giving in the nonprofit sector is plummeting as the financial crisis strikes at the heart of some of the largest philanthropic and corporate donors in the country. In Washington, Chuck Bean, executive director of the D.C.-based Nonprofit Roundtable, describes the economic climate as the most severe in 30 years and one that is likely to generate the kinds of charitable campaigns needed after Sept. 11 and the double blows of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Read MoreAssociation Forum of Chicagoland appoints local CEO
Christie Tarantino was chosen from among 300 applicants, and will transition from the Academy of General Dentistry to replace Gary LaBranche.
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