Thursday - November 28, 2024
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois Newsletter for Saturday August 24, 2024 ( 10 items )  

Candle Pavilion Added to The Inspired Home Show 2025
ROSEMONT, Illinois, Aug. 24 -- The International Housewares Association issued the following news release: * * * South Building Pavilion Offers Candle Supplier Collections * * * Candle manufacturers looking to expand their retail customer base have a new resource with The Inspired Home Show(R). The 2025 Show will feature a Candle Pavilion, curating collections from members of the National Candle Association (NCA). The pavilion is a partnership between the International Housewares Association  more

Discover Boating Strategy Increases Website Traffic Through Paid Media
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 23 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: Throughout the summer, Discover Boating, powered by MRAA and NMMA, has been hard at work introducing new audiences to boating. One of the ways Discover Boating captures the next generation is through paid media campaigns. New this summer, the brand's paid media strategy shifted focus from exclusively driving awareness to also including a consumer engagement compone  more

Finalists announced for 2024 CompTIA Community ANZ Spotlight Awards
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, Aug. 23 [Category: Computer Technology] -- CompTIA issued the following news release: SYDNEY, 23 August 2024 Finalists for the 2024 CompTIA Community ANZ Spotlight Awards, which honor individuals and organisations for their commitment, dedication, and leadership in advancing the technology industry, were revealed today by the nonprofit association for the technology industry and its workforce. Winners in eight categories will be recognised at an awards dinner following  more

Latin American Migrant-Led Organizations Condemn Political Stunt Attempt to Stop Parole in Place Program
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 24 -- Alianza Americas, a transnational advocacy network of Latin American migrant-led organizations, issued the following news release: Alianza Americas, a network of organizations led by immigrants of Latin American and Caribbean origin in the United States, condemns the legal suit led by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, 15 other states governed by the Republican party, and America First, led by Stephen Miller. The suit seeks to stop the "Keeping Families Together" o  more

Media Matters: ThinkMedium's Dennis Buchheim on Helping Publishers Navigate Privacy
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Illinois, Aug. 23 (TNSres) -- The Alliance for Audited Media issued the following news: If you're not sure where to start navigating the ever-evolving privacy landscape, Dennis Buchheim has some answers. He's been a longtime advocate of privacy-forward advertising technologies and practices with experience as CEO of IAB Tech Lab and leadership roles at Meta, Yahoo and Microsoft. He is the founder of ThinkMedium, an advertising and media advisory firm that recently released a   more

MRAA Educational Foundation Opens Call for 2024 Award Applications
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 23 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) Educational Foundation has announced the call for nominations and applications for its Annual Scholarships and the 2024 Darlene Briggs Marine Woman of the Year Award. Chosen recipients will be presented scholarships in December at MRAA's annual Dealer Week Conference and Expo in Orlando, Fla. Scholarship and   more

National Sporting Goods Association: Reminder on Website Accessibility and Potential Lawsuits Targeting Small Businesses
MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, Aug. 24 -- The National Sporting Goods Association issued the following news: DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS (August 23, 2024) -- A recent story in The Wall Street Journal reported on a rise in the number of web accessibility lawsuits. Many of these filings are targeted at smaller businesses. The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) reported on this matter several years ago about web accessibility and the American Disabilities Act (ADA). NSGA reminds its members to tak  more

Scott Gee Named AHA Deputy National Advisor for Cybersecurity and Risk
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 24 -- The American Hospital Association issued the following news release: WASHINGTON (August 23, 2024) -- The American Hospital Association (AHA) today named James "Scott" Gee, deputy national advisor for cybersecurity and risk. In his new role, Gee will work with John Riggi, AHA's national advisor for cybersecurity and risk, to develop strategies and operating priorities to support and advance the cybersecurity and physical risk mitigation practices of the nation's hos  more

Submit Your Applications for DRI's 2024 Diversity Professional and Business Development Mentoring Program
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 24 -- DRI, a membership organization of attorneys defending the interests of business and individuals in civil litigation, issued the following news: The Diversity Professional and Business Development Mentoring Program was developed by the DRI Diversity & Inclusion Committee and the DRI Corporate Counsel Committee. The Mentoring Program is designed for high-potential, early-career civil defense attorneys who are members of DRI and are from historically underrepresente  more

Webinar Explores New Jersey Post-Consumer Recycled Content Law
ROSEMONT, Illinois, Aug. 24 -- The International Housewares Association issued the following news release: To assist members and housewares suppliers selling product in New Jersey, the International Housewares Association (IHA) is presenting a webinar focusing on the key details of the New Jersey post-consumer recycled (PCR) content law, including background on the legislation, manufacturers and products covered, PCR content requirements, compliance, exemptions/waivers and penalties. The free p  more