{"id":1877,"name":"3-18-2024 ISSUE","slug":"3-18-2024-issue","magazine_name":"USAE-21","viewer_logo":null,"ad_map":[0],"ref_affil_id":null,"archive_count":133,"newstand_count":0,"default_network":null,"verified_view_price":"1.00","network_logo_black":null,"free_premium":0,"arrows":null,"customMenu":null,"top_logo_link":"https:\/\/magtitan.com","top_logo_image":"https:\/\/du4gu1vw2c7xk.cloudfront.net\/magtitan_default_menu_image4.png","affIcon":"fa-dollar","affiliateLink":"https:\/\/refer.ofelevenmedia.com","affTitle":"Affiliates","faqIcon":"fa-question-circle","faqLink":"https:\/\/help.ofelevenmedia.com","faqTitle":"F.A.Q","viewer_favicon":"https:\/\/magtitan.s3.amazonaws.com\/logos\/MagTitan-Favicon.png","is_published":1,"display_version":"both","articles":[{"id":20194,"title":"ASAE Foundation Launches Scholarship Program for Young Professionals","slug":"asae-foundation-launches-scholarship-program-for-young-professionals","textMode":null,"socialthumb":"","exclude_from_toc":false,"pages":[{"id":167448,"content":"\"

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Santiago C. Corrada, President & CEO of Visit Tampa Bay, showed off the new MONOPOLY: Tampa Edition game on March 12 at a gathering of local dignitaries and media members at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. The Tampa edition includes some of the city's cultural sites, historic landmarks, charitable organizations, and businesses on the game's classic squares.<\\\/span><\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><\\\/div>

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By Julia Stumbaugh<\\\/strong>
 
Associations reacted to President Joe Biden\\u2019s mentions of the small business, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, food and housing industries during his 2024 State of the Union address on March 7.
 
While addressing a joint session of the House and Senate, Biden mentioned \\u201ca record 16 million Americans are starting small businesses\\u201d as a highlight of his presidency.
 
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) President Brad Close said small businesses\\u2019 growth could only continue if the Biden administration halts a planned decrease in small business tax deductions.
 
Close urged the Biden administration to pass the Main Street Tax Certainty Act, which would stop the 20% tax deduction for small businesses from expiring in 2025.
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businesses have continued to create new jobs and be the engine of the economy,\\u201d Close said. \\u201cBut to truly fuel the economy, Congress and the administration need to stop a looming tax hike on small employers.\\u201d
 
Biden also celebrated \\u201ceight hundred thousand new manufacturing jobs in America and counting\\u201d under his tenure.
 
\\u201cWhere is it written we can\\u2019t be the manufacturing capital of the world? We are and we will,\\u201d Biden said.
 
National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) President and CEO Jay Timmons said Biden \\u201cmissed the mark tonight in several key areas when he laid out his plans going forward,\\u201d urging Biden to walk back his proposal to allow the government to claim the intellectual property rights of manufacturing innovations developed with federal money.
 
\\u201cIf the cost of manufacturing in America is driven up by his agencies\\u2019 continued regulatory onslaught and a successful push to raise taxes, investment will be <\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/div>
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driven overseas and Americans will be driven out of work,\\u201d Timmons said.
 
Biden also used his speech to describe pharmaceutical manufacturers as the agent behind rising prices for prescription drugs like insulin, a statement opposed by NAM and the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA.)
 
PhRMA told Biden to blame pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), the middle parties between drug manufacturers and prescribers, rather than regulating manufacturers.
 
\\u201cLetting government bureaucrats arbitrarily set the price of medicines allows politics to dictate which cures are worth investing in and who should get access to them,\\u201d said PhRMA President and CEO Stephen J. Ubl.
 
Biden additionally said his administration was \\u201ccracking down on corporations that engage in price gouging and deceptive pricing, from food to healthcare to housing.\\u201d
 
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chips in it,\\u201d Biden said. \\u201cNo, I\\u2019m not joking. It\\u2019s called \\u2018shrink-flation.\\u2019\\u201d
 
Leslie G. Sarasin, President and CEO of FMI\\u2014 The Food Industry Association, argued the food industry\\u2019s rising prices are due to labor costs and credit card swipe fees.
 
