CEO DATELINE - Plastics group cancels in-person show
The Plastics Industry Association on Tuesday canceled the in-person components of PE2021: The Plastics Show, scheduled for May 17-21 in Orlando, Fla., due to the COVID-19 pandemic."After extensive review, it has been determined that it is not possible to hold the planned event and also provide a safe environment at that time and location, and therefore we must cancel the in-person show," the group's website states.The association consulted medical and legal experts, exhibitors and members, the statement said.
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - WISPA absorbs Multifamily Broadband Council
The wireless internet service provider association WISPA has acquired the membership of the Multifamily Broadband Council after the latter group dissolved at the end of December.Want more news?
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - Business groups urge Congress to accept election results
Three of the nation's largest business groups are asking Congress to accept the results of last year's presidential election and reject an attempt by some Republican lawmakers to cast doubt on the electoral process.Want more news?
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - Society for News Design head dies from COVID complications
Tiffany Shackelford, executive director of the Society for News Design, died Dec. 27 from health complications arising from COVID-19, the organization said in a recent statement.Want more news?
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - Stimulus bill would make PPP loans available to many 501(c)(6) organizations
After months of advocating for 501(c)(6) associations to be included in the Paycheck Protection Program, ASAE said Monday that many associations that were previously excluded from PPP will now be eligible as part of the COVID-19 relief bill that Congress is expected to pass today.Want more news?
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Data is everywhere but associations struggle to put it to use
Several presenters at recent ASAE technology conference outlined ways groups could use member data for targeted marketingAssociations collect massive amounts of data on their members but turning that data into actionable information is a challenge. So it is no surprise the topic received a lot of attention during a recent technology conference hosted by ASAE.
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