CEO DATELINE - Produce industry associations agree to merger
The $26 million-revenue Produce Marketing Association and the $10 million-revenue United Fresh Produce Association have agreed to merge, the two groups announced Wednesday.Want more news?
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - Dental association chief to get Forum's highest honor
Kathleen O'Loughlin, retiring longtime executive director of the American Dental Association, will receive top recognition from the Chicago-based Association Forum at its annual Honors Gala in August, the group announced. Three other association executives also will receive awards.Want more news?
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - BIO moving to downtown digs
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization is moving from the Southwest quadrant of Washington, D.C., to a new office in downtown Northwest.Want more news?Consider joining CEO Update. Membership gives full access to the latest intelligence on association management, career advancement, compensation trends and networking events, as well as hundreds of listings for senior-level association jobs.
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New on board: Pérez leads turnaround at college admissions group
Cutting staff, creating programming put NACAC back on 'financially sustainable path'PérezAfter leaving academia for the association world, Angel B. Pérez quickly realized that leading the National Association for College Admission Counseling would require a business frame of mind.
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - Association partners with CDC to help pharmacists build public trust in COVID-19 vaccines
The American Pharmacists Association has entered into a collaborative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to educate pharmacists and pharmacy personnel about COVID-19 vaccinations in hopes that they can build public trust in the vaccines.Want more news?
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - Hotel association absorbs hospitality tech group
The American Hotel & Lodging Association will absorb Hospitality Technology Next Generation "to better serve and support the evolving needs of the global hospitality industry as it looks toward recovery," both groups announced March 25.The move comes after AHLA absorbed the Latino Hotel Association in January and as the industry tries to rebound from the severe impact of COVID-19 shutdowns and travel restrictions.
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