Meat groups merge; sign associations align
Two trade groups representing meat packers and processors officially tied the knot Feb. 10, while two associations representing the sign industry have agreed to share resources but will remain separate entities. The Oakland, Calif.-based National Meat Association and the Reston, Va.-based North American Meat Processors Association will combine July 1, according to a joint statement from both groups.
Read MorePractice makes perfect for CEO witnesses on Capitol Hill
Whether using in-house staff or outside consultants, executives must rehearse their statements and answers to potential questions Its an invitation association CEOs are usually eager to accept, a chance to testify on Capitol Hill about an issue near and dear to their members. But making the most of this opportunity requires a lot of background work, and practice, practice, practice.
Read MoreSenior Staff Appointments: February 2012
Government affairs Karen Handel resigned as senior vice president, public policy from the $171M-revenue Susan G. Komen for the Cure only a few days after the organization backtracked on its controversial decision to cut funding for Planned Parenthood.
Read MoreSutton changes focus from youth to retirement products
Her expertise in rebrandingrather than financial services experiencedrew her to IRI as it completes its image transformation Sutton
Read MoreAssociation Departures & Arrivals (February 2012)
Former ASAE chairman retires from Ohio association J. Clarke Price, the former chairman of the ASAE board of directors, will retire from his position as president and CEO of the $9M-revenue Ohio Society of CPAs on Dec. 31.
Read MoreA checklist before testifying on the Hill
Experienced witnesses and consultants offer these tips for association CEOs invited to appear before Congress: v Work closely with committee staff: Look to both majority and minority staffers for background and for potential questions. Sometimes committee staffers will even ask witnesses to suggest questions for lawmakers before the hearing.
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