CEO DATELINE - Las Vegas trade show draws more than 100,000 attendees
Nov. 12, 2021By Kathryn WalsonIn a positive sign for associations that count on in-person events, the Specialty Equipment Market Association announced Thursday that its annual SEMA Show drew more than 100,000 attendees, exhibitors and media to Las Vegas earlier this month. It was the largest North American automotive trade show since the pandemic shut everything down in March 2020, according to a SEMA statement.
Read MoreCEO DATELINE Eight national associations sue to stop vaccine mandate
Nov. 10, 2021By William EhartEight national associations and three state-based trucking groups have sued to block the Biden administration's vaccine mandate for employers with at least 100 workers.
Read MoreCEO DATELINE New trade group to represent independent outdoor retailers
Nov. 9, 2021By Walt WilliamsA nonprofit association has formed to represent outdoor recreation retailers not connected to any big-box store chains.
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Roth to retire after 36 years at RIMS
FrakerCEO ArrivalsObesity Medicine Association hires FrakerThe Obesity Medicine Association has named Teresa Fraker executive director, effective Oct. 25.
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - Associations celebrate passage of infrastructure bill
Nov. 8, 2021By Walt WilliamsMany business groups are excited about the recent passage of a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill by Congress, but when it comes to a separate, large reconciliation bill being pursued by Democrats ... not so much.
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Some groups broaden DEI efforts to include neurodiversity
Category includes people with autism, dyslexia and other conditions that may complicate ability to adjust to traditional work settingsMahoneyNov. 5, 2021By Walt Williams
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