McMurry-Heath to lead Biotechnology Innovation Organization
Former FDA official will be the third top executive to head the association and the first with a medical degree McMurry-Heath The Biotechnology Innovation Organization turned to the corporate sector to find a scientist and former Food and Drug Administration official for its next CEO.
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CEO DATELINE - Former AGA head David Parker dies
Parker David Parker, the former American Gas Association CEO who helped significantly grow the trade group's profile, has died, the association announced Wednesday. Want more news?
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - Buses rally at nation's capital for federal aid
Hundreds of buses took to the streets of Washington, D.C., on Wednesday as part of a "rolling rally" to advocate for $15 billion in federal aid for the besieged motorcoach industry. Want more news?
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - Associations seek protection from COVID-19 lawsuits for business members
Dozens of state and national associations are asking lawmakers to shield businesses from lawsuits by customers and employees who contract COVID-19, saying that failure to do so will slow the country's economic recovery. Want more news?
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - Travel agents group expands membership
The American Society of Travel Advisors has entered into a new partnership which will boost its membership rolls next year. 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.
Read MoreASAE cancels annual meeting due to coronavirus fears
Association planned to celebrate its 100th anniversary in Las Vegas, will hold virtual event instead ASAE has canceled its annual meeting in August because of COVID-19 concerns but will move ahead with a virtual event around the same time. ASAE's 2020 Annual Meeting & Exposition was scheduled to be held August 8-11 at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. This year would have been the first time in 51 years that ASAE held the event in Vegas, and it was to cap off the group's celebration of its 100th anniversary.
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