Up and Comer: Lobbyist mixes style with substance
ICBA's Josh Habursky is also founder of Grassroots Professional NetworkHaburskyPhoto: James Cullum
Read MoreBryce Harlow Foundation announces scholarship winners
Six association staffers win advocacy fellowships The Bryce Harlow Foundation has granted graduate fellowships for the 2018-19 school year to six association advocacy staffers. In all, 25 graduate students in fields such as law, business and public policy were awarded the $8,000 fellowship, out of more than 65 applicants, the foundation said in a statement. The fellows from the association community are:
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How are associations engaging with politicians who reject PAC money?
Nealry 200 federal candidates have sworn off contributions from corporations and trade groups Photo: James Cullum A growing number of politicians are saying they won't accept corporate or trade association donations from political action committees, putting a traditional tool of many associations in the midterm crosshairs.
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Beverage group taps fighter for hotel industry as next CEO
Lugar, now CEO of the $33 million-revenue American Hotel & Lodging Association, will move to ABA later this year Lugar With incoming CEO Katherine Lugar, the $125 million-revenue American Beverage Association is getting an aggressive advocate with a track record lobbying for several industries at all levels of government.
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - Business groups release internet privacy principles
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Read MoreWeighing benefits and costs, associations turn page on chapter ties
RRC eliminated patchwork of chapters, while NAR imposed common standards The subject of chapters that operate independently is a vexing one for many groups: Along with the rewards of having these flag-bearers and resources around the nation or around the world, there are costs and risks. But some associations are finding solutions that preserve the ear-to-the-ground benefits of chapters while ensuring consistency of operational standards and branding.
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