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EAA Newsletter | January 2013
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From the Chair
by Jack Hollister
Happy New Year!
From my conversations with other associations, it sounds like we are all busy with our members trying to quickly help them understand Health Care Reform, adapt to the new legislative make-up and business climate, and strongly implement strategies to retain the best talent. All good for the EAA!
Our Spring CEO Conference is set for Hilton Head, South Carolina in March. A registration email has been sent to all CEOs and I hope to see everyone there. I am very pleased to announce that former NLRB member, Brian Hayes, will be joining us. He has just recently joined the Labor Practice group at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart. We are excited we will be able to hear from him how business can navigate the quickly changing NLRB waters. Our thanks to Matt Keen for arranging this presentation!
Our EAA board will be meeting to develop the 2013-2014 nomination slate for new board members. Voting for new board members occurs at our Spring Conference. Since serving on the Board the past few years, I can attest to the fulfillment of seeing our association develop and personally enjoy the added opportunities to connect with fellow CEOs. If you are interested in being nominated, please contact me directly.
Here is to a successful 2013!
Jack
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2013 Spring CEO Conference:
Register Now!
Sunday, March 24 through Tuesday, March 26, 2013
One Hotel Circle
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina 29928
Click here to register and view details.
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EAA 2013 National Business Trends Survey: U.S. Employers Act with Optimism
EAA announced the completion of the 2013 National Business Trends Survey report. There were 19 EA participants with 1,660 organizations from 3,200 locations throughout 50 states. To read the full press release, click here.
EAA Member's Trends Survey in Local Business Newspaper
The Nevada Association of Employers was featured in the January 2013 issue of Northern Nevada Business Weekly. Their article titled: Employers Optimistic about 2013, featured Jim Nelson, Executive Director. Click here to read the full article.
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The 2013 Networking Groups Conference Call Schedule is Now Ready!
 The 2013 networking groups conference call schedule is now available for all 13 networking groups. To view the full calendar, click here.
To join the conference calls, please dial (218) 339-4300 and enter in the following access code: 228291#. This number will be used for all groups on every call. Please note: networking groups will use a common log-in number and your association will receive long-distance charges based on your association long distance phone plan.
Questions? Want to help facilitate? Have suggestions for topics? Contact Cassie Schauer at (262) 696-3442.
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Register Today for the 2013 Employer Association Labor & Employment Conference in Austin!
Wednesday, March 6 through Friday, March 8, 2013
 Room Rates & Reservations:
There are 20 rooms blocked at the rate of $199/night. Make your reservations directly by calling the hotel at (800) 228-3000 and reference the EA meeting hosted by Washington Employers Association.
Registration:
RSVP by February 1, 2013 to Kellis Borek. Please include the name, title, and contact information for those registering.
Sessions:
- Employer Handbooks and the NLRB
- Current NLRB Activity - 2013 Update
- Marijuana in a Union and Nonunion Workplace
- Employer Handbook for Strike Preparation
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MRA and Trusight Join Together
Growth for growth's sake is stupid. Maybe even dangerous. The true bottom line is, "What does this really DO for our organization and our members?" That's the key question MRA needed to answer this year before adding Trusight, a Minnesota-based employer association, as a division of MRA.
On October 4, the i's were dotted and the t's were crossed, officially bringing the strengths of MRA and Trusight together. While MRA is the parent organization in this merger, there are unique benefits on both sides.
With their expanded organization, the membership and staff of both MRA and Trusight gain access to a broader set of service offerings and expertise. Specifically, MRA has added to their knowledge in the areas of Labor Relations, Grant Writing, and Public Sector Consulting. Trusight's team and members now have access to additional specialized staff, the 24/7 hotline, and a wide variety of training and consulting services.
Trusight is now under the leadership of Pat Staaden, who has been an MRA Vice President since 1994. Pat has already moved to Minneapolis and is proud to be a part of the talented and dedicated Trusight team.
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Vision and Mission Statements
Vision: The Employer Associations of America helps organizations thrive by serving as a successful, trusted Human Resource and business solution.
Mission: The EAA advances a national presence to promote local success among members through unparalleled collaboration, excellence, and efficiency.
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Members of the EAA
AAIM Employers' Association
(St. Louis, MO)
American Society of Employers
(Livonia, MI)
Associated Employers
(Billings, MT)
Associated Industries of Massachusetts
(Boston, MA)
California Employers Association
(Sacramento, CA)
Capital Associated Industries, Inc.
(Raleigh, NC)
Cascade Employers Association
(Salem, OR)
Employers Association Forum, Inc.
(Longwood, FL and AL)
Employers Association of the NorthEast
(Agawam, MA and Warwick, RI)
Employers Association of West Michigan
(Muskegon, MI)
Employers Resource Association
(Cincinnati, OH)
Employers Resource Council
(Mayfield Village, OH)
Georgia Employers' Association
(Macon, GA)
Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce and Industry
(Reading, PA)
Hawaii Employers Council
(Honolulu, HI)
Management Association
(Downers Grove, IL)
Manufacturer and Business Association
(Erie, PA)
MidAtlantic Employers' Association
(King of Prussia, PA)
Mountain States Employers Council, Inc.
(Denver, CO and Phoenix, AZ)
MRA - The Management Association
(WI, IL, IA, and MN)
Nevada Association of Employers
(Reno, NV)
Northeast Pennsylvania Manufacturers
& Employers Association
(Pottsville, PA)
Rochester Business Alliance
(Rochester, NY)
San Diego Employers Association
(San Diego, CA)
SMC Business Councils
(Pittsburgh, PA)
Strategic HR Partners
(Columbus, GA)
The Employers' Association
(Grand Rapids, MI)
The Employers Association
(Charlotte, NC)
The Employers' Association
(Maumee, OH)
The Employers Council
(Salt Lake City, UT)
United Employers Association
(Portland, OR)
Upstate Employers Network
(Spartanburg, SC)
Vigilant
(Tigard, OR)
WCI, Inc.
(Asheville, NC)
Washington Employers
(Seattle, WA)
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Spartanburg Development Association Now Upstate Employers Network
Spartanburg Development Association's staff recommended the name change to Upstate Employers Network, their Board of Directors approved, and they took the matter to their membership for approval. The membership unanimously approved the name change.
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Interested in Becoming an EAA Board Member?
Board members wanted! If you are interested in serving on the Board of Directors for EAA, please contact Jack Hollister, Chair at (419) 893-3000 by Thursday, January 31, 2013.
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EAA Board Members
Jack Hollister - Chair
jhollister@employersassociation.com
Susan Fronk - Chair-Elect
susan.fronk@mranet.org
Jim Nelson - Secretary/Treasurer
jnelson@nae-online.org
Kim Parker - Past Chair
kparker@employers.org
Mary Lynn Fayoumi
mfayoumi@hrsource.org
Fred Reese
freese@wciinc.org
Dave Smith
dsmith@teagr.org
Monica Whalen
monicaw@ecutah.org
Meredith Wise
mwise@eane.org
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EAA Contacts
Executive Director
 Association Coordinator If you have any conference or tactical questions, your day-to-day contact is Cassie Schauer.
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