Dodge to succeed Kennedy as head of retail leaders' group
Outgoing president led RILA during the rise of online retail and fought policy battles ranging from swipe fees to sales taxes Kennedy, left, and Dodge Sandy Kennedy will end her 17-year-run as president of the $22 million-revenue Retail Industry Leaders Association by the end of the year, with COO Brian Dodge taking over the role on Jan. 1.
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Association: Threats should shield members from disclosure
Soon-to-be rebranded Grocery Manufacturers Association seeks dismissal of $6 million election-related fine in Washington state
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With new CEO at helm, plastics group fights activist push
Three corporations have left Plastics Industry Association in recent months as environmentalists try to strip away members Radoszewski As plastics products have come under increasing attack, so has the industry's main trade group, but the association's new CEO is fighting back.
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The Oliver impact: How to respond when in the crosshairs
Compounding pharmacies are latest target of HBO host John Oliver John Oliver, host of Last Week Tonight on HBO, criticized compounding pharmacies during an episode that aired Sept. 29.Source: Last Week Tonight/YouTube
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Ditto: Return to APPA only move for her
Ditto It will be a "bittersweet" homecoming for Joy Ditto in January when she goes back to the $25 million-revenue American Public Power Association, this time as CEO. After 15 years as a lobbyist at APPA, during which time she rose to senior vice president for legislative and political affairs, Ditto left to become CEO of the $6.5 million-revenue Utilities Technology Council in 2016.
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Groups fail to maximize trade shows
Study shows many associations lack specific strategic plan and metrics for events, or fail to communicate metrics clearly to staff Burke Associations that run trade shows are leaving a lot on the table in terms of potential revenue and other benefits, according to a recent study.
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