U.S. Chamber launches blog
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce launched ChamberPost, a blog for Chamber executives to weigh in on current topics and debates. ChamberPost is the first blog that has been backed by the Chamber. The new website joins the blogosphere to provide members, opinion leaders and the general public with information and as a platform for discussions about issues that are affecting business leaders and business owners.
Read MoreSenior Staff Appointments: January 4, 2008
Government Relations/Public Policy Michael E. Baroody, former executive vice president of the National Manufacturers Association, recently joined the public relations firm Porter Novelli as executive vice president for strategic development. Last May, Baroody withdrew his nomination to be chairman of the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Rebecca D. Beauregard recently joined the Washington, D.C.-based Childrens Defense Fund
Read MoreCo-CEOs steer associations
Can two leaders really guide an association? Its a question that more trade associations are contemplating as they prepare to navigate the turnover among regulators, committee chairs and legislators on Capitol Hill. So in the search to find a new CEO with the right experience and access to lawmakers, many trade groups are splitting the job between two leaders to accomplish the goals of the association.
Read MoreProfile: Barbara Tulipane, Electronic Retailing Association
Barbara Tulipanes goals for the new year mirror most other trade group leaders: Increase revenue. Drive membership. Engage policymakers on key legislation. But Tulipane, who runs the 17-year-old Electronic Retailing Association, is adding a new goal to this years agenda - find balance and harmony in the CEO role.
Read MoreRed Cross kicks off CEO search, budget deficit reported
As the national office of the American Red Cross embarks on their fourth CEO search in nine years, the $5.8 billion charity is facing a $200 million plus budget shortfall and potential staff reductions. The Red Cross again retained executive recruitment firm Heidrick & Struggles to replace recently deposed CEO Mark Everson. The search is in its beginning phase. We need someone whos familiar with running a large
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