CEO DATELINE - Associations unveil plans for reopening the economy
In recent days, several associations have debuted proposals for reopening their industry sectors as some states take steps to ease travel restrictions and stay-at-home orders put in place to slow the spread of COVID-19. Want more news?
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Associations prep offices for partial staff return, continued teleworking
Going back to the office will likely be optional at first, as groups encourage distancing One-way hallways. Higher partitions between desks. Mandatory masks. More rigorous cleaning, including frequent wipe-downs of coffee makers and fogging entire floors with disinfectant.
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - Report: COVID-19 puts association retirement plans on hold
Efforts by some local chambers of commerce and other groups to launch association retirement plans for small businesses have been paused as a result of the economic havoc caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the news site Pensions & Investments reported Monday. Want more news?
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - ICANN rejects sale of .org registry
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers has turned down the sale of the Public Interest Registry to a private equity firm after many nonprofits objected to the change in ownership. Want more news?
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - Outdoor company donates trade show proceeds to help association
Outdoor apparel company VF Corp. is donating 15% of its refund from a canceled trade show to prop up the Outdoor Industry Association, which relies on the event for a significant portion of its revenue. Want more news?
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - Specialty graphic, printing associations to merge
The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association and Printing Industries of America will combine to form a new organization, effective May 1. The name of the merged association will be announced in coming weeks. Want more news?
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