Dear Friends,

Happy New Year! Yes, it’s happy. Despite the recent tragic attack on our nation’s capital, I am confident we entered a new year with hope and optimism. Personally, I am more positive than ever as I watch members of my family securing appointments to take the COVID vaccine. I’m excited knowing that one day soon we’ll be back together in person again.

 

 

The American Group Psychotherapy Association is the foremost professional association dedicated to the field of group psychotherapy, operating through a tri-partite structure: AGPA, a professional and educational organization; the Group Foundation for Advancing Mental Health, its philanthropic arm; and the International Board for Certification of Group Psychotherapists, a standard setting and certifying body. 

Q. I’m just not sure how to advise my Board at this point. We have a local event over the summer here in New York City. I’m trying to remain optimistic that it will go live, but I’m watching the COVID numbers rise and the reports that plenty of people are choosing not to take the vaccine. As of now the city has not lifted its guidelines on events but 5 months from now it could be different. I just don’t want to wait until last minute to make this program virtual. Any ideas?

ANA is currently leading the fight against multiple proposed state ad taxes. In New York State. S. 302 and it’s Assembly companion A. 734 have been introduced.  If passed, they would result in New York becoming the first state to impose a sales tax on “advertisement services on a digital interface, including advertisements in the form of banner advertising, search engine advertising, interstitial advertising, and other comparable advertising services which markets or promotes a particular good, service, or political candidate or message.” Additionally, Sen. Gianaris has reintroduced the DATA Act (S. 1124) for this legislative session, which also would impose taxes on data.

KKD Tourism Advisors, a DMV-area consultancy comprised of DMO veteran execs is breaking ground in the areas of tourism recovery and destination development. Karin Aaron, Kris Smith, and David Jackson whose combined experience in the destination marketing industry exceeds 100 years, believe that this will be the dual focus of the tourism industry post-pandemic.

In an effort to support the local restaurant industry, NYC & Company announced a special winter iteration of their signature NYC Restaurant Week® program, NYC Restaurant Week To Go, relevant for takeout and delivery during this time when indoor dining is halted. Eateries across the five boroughs are participating in this weeklong program that will take place January 25–31, with an optional extension February 1–7. Restaurants were encouraged to submit from fine dining to casual—a value-oriented lunch and/or dinner entrée with at least one side for the price of $20.21 to commemorate the new year. NYC & Company askes that you share this widely with colleagues in the industry as their goal is to support as many eateries as possible.

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ASAE has asked the Administration for swift guidance implementing the year-end COVID-19 stimulus law that will enable as many deserving 501(c)(6) organizations as possible to access relief programs such as the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). In a Dec. 22 letter to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza, ASAE President and CEO Susan Robertson said the year-end bill will provide long-awaited relief for many 501(c)(6) associations. 

ASAE strongly condemns the violent, unlawful revolt against civil authority and America’s democratic process that took place yesterday at the U.S. Capitol. While peaceful protest is a hallmark of our republic, the breach by rioters of the Capitol building and disruption of a Constitutionally mandated duty of Congress to certify the outcome of the 2020 presidential election resulted in death, endangered many more lives and was an assault on our democracy.

New York, New York, Overview American Management Association ( www.amanet.org ) is a world leader in talent development, advancing the skills of individuals to drive business success. AMA's approach to improving performance combines experiential learning—learning through doing—with opportunities for ongoing professional growth at every step of one's career journey. 

Queens, NY, Position Summary The executive director reports to the Board of Managers and is responsible for the efficient and effective day-to-day operation and administration of the QCBA and its supporting foundation under their bylaws and policies. 

Remote, DLC Solutions is seeking a Technical Sales Representative to join our team. DLC Solutions produces educational software used for continuing education online and for in-person and virtual meetings. Our software is used by hospitals, universities, insurance companies, professional associations, and publishing companies.   

New York, ASME (American Society for Mechanical Engineers) is a world-renowned, member-based professional organization focused on serving the technical, educational and other programmatic needs of the engineering and technology communities on a worldwide basis. 

Virtual, Position Summary: This is a senior-level position that establishes the educational content strategy, the development, execution and evaluation of the Association's existing and future global learning initiatives including virtual learning and executive education programs to maximize value delivery to members through all programming and events offered by Healthcare Businesswomen's Association (HBA).