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Ethanol Industry Suffers Setback as EPA Proposes Lower 2014 Target

Associations Now

The Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal to decrease the required amount of ethanol in the nation’s fuel supply has producers on the defensive. But the oil industry suggests the proposal doesn’t go far enough. However, the proposal is up for public comment before EPA makes its final determination.

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AMA Study: Health Insurer Mergers Will Harm Patients

Associations Now

Massive insurance company mergers will diminish competition and have harmful consequences for patients across the country, according to a new study from the American Medical Association, which is urging federal regulators to proceed with care as they review the proposals. —currently under antitrust review by the U.S.

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Trade Groups Look to Simplify Accounting for Small Businesses

Associations Now

The American Institute of CPAs has announced a new reporting framework to help small businesses with their financial statements, while the Financial Accounting Standards Board endorsed three unrelated proposals by the Private Company Council. Seidman said in the board’s news release. “We

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6 Ways To Engage Association Members

CMA Solutions

Last year, 62% of surveyed associations either endured a membership decline or remained flat, according to MGI’s 2022 Marketing Membership Benchmarking Report. Our in-house marketing team has built an impressive record helping associations grow over the last 35 years. The numbers support the proposal.

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How to Keep Your Event Speakers Happy

Expo Logic

Ask for proposals: Let potential speakers come to you by sending out a call for proposals. Many speakers would love the opportunity to speak at an event for exposure, to market a new book or simply because their beliefs align with the event's goals. For this reason, social media is one of your most powerful marketing tools.

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Could Higher Fees Be Coming to Air Travel?

Associations Now

market that’s seeing an increase in seats, according to the International Air Transport Association. Flying isn’t the cheapest thing in the world, and a set of tax proposals could prevent things from getting any cheaper on the business travel front anytime soon. Packed Seats It’s not just the U.S. Will these pass?

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Set in Stone: Diamond Producers Agree to Form Association

Associations Now

Several months after diamond-industry players discussed a proposal to come together under a single umbrella organization, the Diamond Producers Association appears ready to give its member companies a way to fend off synthetics. The world now has an association for diamond miners. And the new trade organization intends to address this issue.