New business blog drives hits
Pat Cleary knows the power of the blog in driving policy debate. The former National Association of Manufacturers communications executive who created and operated NAMs blogs ShopFloor.org and CoolStuffBeingMade.com recently launched another business-related blog. BizCentral.org, a site for trade associations from various business sectors that share a common platform on free markets, supply and demand, free trade, low taxes and pro-growth, went live last week.
Read MoreProfile: Larry Graham, NCA
Even in a recession, theres a sweet side to running the National Confectioners Association. Sales of gourmet chocolate products manage to stay steady during an economic downturn, as consumers still indulge in small treats, while the sales of more expensive luxury goods plunge.
Read MoreRetirements fuel succession plans
The American Petroleum Institute is already planning for life after Red Cavaney. Cavaney, whos been at the helm for more than 10 years, hasnt announced any plans for retirement. But four years ago, his association started planning for it with a process that could appoint an internal candidate as the next leader of API.
Read MoreNews: March 2008
Maryland Hospital Association chooses CEO The Maryland Hospital Association named Carmela Coyle, currently senior vice president for policy for the American Hospital Association, as president and CEO. Cole takes the reins of the $12 million revenue trade
Read MoreAdvancing public affairs in a changing advocacy environment
By Doug Pinkham Most associations consider advocacy to be one of their primary missionsand strengths. More than 80,000 associations, representing every conceivable industry sector and profession, now operate in the U.S. Of this number, many are engaged in public affairs activities at the local, state, national or international levels, and
Read MoreASAE issues comments on 990 instructions
In a letter sent to the Internal Revenue Service last week, ASAE continued to lobby for changes to the Form 990, the tax document used by nonprofit charities, foundations and trade associations. The letter is the groups latest attempt to limit public disclosure of employee compensation for professional societies and trade associations, this time through comments on the instructions that accompany of the form.
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