\\u201cWe welcome and encourage a national discussion about inflation, prices and the many factors that influence the economy, but it must be a conversation that is informed by data and focused on solutions rather than politics,\\u201d Sarasin said.
 
Meanwhile the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) thanked Biden for mentioning high housing prices, which both associations said were caused by housing shortages.
 
\\u201cWe commend President Biden\\u2019s commitment to an all-of-government approach to solve this problem,\\u201d said 2024 NAR President Kevin Sears. \\u201cNAR has proposed and advocated for many of these proposals, which together would make serious headway toward fixing this crisis.\\u201d<\\\/span><\\\/span>
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By Jonathan Trager<\\\/strong>

Destination DC has held its inaugural Sustainability Summit, an event that highlights the city\\u2019s dedication to sustainability and its key initiatives.

The collaboration with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the DC Department of Energy, and Environment (DOEE) and the local hospitality community explores avenues to make the tourism and events industry in Washington, D.C., more sustainable.

Elliott L. Ferguson II, President & CEO of Destination DC, moderated the event held at the sustainable venue Capital Turnaround. The summit represented local and federal stakeholders and customers and featured a keynote address and panel.

\\u201cWe recognize our need to do more when it comes to sustainability, so the summit is a step in the right direction as we focus on what we can do collectively as destination stewards,\\u201d said Ferguson. <\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/div>
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\\u201cDestination DC\\u2019s Sustainability District is an opportunity for collaborative learning, fostering economic and social opportunities for small businesses and the local community, reinforcing our collective responsibility to build a sustainable and vibrant future for our nation's capital.\\u201d

Speakers who shared information about steering DC's tourism and events industry towards a more sustainable path include the following: Vicki Arroyo, Associate Administrator for Policy, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (keynote); Amy Hissrich, CAE, Vice President, International Affairs, ASAE; Richard Jackson, Director, DOEE; Shelby Luzzi, Sr. Manager, Sustainability, Destination DC; and Brian Pasco, Sr. Manager for National and Long Distance Advertising, Amtrak.

Keith Anderson, Deputy Mayor for Operations and Infrastructure, presented the DOEE\\u2019s District Sustainability Awards recognizing the following Destination DC member businesses, organizations, and individuals for <\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/div>
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their achievements: Rocklands BBQ; The Catholic University of America; Oyster Oyster; The Festival Center; SiStained8; and D.C. students Ana Mayer, Zoe Fisher, and Maia Riggs.

\\u201cThe 2024 Sustainability Awards and our partnership with Destination DC highlight the vital, but often overlooked, link between sustainability, tourism and economic growth,\\u201d said Richard Jackson, Director of DOEE. \\u201cThis partnership also represents our commitment to ensure the <\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/div>
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District continues to be the most healthy, green and livable city for residents and visitors. Congratulations to the winners.\\u201d

Destination DC launched the Sustainability District initiative in 2023, which the organization called a \\u201cgateway for working with businesses and destination suppliers throughout the hospitality industry committed to promoting a more sustainable place to live, visit, and meet.\\u201d Currently, there are 27 members.<\\\/span><\\\/span>
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Keith Anderson, Deputy Mayor for Operations and Infrastructure in Washington, D.C., presented the District Sustainability Awards at the inaugural Sustainability Summit on March 13. The awards recognize Destination DC member businesses, organizations, and <\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/strong>individuals for their achievements. Left to right: Richard Jackson, Director, DOEE; Jim Edmunds, The Festival Center; Bill Mefford, The Festival Center; John Snedden, Rocklands Barbecue; Rob Rubba, Chef of Oyster Oyster; Anna Mayer, D.C. student; Maia Riggs, D.C. <\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/strong>student; Alexandra Harry Nappier, The Catholic University; Debra Nauta-Rodriguez, The Catholic University; Najwa Womack, SiStained8; and Elliott L. Ferguson II, President &CEO, Destination DC.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/strong><\\\/p><\\\/div>

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By Jordan Bradley<\\\/strong>
 
Choice Hotels International announced on March 11 that it has abandoned its takeover bid for Wyndham Hotels and Resorts following almost a year of unsuccessful attempts.
 
Choice\\u2019s exchange offer expired on March 8 and Choice decided not to extend the offer, the hotel company said. Choice also withdrew its nomination of director candidates for Wyndham\\u2019s board.
 
