Now at APSCU, CEO Gunderson hopes to build bridges
From GOP leadership to association leadershipand being outed on the House floorthe ex-congressmans eventful career continue Sometimes, the best CEO job interviews are the ones where the group has no interest in hiring you, says Steve Gunderson, new head of the Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities.
Read MorePlan early, lay out your goals before starting office hunt
Associations looking to relocate in D.C. region need to list priorities and determine how new HQ will help accomplish them. The most important piece of advice for an organization looking for office space in Washington, D.C., or the surrounding region? Start early. The bigger you are, the earlier you have to start, said Tom Fulcher, executive vice president and co-branch manager at the commercial real estate services firm Studley.
Read MoreSenior Staff Appointments: July 2012
Government affairs Denny Belcastro is stepping down as EVP, industry affairs and collaboration, from the $34M-revenue Grocery Manufacturers Association on July 20 to become VP, government and industry affairs, at Hillshire Brands Co. To help smooth the transition, GMA has promoted Sean McBride, VP of communications and marketing, to SVP, with the industry affairs and collaboration division reporting to him.
Read MoreSoft office market means better deals
Available D.C.-area office space growing; landlords more willing to offer concessions Most associations looking for office space in Washington, D.C., or the surrounding region continue to have the upper hand when negotiating with property owners, and that is translating into favorable terms for those groups. RELATED CONTENT
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AFP employs business practices such as performance metrics; APICS embraces entrepreneurial approach to global expansion RELATED CONTENT: THE CHANGING BUSINESS MODEL
Read MoreVeteran CEO advocates rethinking membership value
National Roofing Contractors Association chief Bill Good looks toward succession planning for himself and critical senior staffers What do I get for my dues? is the wrong question for members to ask an association, says Bill Good, longtime leader of the National Roofing Contractors Association.
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