BIA-Hawaii Executive Awarded one of 12 positions for a National Leadership Program

ASAE Selects 12 Association Professionals for 2013–2015 DELP Class

 

ASAE Press Release

WASHINGTON- Twelve scholars have been chosen to join the Diversity Executive Leadership Program (DELP) as the class of 2013–2015. DELP gives individuals from underrepresented segments of the association profession an opportunity to advance into the ranks of leadership in association management by providing networking opportunities, educational programs, and career guidance.

“Congratulations to the new DELP class, a diverse group of talent," said ASAE President and CEO John H. Graham IV, CAE. "This leadership program is a great opportunity to raise the visibility of their contributions within the association community."

Gladys Marrone, BIA Government Relations Director, was awarded one of the 12 positions

DELP is a two-year program which includes a more dynamic learning experience to prepare the scholars for future leadership roles. Although the program is officially two years long, many consider themselves as DELP scholars for life and continue to give back to the new members and the association community.

Graham added, “We also recognize and want to thank the Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau for their continued support of this important program in helping us fulfill our commitment to developing diverse + inclusive leaders within the association industry,” added Graham.

DELP is exclusively sponsored by the Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau. DMCVB is also an ASAE strategic partner.

This year’s class includes:

Beau Ballinger
Senior Program Specialist
AARP Foundation

Adrienne Bryant
Member Information and Database Manager
Association of Florida Colleges

JJ Colburn
Executive Director
Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented

Paul K. Farrell, Au.D.
Associate Director, Audiology Professional Practices
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Shane H. Feldman, CAE
Executive Director
Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf/National Association of the Deaf

Audra F. Franks, MTA, CMP
Senior Director for Meetings
American Dental Education Association

Tracy King, CFD
Associate Director, Education
American Academy of Neurology

Maunda Land, CMP
Manager, College and University Relations
The Institute of Internal Auditors

Gladys Quinto Marrone, JD
Director, Government Relations
Building Industry Association of Hawaii

Michelle Mills, CAE
Senior Manager, Member Communities
Association Forum of Chicagoland

Nathan Victoria
Director, Member Engagement and Student Initiatives
NASPA–Student Affairs Administration in Higher Ed

Irving Washington, III
Director of Operations
Online News Association

IRS Small Business Week Webinar – Get All the Tax Benefits You Deserve – June 18th

Taking all the deductions you’re entitled to? Know what business tax credits you can take?

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Topic: Small Business Owners: Get All the Tax Benefits You Deserve

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More Home Sales, Increased Demand for New Products Lead to Bigger, Better Trade Show

NAHB Press Release

 

IBS, KBIS 'Co-Location' Launches first-ever Design and Construction Week Next February

WASHINGTON, June 11 - Gearing up for the return of a healthy home building and remodeling market, manufacturers and suppliers have stepped up plans for exhibit spaces for the new Design and Construction Week, when the International Builders' Show (IBS) and the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) join forces for a mega-exhibit in Las Vegas Feb. 4-6, 2014.

Exhibit sales are up by 16 percent over last year, and that's good news for attendees of both shows: IBS, presented by the National Association of Home Builders, and KBIS, the annual show of the National Kitchen and Bath Association - already the two leading trade events in the residential design and construction market.

Since the announcement earlier this year IBS and KBIS would co-locate to create the first annual Design and Construction Week, IBS has already reeled back in more than 60 companies that had left the show during the building downturn. The result: more than 20,000 square feet of new exhibit space.

Nearly 90 other companies have increased the size of their exhibit spaces by more than 30,000 square feet. Exhibit space for KBIS is already 90 percent sold.

"Design and Construction Week offers manufacturers and suppliers the unique opportunity to reach two very large audiences for thecost of exhibiting in one trade show,"said Mark Pursell, NAHB's senior vice president of Exposition Marketing & Sales. "That, combined with an improving housing market, is translating into these bigger exhibit space sales. We are seeing more and more companies returning to exhibit after sitting out for several years."

Among the companies back in the show:Electrolux Home Appliances, Pro Build Holdings, Masterbrand Cabinets, BSH Appliances,Caesarstone USA, Rinnai and Viega.

"With an emphasis on our exhibitor and attendee experience, there is no question that Design and Construction Week will create an unparalleled value to the marketplace," said Brian Pagel, Nielsen Expositions kitchen and bath group vice president.

"Clearly, the co-location of these two great events, together with the steady climb in home building and remodeling projects, are being well received by our industry's' manufacturers and suppliers," Pursell added.

The first annual Design and Construction Week takes place Feb. 4-6, 2014 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas.

Department of Taxation (Announcement 2013-04) on the Sunset of Act 105

BIA's top legislative priority in the 2013 legislative session was to ensure that Act 105 (2011), which suspended the subcontractors' exemption, sunset as scheduled on June 30, 2013. We are happy to report that Act 105 repeals on June 30, 2013, after which all GE and Use Tax exclusions, exemptions and deductions under it will no longer be suspended. The Department of Taxation has issued an announcement on Act 105.

View Announcement No. 2013-04 here