Choice began pursuing a merger between itself\\u2014representing almost 7,500 hotels in 46 countries in territories\\u2014and Wyndham\\u2014representing approximately 9,200 hotels across 95 countries\\u2014in April last year and engaged in several conversations before the pair reached a stalemate. Choice went public with its cash-and-stock offer to Wyndham in October and then appealed to Wyndham stockholders in December.
 
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good-faith negotiations with Wyndham through numerous different avenues,\\u201d Choice said.
 
Despite \\u201csignificant\\u201d support from Wyndham\\u2019s stockholders, Choice \\u201cdecided not to accept any shares pursuant to the offer\\u201d during its takeover attempt due to Wyndham\\u2019s board\\u2019s refusal to engage \\u201cin constructive discussion,\\u201d Choice said.
 
Wyndham repeatedly and publicly rebuffed Choice\\u2019s offers, calling the merger \\u201crisk-laden\\u201d and \\u201cinadequate.\\u201d
 
\\u201cThe Wyndham Board is pleased that Choice has ended its hostile pursuit and proxy contest, following the expiration of its unsolicited exchange offer,\\u201d said Stephen P. Holmes, Chairman of Wyndham, about Choice\\u2019s decision to cease its merger pursuit.
 
Throughout the months-long saga, Wyndham cited concerns about breach of U.S. antitrust laws and the potential negative impact that regulatory timelines would have on Wyndham shareholders.
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\\u201cWyndham is focused on moving ahead with the execution of our strategic plan, building on our success and generating meaningful value,\\u201d said Geoff Ballotti, President and CEO of Wyndham. \\u201cWe look forward to doing so without the unnecessary distraction of this situation and disruption to our business. We would like to thank our shareholders and <\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/div>
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franchisees for their continued support and our team members for their dedication and focus throughout this process.\\u201d
 
Holmes also said that the board is confident in Wyndham\\u2019s current strategy and growth trajectory.<\\\/span><\\\/span>
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The Diamond Inn Motel, home of the iconic Pink Elephant, located just north of the equally iconic \\u201cWelcome to Las Vegas\\u201d sign, is for sale.
 
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Inn Motel did not sell by close of auction on March 14, as none of the bids throughout the bidding period met the seller\\u2019s reserve, according to Trey Perman, President and CEO of J.P. King Auction House, the entity handling the property\\u2019s sale.
 
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The Diamond Inn Motel located just north of the iconic \\u201cWelcome to Las Vegas\\u201d sign and its iconic Pink Elephant statue are currently for sale.<\\\/span><\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><\\\/div>

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was built in 1940 (at the time the property was called the Desert Isle Motel) and is one of the oldest buildings still standing on the ever-changing Las Vegas Strip, according to the inn\\u2019s website. Due to disrepair and several code violations, the Diamond Inn closed in September last year, the Las Vegas Review Journal<\\\/em> reported.
 
Details about the inn\\u2019s famed pink pachyderm are inconsistent, lending an air of mystery to the statue. According to the inn\\u2019s website: \\u201cThe pink elephant came from Disney World, probably in the 50\\u2019s. He used to trumpet loudly, but the noise caused some accidents. Because of that, the county made the owner take the sound mechanism out.\\u201d
 
Though the property\\u2019s current owner, Sam Aldabbagh, could not be reached by USAE<\\\/em> for comment, Perman said J.P. King had worked with Aldabbagh in the past to sell five other assets. Perman said he believed that Aldabbagh was at a \\u201cpoint in his life where he\\u2019s ready to shed some assets and simplify.\\u201d
 
As for the future of the property, Perman said that he expects a new owner would be keen to demolish the existing structure of the Diamond Inn Motel due to its state of disrepair.
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\\u201cThe inn was built in the \\u201840s or so,\\u201d Perman said. \\u201cConstruction was obviously a lot different and so it\\u2019s pretty, well, functionally obsolete at this point.\\u201d
 
Despite the results, the auction house remains optimistic, Perman said, as it has garnered a significant amount of interest from national and international parties.
 
