Category Archives: Economic Recovery

ASAE Testimony on the Association Community

Yesterday, ASAE President & CEO John H. Graham IV, CAE submitted the following testimony to the House Ways & Means Committee for their May 16 hearing on the nonprofit sector: Chairman Boustany, Ranking Member Lewis and members of the Subcommittee, … Continue reading

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ASAE Still Watching the OGE Issue

This Sunday, The New York Times ran a front page story on last fall’s Office of Government Ethics proposed rule limiting federal employee participation at some trade association events.  The story said the Office of Government Ethics “is now weighing … Continue reading

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Call for Entries Now Open for 2012 Power of A Awards

When was the last time your association received national recognition for the extraordinary programs and activities you oversee every day? Associations engage in so many programs that have a positive, measurable impact on the economy and/or our collective quality of … Continue reading

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Virtual American Associations Day

On Thursday, association executives from across the country will visit Capitol Hill to advocate for the value of association meetings. Their visits, however, can be only as successful as the support received from association professionals from every state that are … Continue reading

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Consumer Electronics Show Illustrates Power of Associations in Changing Society

The Consumer Electronics Show (or International CES) is known in the press and public for being the industry show to see the best new and upcoming electronic devices.  However, beyond the glitz and glamour, the trade show (which is organized by the Consumer … Continue reading

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Associations Helping Promote “Small Business Saturday”

On the Friday after Thanksgiving, many large retailers hold discount sales to attract consumers focused on doing holiday shopping known as “Black Friday”.  The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and various associations in conjunction with the Black Friday phenomenon are pushing “Small Business … Continue reading

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National Retail Federation Launches Jobs Campaign

The National Retail Federation (NRF) launched a new campaign this month designed the show the impact of retail on the U.S. economy.  The campaign, “Retail Means Jobs”, aims to show that “[t]he [retail] industry fuels innovations that are empowering consumers … Continue reading

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Medical Associations Drive Meetings Industry

The Power of A has shown repeatedly that associations are driving the economic recovery through their meetings and conventions, but occasionally it is interesting to look at specific industries to see how specific types of associations are leaders within a … Continue reading

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US Travel Associations Proposes Ways to Increase U.S. Travel

With the ten year anniversary of the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks approaching, the U.S. Travel Association earlier this week gave a report on the state of U.S. travel industry.  But rather than just lamenting the state of travel, they … Continue reading

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Hawaii Removes Tax Exemption from Association Meetings

The state of Hawaii has temporarily revoked a series of state tax exemptions in order to close a $1 billion plus budget deficit.  One of the General Excise Taxes (GET) that was suspended was an exemption for income from nonprofit … Continue reading

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