Live music venues see new association as key to their survival
Group born out of devastation wreaked on in-person entertainment industry has already scored a legislative victory and plans on moreCountry music legend Dolly Parton is among the many celebrities who have filmed videos for the National Independent Venue Association urging the public to "Save Our Stages" amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Read MoreCEO DATELINE - Associations form group to lobby for business events industry
Eight groups have launched a new 501(c)(6) organization to advocate for the business events industry, which has been hammered by the COVID-19 pandemic.Want more news?
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - AMA removes public display of founder because of racist past
The American Medical Association has removed a display of its founder, Nathan Davis, from public view at its Chicago headquarters, and it has renamed an award carrying Davis' name because of his role in excluding women and Black physicians from the organization.Want more news?
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - Association Forum launching minority internship program
Association Forum is partnering with a Chicago-based university to create an internship program designed to introduce under-represented populations to the field of association management, the group announced.Want more news?
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - Former president of The Fertilizer Institute dies
Ford West, who led The Fertilizer Institute for eight years as president, died Feb. 14 after a 15-year battle with prostate cancer. He was 73.Want more news?Consider joining CEO Update. Membership gives full access to the latest intelligence on association management, career advancement, compensation trends and networking events, as well as hundreds of listings for senior-level association jobs.
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