The property hasn\\u2019t been on the market for sale since the early 1970s, Perman said, noting it had been put up for closed auction in the mid-2010s without success. Going forward following the results of the online auction, the auction house said that the Diamond Inn Motel will be listed for sale at $25 million.
 
Perman said he wouldn\\u2019t be surprised to see a sports-theme property built on the Diamond Inn Motel\\u2019s lot, but the possibilities were endless.
 
\\u201cThis is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,\\u201d Perman said, \\u201cto own a piece of land [in Las Vegas] and be able to build your dreams there.\\u201d<\\\/span><\\\/span>
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<\\\/span>Strike a Pose: PCMA Foundation<\\\/span><\\\/span>
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The PCMA Foundation is bringing the runway inside the Beltway. On April 10, the  organization\\u2019s Fashion Show will be staged at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center with industry luminaries strutting their stuff down the catwalk in Palm Beach inspired attire, featuring designs from Lilly Pulitzer and Amanda Perna.
  
The event is part of Business Events Industry Week (BEIW), April 8\\u201311, with the fundraiser celebrating the Palm Beaches\\u2019 theme of \\u201cLiving in Color\\u201d.
  
PCMA Chair Leonard Hoops, President & CEO, Visit Indy; and ASAE Chair Lynda Bouchard Patterson, FASAE, CAE, President & Owner, AMPED, will join Verdenia Baker, Jerome Bruce, Leah  Jones, Leah Lewis, Michelle Malloy, Darren Mendola, Carol McGury, Robin Preston, Rebecca Ramsey, Natasha Ross, John Rubsamen, Stuart Ruff-Lyon, Constance Samuels, Donna Vaught and Alex Zapple on the catwalk.
 
Amanda Perna is the Creative Director and owner of The House of Perna, which lists a Delray Beach <\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/div>
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address. Her website bio states she appeared on two seasons of \\u201cProject Runway\\u201d and is a best-selling author.
 
\\u201cThe House of Perna is the embodiment of the Palm Beach lifestyle. Effortless luxury is our main objective with styles that easily can be styled from day to night and enjoyed at home or on your most far-flung adventure. Maximalist style with minimal waste makes every piece an important addition to your collection.
 
\\u201cThe story of the House of Perna begins with a designer in New York City who was longing to spend her days and nights near the ocean breeze.\\u201d
 
PCMA, Destinations International, ICCA, Events DC, Destination DC, IAEE and the National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals (NCBMP) are collaborating on BEIW. In addition to the Fashion Show, the event includes a full slate of education, networking and commerce offerings from its presenters.
 
Tickets for the Fashion Show are $99. Find more information at pcma.org\\\/beiw<\\\/a>.<\\\/span><\\\/span>
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By Todd McElwee<\\\/strong>
 
The Events Industry Council (EIC) has announced Workday Rising, Workday\\u2019s annual customer conference, in partnership with George P. Johnson (GPJ), Freeman, and San Francisco\\u2019s Moscone Center, has achieved gold-level certification via Sustainable Event Standards for its 2023 event. Workday Rising was September 26-29.
 
\\u201cWorkday Rising is a special moment for our brand \\u2013 it\\u2019s a celebration of our customers and partners, and an opportunity to see our core values in action,\\u201d said Emma Chalwin, CMO, Workday. \\u201cReceiving this EIC certification is a true honor, as it supports our efforts to create engaging experiences that are good for people and the planet\\u2014and it\\u2019s a testament to our partnerships with GPJ, Freeman, and Moscone Center.\\u201d
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association\\u2019s Sustainability and Social Impact Committee in partnership with industry professionals and leading sustainability practitioners, the requirements provide event planners and suppliers with prescriptive actions for producing and delivering sustainable events.

\\u201cWe value our partnership with Workday, and its efforts to embrace sustainability as part of Workday Rising\\u201d said Leonie Patrick, General Manager, Moscone Center. \\u201cThis certification is a first for us, and we\\u2019re proud to receive it with Workday, as it complements our LEED Platinum O+M certification and our continued focus on supporting the community, the city of San Francisco, and the environment.\\u201d
 
The standard specifies performance criteria in the areas of organizational management, marketing, communications and engagement, climate action, water management, materials <\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/div>
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and circularity, supply chain management, diversity, equity and inclusion, accessibility and social impact. Workday Rising met these criteria and received exemplary credit for exceeding criteria relating to energy consumption by using reports from carbon measurement platform TRACE to provide energy consumptions for digital attendees.
 
