Fly-in season under siege as Congress limits office visitors
March and April are popular months for association lobby days Now that Capitol Hill is closed to the public and congressional offices are shutting down, association fly-ins scheduled for March have become less feasible—if not impossible. More coverage
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Associations pivot as pandemic drives changes to meetings
Groups that said show would go on find they must cancel, postpone or go virtual; some continue with more health precautions
Read MoreGetting ready to make tough decisions on shows, meetings
Weigh pros and cons of postponing or holding virtual events instead of canceling, establish a go-no-go date and policy on refunds Whether to move forward with a big meeting—or choosing to cancel or postpone the event—is a major business decision, and association executives should prepare now rather than hoping the coronavirus outbreak will quickly pass. More coverage
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Steel Institute CEO to retire
Gibson Thomas Gibson will step down this fall from the $23M-revenue American Iron and Steel Institute, where he has been CEO since 2008.
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CEO Robertson to guide ASAE through strategic planning
Given top job for next 18 months, longtime EVP to lead association through centennial year; search for new CEO to start in October Robertson
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Deleting tech debt requires associations to grasp priorities
Putting off much-needed computer systems upgrades can lead to greater costs later, but groups can spread out updates over time Sure, the bill for upgrading your association's aging computer systems may be high, but consultants warn that the cost of doing nothing could ultimately be much higher.
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