CEO DATELINE - Reed Exhibitions acquires ITS America events
Reed Exhibitions has acquired two events from the Intelligent Transportation Society of America, with the shows continuing to run under the ITS America brand as part of the agreement. Want more news?
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Event organizers step up sanitation, communication plans to allay coronavirus concerns
More hand-sanitizing stations, cleaning staff and medical stations at meetings and trade shows; some groups encouraging a 'no handshake' policy Buttons and stickers with this image will be distributed at CONEXPO-CON/AGG to encourage the "no handshake" policy.
Read MoreTop association spenders on lobbying in 2019
CEO Update analyzed reports lobbying organizations must file with Congress every three months, disclosing how much money they spent on lobbying in the previous quarter. Here are 100 of the biggest spenders in 2019 among trade groups and professional societies, as reported to Congress. The data is not all apples-to-apples, however. Organizations have two options for calculating costs: Some groups report only federal lobbying while others include grassroots activity, state-level influence campaigns and election spending in their totals.
Read MoreNatural Products Association exits bankruptcy case
Settlement with former employee leaves NPA with enough in reserves to pay off other debts; judge approves request to dismiss case The Natural Products Association has ended its effort to declare bankruptcy, after agreeing to pay a former employee $1.8 million to settle a claim against the association. NPA asked the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware to dismiss the Chapter 11 case the association filed in August 2019. The order was granted Feb. 19.
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Cruising industry taps Salerno in coronavirus response
CLIA vice president is trade group's spokesperson on coronavirus Salerno sailing his boat Petrel on the Cheseapeake Bay
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Making the most of giving awards to members of Congress
Doing homework, gathering data on nominees can back up selection and strengthen the award's credibility with members, media The American Farm Bureau Federation gives out the Golden Plow Award to selected members of Congress.
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