EIC CEO Amy Calvert said: \\u201cWorkday and its partners have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to the environmentally and socially responsible practices that are needed to support long-term sustainability in our industry. This is a direct reflection of Workday\\u2019s culture and values. It\\u2019s especially exciting to see the certification for such a <\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/div>
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well-known event that touches so many leaders in the finance and HR space. We congratulate them on the accomplishment and hope to see many more events following their lead.\\u201d
 
The Alliance for Audited Media, a nonprofit auditing organization, performed the independent third-party certification.
 
\\u201cGPJ\\u2019s long-standing partnership with Workday has been instrumental in advancing our shared commitment to sustainable event production,\\u201d said Sarah Jackson, GPJ Executive Event Producer. \\u201cTogether, we've made quantifiable impacts on carbon reduction and created foundational policies that are driving meaningful change in the experiential industry.\\u201d<\\\/span><\\\/span>
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HOTS Bellagio's VIP Guest\\u2026 Operations of the Fountains of Bellagio in Las Vegas were paused on March 5 due to an unexpected guest, a rare Yellow-bellied Loon, according to the casino-resort's social media pages. According to the National Park Service, a yellow-bellied loon is one of the top 10 \\\"rarest birds that regularly breed\\\" in the continental United States. The bird was, apparently, drawn to the fountains' lake. \\\"We are happy to welcome the most exclusive guests,\\\" the Bellagio wrote in a social media post. \\\"The Fountains of Bellagio are paused as we work with state wildlife officials to rescue a yellow-billed loon.\\\" The loon was removed by a biologist from the Nevada Wildlife Department the next morning and relocated away from the bright lights and temptation of the Las Vegas Strip. Operations of the fountain's evening show resumed on March 6. HOTS hopes that loon didn't lose too much on the slots.

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HOTS Bobblehead Burglary\\u2026 The Pittsburgh Penguins were forced to delay a bobblehead giveaway planned for March 14 after 18,000 bobbleheads were stolen in route to the NHL game in Pittsburgh, the team announced before the game. The bobbleheads, which featured retired NHLer Jaromir Jagr, went missing while the cargo shipment was in California, according to ESPN. \\u201cWhen your real life job reads like an article in The Onion,\\u201d Penguins President of Business Operations Kevin Acklin wrote about the missing bobbleheads on X. \\u201cThe legend of [Jagr] continues\\u2026\\u201d HOTS hopes the Penguins keep an eye on any suspicious listings of 18,000 bobbleheads popping up on eBay over the next few days.<\\\/em><\\\/span><\\\/span>
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By Todd McElwee<\\\/strong>
 
Three years in, the ASAE-USAE <\\\/em>Travel Scholarship is hitting new strides: A record 92 applications have been received as of March 14.

The program awards three scholarships annually to support a diverse pool of ASAE members who are committed to advancing their knowledge, network, and career development in association management. April 1 is the deadline to apply.
 
In 2021, Ross E. Heller, founder and publisher of USAE<\\\/em>, donated $100,000 to the ASAE Research Foundation for the creation of a restricted fund that will provide financial assistance to ASAE members seeking to attend the ASAE Annual Meeting for professional development, networking, and career advancement. The ASAE-USAE<\\\/em> Travel Scholarship honors Anne Daly Heller, longtime editor of USAE, <\\\/em>who died in 2021.

Commenting on the record number of applications, Heller said it was no surprise.
 
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kind of valuable experience gained by attending in-person ASAE events.\\u201d As well, he added: \\u201cIt is kind of sad there are that many associations whose finances don\\u2019t permit needful employees to attend ASAE\\u2019s annual meeting.\\u201d
 
Heller said he is urging the ASAE Foundation to increase the annual number of scholars from three to five.

\\u201cHopefully, given the central location of Cleveland to the pool of applicants, they\\u2019ll be able to make this happen,\\u201d he said.
 
Kristopher Nabors, Sr. Manager, Grants and Scholarships, ASAE, told USAE<\\\/em> the scholarship has \\u201cbeen a pillar to the revitalization of scholarships and grants within the ASAE Research Foundation.\\u201d He added that to date $30,000 has been awarded, with an additional $15,000 to be distributed in May.
 
