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Big Brothers Big Sisters Washington CountyHagerstown, MDAlecha Sanbower, previously Director of Human Services Quality improvement at Franklin County. Florida Strawberry Growers AssociationDover, FLTed Campbell, previously Director of Produce at Supervalu Inc. Greater Rochester Association of RealtorsRochester, NYRyan Tucholski, previously CEO at Lakeland Association of Realtors.
Read MoreLobbying Spending Reached New High in 2006
Trade associations and interest groups spent a record level of money on Capitol Hill in 2006, but the percent increase in overall reported activity is down, according to a new report by the Center for Responsive Politics. The latest study from the Center for Responsive Politics, which tracks money in politics, reports $2.45 billion was spent on lobbying efforts in 2006 the highest amount ever.
Read MorePersonality Tests Help Improve Managing and Hiring
A breakdown in communication between even the most committed colleagues can become a huge barrier to completing goals and work productivity. It has also given rise to a genre of human resource tools used to gauge staff interpersonal skills and association fit. Personality and behavior assessment tools, like the Predictive Index, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, and the DISC, are more frequently used in management development, conflict resolution and even to narrow down job applicants.
Read MorePrimed to Lead: John F. Gay
As a seasoned practitioner of government relations, there is no doubt that John Gay has mastered the art, but its his dedication and passion for the cause that makes Gay stand out. While advocating for industries like hospitality, franchising, and now the restaurant industry, Gay has embraced the one critical issue that unites them all, immigration.
Read MoreSenior Staff Appointments: March 15, 2007
The $6.4 million budget American Bus Association in Washington, D.C. hired Eron Shosteck as senior vice president communications, marketing and media relations. Shosteck previously worked for Stratacomm LLC, a Fleishman-Hillard Company, where he was an account director promoting and executing media outreach plans for clients including the Diesel Technology Forum.
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