A new campaign, and leader, for Private Equity Council
Group selects Steve Judge as CEO, while launching an effort to counter industry's negative image seen in attacks on Romney It's an eventful time for the Private Equity Growth Capital Council. Not only has the group just picked a new leader, it has launched a major initiative to counteract the onslaught of recent criticism the industry has endured in the GOP presidential race.
Read MoreAssociation-generated data has power to affect markets, benefit members
Industry groups in prime position to gather information; results also help advocacy. If and when the economy picks up steam, a trade or professional associationand its memberscould be among the first to know. Perhaps the early indicators will come from home-builder sentiment, mortgage applications, architectural contracts or surveys of CEOs and economists.
Read MoreAssociations send future elected leaders back to school
Some trade groups offer special classes to help members and public-at-large learn the ropes of campaigning for public office. A handful of associations are kicking off the 2012 election season by helping political hopefuls learn the ins and outs of running a campaign for public office. Groups such as the Credit Union National Association and National Rural Electric Cooperative Association are sponsoring a series of nonpartisan
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Read MorePrepaid calling companies join in advocacy effort
Twelve companies offering prepaid phone calling services are forming a new trade group to advocate for the industry, which is experiencing increasing government scrutiny. The creation of the American PrePaid Phonecall Association was announced Jan. 25, only a few months after the Federal Communications Commission proposed $20 million in fines on four prepaid calling companies for allegedly engaging in a variety of deceptive business practices.
Read MoreRecruiters give potential recruits pointers about recruiters
Meetings for coffee might not be fruitful; Association of Executive Search Consultants provides a bill of rights for candidates ASK THE RECRUITERQuestion: I've never dealt with an executive recruiter or search committee before. What should I expect?
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