by Editor | Jan 27, 2015 | Up Close
Originally posted – Nov issue/2012 An Interview with International Council of Shopping Centers Vice President Michael Niemira Michael P. Niemira is the staff vice president, chief economist and director of research for the International Council of Shopping...
by Editor | Jan 27, 2015 | Up Close
Originally posted – Sept issue/2012 An Interview with Leading Economic Forecaster Alan Beaulieu One of the country’s most informed economists, Alan Beaulieu is a principal at ITR Economics, where he serves as president. Since 1990, he has been consulting...
by Editor | Jan 27, 2015 | Up Close
Originally posted – March issue/2012 David Cotter has worked for trade associations for nearly 30 years, holding various positions at five different associations. He was named executive director (now CEO) of the Textile Care Allied Trades Association (TCATA) in...
by Editor | Jan 26, 2015 | Up Close
Originally posted – Jan 24, 2014 Dr. Chuck Bamford is the founder of Bamford Associates, LLC. He has worked with thousands of managers over the last 20 years in the development of implementable strategic plans and an entrepreneurial orientation to growth. He...
by Editor | Jan 26, 2015 | Up Close
Originally posted – May 06, 2014 Julie O’Rourke has spent the last 20 years in trade association management. For the past four years, she has served as the director of membership for the Coin Laundry Association. Prior to joining the CLA, Julie was the...
by Editor | Jan 26, 2015 | Up Close
Originally posted – Dec 23, 2013 As CEO of brand management firm Turkel Brands, Bruce Turkel has been creating and working with valuable brands for more than 25 years. Born and raised in Miami, Mr. Turkel studied design at the University of Florida and rushed to...