CEO DATELINE - Bar association grapples with law school diversity
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Who spent the most money on 2018 lobbying?
Associations with largest advocacy checkbooks spent 3 percent more as some make heavy election pushes while others focus on off years. Lobbying expenditures by 100 of the biggest-spending associations rose nearly 3 percent in 2018, with some associations ramping up to influence the midterm elections and others keeping their powder dry to focus on legislation in 2019.
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How groups are boosting the networking value of meetings
Research shows attendees want more ‘structured' opportunities to interact at association events; not leaving connections to chance Table talk: The University Professional and Continuing Education Association featured roundtables as part of its 2018 annual conference. Photo: UPCEA/Julia Zhogina
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - Library group apologizes for alleged racial harassment
Feb. 1, 2019By Martin Berman-Gorvine
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Tech policy group ITI recruits Oxman as chief executive
Seven-year CEO of Electronic Transactions Association will join larger group Feb. 25Oxman The Information Technology Industry Council announced Jan. 24 that Jason Oxman—current CEO of the Electronic Transactions Association—would become the group's next top executive at the end of February.
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SHRM pledge promotes second chances for convicts
Taylor Associations and companies representing more than 60 percent of workers have committed to increase opportunities for the formerly incarcerated, according to Johnny Taylor, CEO of the $139 million-revenue Society for Human Resource Management. The largely untapped population can be a source of labor in a tight market, he said.
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