Alliance targets rural broadband
Alliance targets rural broadband A new international trade association has formed to promote products and services that provide broadband Internet access using television band frequencies. The San Ramon, Calif.-based WhiteSpace Alliance launched in December with five founding members, including the British aerospace and defense company BAE Systems and the Colorado-based technology consulting firm RelayServices. The WhiteSpace Alliance proposes using unused TV frequencies to provide broadband Internet in rural and developing areas.
Read MoreMedical education group changes name
The Alliance for Continuing Medical Education has changed its name to the Alliance for Continuing Education in the Health Professions, saying the rebranding reflects recent changes in health care. The $3 million-revenue, Birmingham, Ala., group represents more than 2,200 professionals who develop and implement continuing education programs for a range of health care providers. The new name was announced Jan. 23.
Read MoreNAB VP David Dziedzic dies
The National Association of Broadcasters said it mourned a great friend with the death of David Dziedzic, senior vice president of business development. Dziedzic died Jan. 14 at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Md. He was 49 and had brain cancer.
Read MoreNew CEO brings wide-ranging resume to ACA International
Marine, Hill aide, federal staffer, lobbyist, small association head, COO, IT executive30-year career covers many bases Morris
Read MoreRubber association mascot hits road for presidential bid
Pretend contender on a roll toward November election; trade group says campaign devised to pump a little fun into safety issue The team behind the latest candidate for president believes his pro-inflation platform will gain traction among voters this election season, as long as they realize he is talking about their tires.
Read MoreSenior Staff Appointments: January 2012
Government affairs The $11M-revenue International Franchise Association has named Erica Fitzsimmons director of political affairs and grassroots advocacy, effective Jan. 9. In her new role, Fitzsimmons will be responsible for elevating IFAs political action committee FranPAC and the associations grassroots advocacy.
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