\\u201cThe ASAE Research Foundation has enhanced the reach of the applicant pool with an increase of over four times the number of applications initiated in 2023,\\u201d Nabors said.
 
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awarded to three association professionals who meet the eligibility requirements and wish to attend the ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition. ASAE will provide complimentary registration for awardees to both attend the meeting as well as two additional ASAE in-person educational events.
 
Travel scholarship applicants must be ASAE members (individual or organization membership). As well, applicants must be employed by an organization not financially able to support their travel to the 2024 ASAE Annual Meeting that will take <\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/div>
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place from August 10\\u201313 in Cleveland.  A commitment to continuous learning, and professional development is also required.

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Associations representing groups in the transportation and agriculture industries, including the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) and International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA), are celebrating Congress\\u2019 last-minute passage of minibus legislation on March 8 to avoid a partial federal government shutdown.
 
Meanwhile, the National Parks Conservation Association (NCPA) expressed concerns about cuts to the National Park Service (NPS.)
 
The Department of Transportation (DOT), including the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), as well as the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Department of the Interior (DOI) were funded through September in six combined bills.
 
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investments through DOT in aviation and public transportation.
 
The AIA celebrated a $1.25 billion increase in the FAA budget, as well funding for National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), despite a cut to NASA\\u2019s budget. However, the association criticized Congress\\u2019 inability to decide on a FY 2024 budget by its original September deadline.
 
The series of continuing resolutions passed since then, which temporarily delayed government shutdowns while deferring final agency funding decisions, \\u201cstifled innovation, hurt the federal workforce, and delayed meaningful progress on key initiatives,\\u201d according to Eric Fanning, President and CEO, AIA.
 
The NBAA thanked Congress for including several association-backed provisions in the final FAA bill, including development of an FAA data privacy program, increasing funding for air traffic controllers, and earmarking $935 million for investment in sustainable aviation.
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The APTA celebrated the package\\u2019s inclusion of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Act, which invested $20.9 billion in public transit and $16.3 billion in passenger and freight rail.
 
\\u201cThese investments are critical to bringing public transit and passenger rail systems to a state of good repair,\\u201d said APTA President and CEO Paul P. Skoutelas. 
 
Meanwhile the IFPA, American Heart Association (AHA), International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and National WIC Association celebrated investments in food assistance programs.
 
IFPA and IDFA cheered on a $1 billion increase in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), which the National WIC Association called \\u201ca massive win for WIC.\\u201d
 
However, AHA criticized lawmakers\\u2019 decision to limit the USDA\\u2019s ability to reduce sodium in school meals, which the association described as a rider \\u201cbacked by some corporate interests that will weaken critical nutrition security nationwide.\\u201d
 
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NCPA, meanwhile, expressed concern over a $150 million reduction in the NPS budget. National parks are already $22 billion behind on necessary maintenance, according to the association.
 
\\u201cThe cuts Congress has proposed will reach every corner of our national parks, which now face even less staff and more delayed repair needs,\\u201d said Theresa Pierno, President and CEO, NPCA.
 
In total, the $459 billion spending package funded about 30% of the federal government, according to the Washington Post.<\\\/em>
 
A second round of must-pass funding bills for the majority of the federal budget, which includes the Departments of Defense, State and Homeland Security, must be passed by March 22 to avoid another partial shutdown.
 
The AIA urged Congress to prioritize funding the Department of Defense before this deadline.<\\\/span><\\\/span>
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A Texas court ruled in favor of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) and a coalition of industry associations by vacating a federal agency rule that would have redefined which businesses qualify as \\u201cjoint employers.\\u201d
 
The rule was vacated on March 8, four days before it was set to go into effect, after Judge J. Campbell Barker of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas called the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) change \\u201carbitrary and capricious.\\u201d
 
U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Suzanne P. Clark called the ruling \\u201ca major win for employers and workers who don\\u2019t want their business decisions micromanaged by the NLRB,\\u201d while AHLA Interim President and CEO Kevin Carey <\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/div>
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described it as \\u201ca huge win for hoteliers, the lodging industry, and franchised businesses.\\u201d
 
The vacated rule would have expanded the definition of joint employers to include businesses that control employee work conditions including wages, hours or job duties.
 
