‘Cancer fighter' Stevens stays connected
Stevens with grandson NoahFormer Mortgage Bankers Association CEO David Stevens is enjoying a busy, semi-retired lakeside life in the mountains of southwest Virginia, more than four hours from K Street.
Read MoreGroup to evaluate police conduct in meetings site selection
American Physical Society will ask potential host cities to provide data on police shootings and policies regulating use of forceThe American Physical Society will consider police conduct when determining future locations for its meetings, with host cities required to provide data on officer-involved shootings and have measures in place for regulating use of force by law enforcement.
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Governance overhaul succeeds as members steer the process
American Association of Port Authorities reduced number of board seats to make volunteer leadership more efficient and prestigiousConnorWhen Christopher Connor joined the American Association of Port Authorities as CEO in 2019, he knew he was walking into an organization whose governance structure left a lot to be desired.
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - Realtors group apologizes for past discriminatory practices, bans hate speech
The National Association of Realtors issued an apology Thursday for its 20th-century policies that contributed to racial inequality that persists today."What Realtors did was an outrage to our morals and our ideals. It was a betrayal of our commitment to fairness and equality. I'm here today, as the president of the National Association of Realtors, to say that we were wrong," NAR President Charlie Oppler said during a virtual fair housing summit hosted by The Hill and co-sponsored by NAR.
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Richardson raises status of members
RichardsonVeta T. Richardson made workplace diversity a priority at the Association of Corporate Counsel, looking at race and gender but also at the international perspectives of her staff.
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Appealing to startups means catering to their unique needs
Associations need to keep in mind that new businesses are pressed for time and money, and so should tailor offerings accordinglyThe U.S. is in the middle of a startup "boom," with new businesses being launched at record rates. That trend may be an opportunity for associations to bring in new members if they are willing to rethink their offerings and value propositions.
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