AVIXA to request demographics of presenters at its events
Audiovisual industry association sees move as way to create a more diverse lineup of speakers at trade show and other conferencesLabuskesThe association representing the audiovisual industry wants to make sure people hear and see a diverse range of speakers at its events, so it is changing the criteria used for finding presenters.
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Reed's departure from Chamber latest in series of changes
Veteran top political strategist Scott Reed's bitter split with the business lobby is not the first sign of new direction for big-spending groupReed
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Rebuilding leisure travel to get business events back on track
Association ‘Let's Go There' campaign aims to get people thinking about traveling for fun, with plans to pivot to meetings and eventsDowTravel industry associations want to get Americans moving again, saying that if leisure travel picks up, then business travel is likely to follow.
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McMurry-Heath to communicate science's impact at BIO
NEW ON BOARDHead of Biotechnology Innovation Organization says she is ‘not a typical lobbyist;' seeks to make diversity and inclusion a priorityMcMurry-Heath
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Rethinking sponsorships for virtual events, yearlong value
Groups can provide attendee data and be a ‘matchmaker' between sponsors and members who have a need that companies can fillHinkley
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Blue Cross Blue Shield group taps Keck to succeed Serota
Current CEO of Rhode Island member company, she will be first woman BCBSA leader; she sees role in fighting racial inequityKeckThe $606 million-revenue Blue Cross Blue Shield Association has announced that Kim Keck will become president and CEO effective Jan. 4. She will succeed Scott Serota, who is retiring after leading the Chicago-based group since 2000.
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