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Expos Returning to Philadelphia After Labor Contract Changes

Associations Now

Now that there’s a deal in place with most—but not all—of the labor unions that work the Pennsylvania Convention Center, the Philadelphia facility is starting to win back some business. “This meant that, despite a successful meeting in 2007, AIHA would not reconsider Philadelphia.” Left on the Sidelines.

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Let Your Member Data Show You the Way

Spark Consulting

This Old City blogger Jon Geeting’s photos of sneckdowns in Philadelphia in February are a perfect illustration of how, paradoxically, a blanket of snow uncovers the most natural paths for cars and pedestrians. We were able to make sense of different packages that would reflect or be representative of behavior that we had observed.

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Water Groups Push Congress To Extend Rail Safety Deadline

Associations Now

railroads approaches, several groups representing the water industry are warning of the costs to clean water should Congress not act to allow more time to install the technology. Congressional regulations on rail safety are having an unintended effect on the water industry. According to APTA, commuter railroads carry about 38.5

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Internship Intel

Aaron Wolowiec

Associations aren’t usually top of mind for students looking for internships, said Todd Von Deak , president and founder of Philadelphia-based TVD Associates, but they should be. We as an industry have to be doing more of that.”. Lots of them. Todd Von Deak, president of TVD Associates.

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Black Groups Meet in Florida Despite Calls for Boycott

Associations Now

Three hearings have been held so far in Dallas, Chicago, and Philadelphia; a fourth is scheduled for San Francisco in August. Three associations in industries with particular relevance to the stand-your-ground debate are discussing the law and the George Zimmerman verdict during their annual meetings this week in the Sunshine State. “We

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Let Your Member Data Show You The Way

Associations Now

This Old City blogger Jon Geeting’s photos of sneckdowns in Philadelphia in February are a perfect illustration of how, paradoxically, a blanket of snow uncovers the most natural paths for cars and pedestrians. We were able to make sense of different packages that would reflect or be representative of behavior that we had observed.

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Association Brain Food: 6.24.22

Reid All About it

Overhear raw, unfiltered conversations between the industry’s most influential women on important topics facing women today, from imposter syndrome and sexual harassment to negotiating pay and beyond. Maria Grasso, Senior Vice President, Convention Division, Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau. 1 CMP credit. CMP credit.

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