After the change, many franchised employees would be newly owed minimum wage and overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Companies classified as joint employers would also be required to participate in collective bargaining with unions, potentially leading to franchisors being held responsible for labor practice violations by franchisees.
 
The Texas court\\u2019s decision instead reinstated a 2020 rule determining joint employer status by which businesses hold \\u201csubstantial direct and immediate control,\\u201d which is not \\u201climited and routine,\\u201d over an employees\\u2019 work conditions.
 
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Associations that joined the U.S. Chamber as co-plaintiffs included AHLA, International Franchise Association (IFA), National Retail Federation (NRF), National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) and Restaurant Law Center, the legal arm of the National Restaurant Association.
 
These associations represent industries in which franchising is common, such as the restaurant industry. \\u201cNearly one-third\\u201d of restaurants operate under franchisors, according to the National Restaurant Association.
 
The IFA had warned the rule would turn franchisees \\u201cinto middle managers\\u201d between franchisors and unions. The NRF said the rule would hinder retailers\\u2019 ability to partner with shipping, warehouse or call center contractors.
 
The American Hospital Association (AHA) later filed an amicus brief noting that due to hospitals\\u2019 control of health and safety conditions, the rule could result in \\u201cevery outside contract worker being classified as part of a \\u2018joint employment\\u2019 relationship\\u2026 forcing hospitals and contractors into impractical, unnecessary, and costly bargaining.\\u201d
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AFL-CIO, the country\\u2019s largest federation of unions, had argued the rule would help franchise employees \\u201ceffectively deprived of their labor rights\\u201d but their inability to negotiate with franchisors.
 
NLRB Chairman Lauren McFerran described the decision \\u201ca disappointing setback,\\u201d but she said the agency would continue working to change the joint-employer standard.
 
\\\"The Agency is reviewing the decision and actively considering next steps in this case,\\u201d McFerran said.
 
Clark said the U.S. Chamber would \\u201ccontinue to fight back against the NLRB and its campaign to promote unionization at all costs,\\u201d while Carey said AHLA will \\u201cstand ready to fight any attempt by the NLRB to appeal this decision.\\u201d
 
Associations will now await a court\\u2019s decision on another employment rule change by the Department of Labor (DOL) redefining who qualifies independent contractors. The DOL rule has been challenged in the Eastern Texas court by a coalition such as the U.S. Chamber, NRF, National Federation of Independent Business and American Trucking Associations.<\\\/span><\\\/span>\\n\\n<\\\/div>
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When former hotel industry professional Brian Mulholland\\u2019s father died in 2012, he knew he wanted to do something to honor his father\\u2019s memory.

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The answer came when Mulholland learned that demand for food at pantries in Washington, D.C., far exceeded the supply. In fact, the nation\\u2019s capital ranks among the top five cities in \\u201cfood insecurity\\u201d in the nation, he said.

In late 2012, Mulholland launched the John S. Mulholland Family Foundation. The organization initially had one pantry that served 11 families in its first month of operation. The effort has since grown dramatically\\u2014now including a couple of hundred volunteers\\u2014and last month nine of the pantries served 1,000 families.

\\u201cIt\\u2019s so rewarding and fulfilling, and we\\u2019re meeting a tremendous need in the city of Washington,\\u201d Mulholland said. \\u201cWe\\u2019re not the only organization that does it, but we think we do it better than others. We treat people with dignity and respect and, yes, love.\\u201d

The Foundation recently held a Lenten food drive that collected more than 100,000 cans of food over a month, and there will be another drive during the summer.

But Mulholland\\u2019s pantries don\\u2019t just provide people with a bag of canned goods\\u2014they also offer food such as fresh produce, milk and eggs, meat and poultry, and bread. The Foundation has partnerships with grocery stores, food networks, and churches that help keep the pantries stocked.

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\\u201cI learned in the hotel business that it\\u2019s all about building relationships,\\u201d said Mulholland, who previously held positions with companies such as Hilton and Swissotel before working in consulting and interim management.

The Foundation holds a gala in D.C. on the Friday before Thanksgiving that hosts about 350 people. This event raises about 80% of the funds that are needed to keep everything running, Mulholland said.

