CEO DATELINE - The daily roundup of news important to associations - March 25, 2014
TechAmerica moves headquarters to Arlington TechAmerica has quietly moved its offices from Washington, D.C., to Arlington, Va., the Washington Business Journal reported Monday. The trade association has faced a number of challenges in recent months, from losing important members to having four lobbyists jump to its rival, the Information Technology Industry Council.
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Court rules against retailers in swipe fee case A U.S. appeals court has upheld a federal cap on debit card swipe fees, dealing a blow to retail groups who said the cap was set too high. The U.S. Court of Appeals for D.C. ruled Friday that the Federal Reserve was well within its authority when it set a 21-cent cap on debit fees in 2011, reversing a ruling by a lower court that concluded the fees were probably set too high.
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Rogers to step down as head of CFA Institute
Current CEO has led the organization since 2009, overseeing the launch of educational and outreach programs Rogers
Read MoreNew association leadership awards announced
CEO Update, as the most trusted independent resource on association news and people, is launching a recognition program honoring standout executives for their excellence in leadership and advocacy. The three awards are: Trade Association CEO of the Year Professional Society CEO of the Year Lobbyist of the Year Nominations were accepted from the association community in April and an independent panel of industry experts will make final selections based on clearly defined criteria, which include:
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Former Chrysler top lobbyist to lead Global Automakers
John Bozzella takes post April 1 from retiring CEO Michael Stanton; public policy experience includes 10 years at Ford Bozzella
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My first job: Woolley's early history
DMA CEO recounts working at the Library of Congress Woolley Linda Woolley's first job was to get lost every day in the Library of Congress.
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