The history of trade associations in the United States is deeply connected to the evolution of American business, especially intertwined with the impact of an industrializing economy and the array of ...

On September 16, 2022, the IRS published its Exempt Organizations Technical Guide TG 6 IRC 501(c)(6) Business League (“TG6”). TG6 discusses tax exemption of business leagues, chambers of commerce, ...

The Organic Trade Association has made a change to its leadership by naming Tom Chapman and Matthew Dillon as co-CEOs. The leadership structure reflects the expanding vision of the trade association ...

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) recently released a blog post authored by Simon Nichols, CMA Project Director. It acts as a stark reminder of the importance of competition compliance and ...

Trade associations representing manufacturers were rated the most effective in achieving their policy objectives this year, an APCO Worldwide report released Thursday found. Financial services and ...

PROGRAMMING NOTE: We’ll be off tomorrow for Juneteenth but will be back in your inboxes on Thursday. — The pressure campaign is now turning to Washington’s trade associations, with several major ...

Tariffs are changing the world and businesses must adapt. Individual brands and entire industries urgently need to communicate with customers, investors and legislators. However, doing so carries ...

A recession is coming many of us economists have argued. A majority of economists predict one within the next year, and I expect recession to begin in late 2023 or early 2024. Associations and ...

Companies concerned about greenwashing should pay closer attention to their trade associations when it comes to climate goals, a report from financial think tank Planet Tracker said Feb. 13. "The ...