US tradeshow sector forms new advocacy alliance
A coalition of eight US event industry associations has formed a new advocacy group, the Exhibitions and Conferences Alliance (ECA), to lobby the interests of the US exhibitions and conference sector with legislators.
ECA describes its role as being, “to help government officials understand the important role events have on economies and job creation. We promote the impact of the sector, drive general industry awareness, monitor legislative issues, advocate for the industry’s common interests, and work with partners globally as needed, to maintain a favorable operating environment within the US.
“ECA provides a long-term strategy focused on creating substantive relationships with policymakers and ensuring priority matters are heard”.
RAPAPORT. Diamonds Do Good (DDG) has named Rebecca Foerster as its new president. She will succeed Anna Martin, who is departing after a four-year term.
Foerster, who is the president of Alrosa’s US operations, was elected to the position after having served on the DDG board for 10 years and on its executive committee for the past four years, the organization said last week.
“I am very confident Rebecca will continue the positive impact Diamonds Do Good has made for so many communities, and I look forward to working with her to encourage the industry to share these stories with their customers, as it is not only good for business, it is a responsibility for the entire industry,” Martin noted.
Diamonds Do Good® Announces New Board Members for 2021 Rebecca Foerster, President ALROSA USA, Becomes DDG President By: Diamond World News Service
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Rebecca Foerster, President, Alrosa, USA
The Diamonds Do Good® (DDG) board today unanimously approved ten new members to join their board of directors with veteran Executive Committee member Rebecca Foerster taking on the role of President. Anna Martin, Senior Vice President, Global Development and Beneficiation at GIA remains on the Executive Committee as immediate Past President with Kathy Corey, co-owner of Days Jewelers, serving as Vice-President and Yancy Weinrich, Chief Growth Officer at Reed Exhibitions remaining Treasurer.
Foerster has served on the Diamonds Do Good board for 10 years and the Executive Committee for four years. During her tenure she has chaired the Marketing, Fundraising and Nominating Commit