CEO DATELINE - Infusion center group transforms into trade association
A Texas-based nonprofit organization representing infusion centers announced Monday that it had officially transformed into a trade association and launched a foundation to support the industry alternative to hospital-based infusion therapy.Want more news?
Read MoreCEO DATELINE — All aboard: Big governance changes at ports group
The American Association of Port Authorities has restructured and shrunk its former 45-member board of directors to just 11 people.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.
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - Profanity filter blocks ‘bone,' other terms at online paleontology conference
As more organizations move their events online, one scientific society for paleontologists ran into an unexpected problem during its annual conference when its chat filter censored the words "bone," "pubic" and other terms commonly used in the field, the news site Vice reported
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - Associations announce diversity pledges
Multiple associations have announced new diversity and inclusion commitments in recent days in response to heightened awareness on the issue following this year's Black Lives Matter protests.Want more news?
Read MoreCEO DATELINE—Liquid fuels association PMAA changes name
The former Petroleum Marketers Association of America has rebranded as Energy Marketers of America.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.
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - Independent booksellers turn to edgy ad campaign to survive Amazon
The American Booksellers Association has teamed up with an advertising agency to highlight the threat posed by Amazon to the survival of independent bookstores, the Associated Press reports.Want more news?
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