The pantries serve a wide array of customers ranging from migrants from countries such as Honduras, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to Vietnam veterans. All are welcome and none are turned away, said Mulholland.

\\u201cIf someone is going to go through the trouble to come and ask for help, who am I to judge whether they\\u2019re worthy to receive it?\\u201d he asked. \\u201cIf they show up and want some help, I think it\\u2019s incumbent upon the community to help them.\\u201d

That\\u2019s why the word \\u201cFamily\\u201d in \\u201cJohn S. Mulholland Family Foundation\\u201d doesn\\u2019t just refer to his own family, Mulholland said, but also to those his pantries are able to serve.

\\u201cWe treat everyone like family,\\u201d Mulholland said. \\u201cThis is a great labor of love for us, and it\\u2019s something that we plan on continuing well into the future.\\u201d

For more information and to support the Foundation, visit Jsmff.org<\\\/a>.
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Representatives of healthcare industry associations such as the American Medical Association (AMA) and American Hospital Association (AHA) met with federal officials on March 12 about the ongoing impact of the recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare.
 
During the roundtable meeting, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra and other Biden administration officials discussed public-private partnership solutions to ongoing hospital and insurance processing problems since a February 21 cyberattack on Change Healthcare, a healthcare technology company owned by UnitedHealth Group (UHG). Representatives of UHG were also present at the meeting.
 
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States are processed by Change Healthcare, according to 2022 antitrust probe by the U.S. Department of Justice.
 
The ongoing outage is costing healthcare providers more than $100 million each daily, and more than 94% of surveyed hospitals report being financially impacted by the cyberattack, according to AMA and AHA.
 
Associations represented at the meeting included the American Pharmacists Association, American Osteopathic Association, America\\u2019s Health Insurance Plans, the Children\\u2019s Hospital Association, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, National Rural Health Association and Pharmaceutical Care Management Association.
 
The meeting represented the second roundtable between AMA representatives and the HHS since the cyberattack. The parties also met on March 7 \\u201cto discuss the impact of the breech on physicians,\\u201d which HHS then shared with UHG, according to <\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/div>
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the agency.
 
During the meeting, associations detailed the impact of the Change Healthcare outage on healthcare providers and pointed out \\u201cgaps in the response from payers, including the need for more immediate payment options, direct communications and relaxed billing and claims processing requirements,\\u201d according to HHS.
 
In response, HHS called on healthcare payers to \\u201crespond with urgency\\u201d by providing solutions to help providers with cash-flow shortages.
 
The HHS statement follows a March 10 letter from Becerra and Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su sent to insurance companies. The letter urged these healthcare payers take actions to mitigate the impact of the Change Healthcare outage on healthcare providers, including making interim payments and accepting paper claims when electronic claims have been limited.
 
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solutions has not been enough to end hospital and physician cashflow problems.
 
The association noted that federal agencies like HHS have statutory limitations that will prevent the agency from being able \\u201cto require private payers to take all the actions that may be needed\\u201d and asked Congress to step in with legislation instead.
 
Richard J. Pollack, President and CEO, AHA, urged Congress to \\u201cput forward solutions to assist other payers, including Medicare Advantage, other commercial insurers and other state Medicaid programs.\\u201d
 
\\u201cWithout relief from these payers in the form of waivers of prior authorization and timely filing requirements, not to mention additional advance payment, providers, including hospitals and health systems, will likely see significant denials of care as a result of the shutdown of Change Healthcare,\\u201d Pollack wrote.
 
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Temekia Powers<\\\/strong> has been announced as the new Washington, D.C.-based National Sales Director at Visit Buffalo Niagara. She comes to Visit Buffalo Niagara after working as a sales manager at the Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor. She has also worked with Omni Hotels & Resorts at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. and at MCSQ Consulting. She is a graduate of Delaware State University in Dover.
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Lauren Dismuke Rushing<\\\/strong> has been promoted to Sr. Director, Group Markets at the Atlanta CVB (ACVB). The bureau said Rushing has elevated the marketing support for its clients by forging a strong partnership with the sales and destination services teams. Rushing began her career with the bureau in 2011 as manager, group markets. She progressed into new roles as senior manager, group markets and director, group markets.
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