Online lounges to offer virtual networking at ASAE meeting
Free for members, Aug. 10-12 event will also feature prerecorded sessions with speakers participating in live chat, solutions marketplace ASAE's plan to celebrate its 100th anniversary this year at the annual meeting in Las Vegas may have been nixed because of COVID-19, but the group is still expecting thousands of association professionals to participate in three days of online education and networking in early August.
Read MoreAssociation management companies see uptick in interest
Companies say they are seeing more inquiries as associations seek consulting and look to outsource functions once performed by staff Association management companies say they are seeing more inquiries from associations about providing services since the COVID-19 pandemic began, with many groups either seeking expertise in subjects where they lack experience or needing to outsource services previously provided by staff.
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Four Black CEOs host candid conversations on race, leadership
Association execs take private discussions public with 'Texts to Table'CEOs from left to right: Boynes, Shannon, Mills Clement and Washingon
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Groups look to cut real estate costs, rethink office space needs
Teleworking success and financial hardships prompt associations to seek subtenants, renegotiate leases or make short-term moves The Obesity Medicine Association in Denver had planned to move later this year into a space more than double the size of its current office. A real estate broker helped them negotiate a lease. A lawyer reviewed it.
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With recovery distant, more groups are discussing mergers
Lack of clarity on when events will resume, pending exhaustion of resources likely to bring associations together on missions to survive Tecker With COVID-19 cases rising and a resumption of face-to-face meetings and many other normal economic activities looking further out, more and more associations are evaluating survival options.
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New Restaurants CEO brings biz savvy to help reeling industry
Foodservice executive lacked association management experience but knew key players; financial strength cushions recession's blow Bené Tom Bené had a lot of advantages coming into the CEO role at the National Restaurant Association in June.
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