Organizations praise review, but seek more regulatory relief
After a four-month study, federal agencies have released plans on eliminating some redundant, outdated or inconsistent rules. Business associations, given to lamenting excessive regulation as the bête noire of their existence, are welcoming the Obama administrations progress in eliminating some redundant federal rulesand pressing for more.
Read MorePayday lending group boosts interest in D.C.
When under scrutiny in Washington, many trade groups hire outside lobbyists and increase advocacy spending. Not many trade groups hire an existing outside lobbyist to run the organization, then actually move into his office, but that is what the Financial Service Centers of America, a trade association for payday lenders, did early this year. Hired gun to corner office
Read MorePromotion can be a risky business
More staffers are moving into the corner office but data shows tenure is shorter. New CEOs promoted into the corner office dont take a six-month listening tour. They dont need to get acquainted with staff and there is no learning curve on the industry, members or challenges facing the group.Those are advantages to internal candidates, often touted by recruiters and the CEOs themselves, but that same edge has also been the downfall of many.
Read MoreQuestion for NAA: Persist with lobbyist-as-leader model?
With current head John Sturm retiring soon, Newspaper Association of America has option to choose leader with other strengths.
Read MoreReal estate groups voice was raised in the midst of recession
Formed 11 years ago, Roundtables goal was to be the face of the industry; CEO Jeff DeBoer still calls the organization a startup While the economic downturn dealt a near-death blow to the real estate industry, it also gave Jeff DeBoer the opportunity to demonstrate the strength and influence of the Real Estate Roundtable.
Read MoreNewspaper Association CEO stepping down soon
John Sturm, who headed the group since 1995, plans to retire later this year; new CEO expected to be named shortly John Sturm, president and CEO of the Newspaper Association of America since 1995, will step down from his post later this year, and the search for his successor is already underway, the group confirmed June 6. A representative of Blinkhorn Executive Recruiting, which is
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