It's Time to Renew: Maintain Your Membership in IAM
IAM's dues renewal season has started and you should have received a dues invoice from IAM's membership team. If you have not received it, you can contact them so your membership does not lapse. Learn how to review your bill and print your membership certificate. Watch IAM president Chuck White's presentation on the state of the association from the Annual Meeting to learn how IAM is serving your company.
Renewal notices were emailed to IAM members on Dec. 1. Any company that has not renewed by Jan. 1 will have an orange tick marker appear on their IAMX company profile indicting an open balance on record for IAM membership dues.
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Moving Home Permitted in London
The British Association of Removers (BAR) received government confirmation that moving companies can continue their activities despite tighter restrictions introduced in London and South East England.
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IAM's office will be closed starting on Dec. 24 and will reopen on Jan. 4, in observance of various end-of-year holidays. The staff at IAM send their best to all our members for a happy New Year. You can hear their personal New Year's wishes on the latest episode of the IAM Podcast.
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U.S. Congress Passes Large Scale COVID-19 Relief Legislation
Package Tied to FY21 Spending & Tax Extenders Package
After months of Congressional debate and negotiations, yesterday the House of Representatives released an FY21 government spending, COVID-19 relief and tax extenders package, totaling roughly $2.3 trillion. Less than 12 hours later, the House passed the legislation 359 to 53, and sent it over to the Senate who approved the bill by a 93-7 vote.
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IAM Podcast Finishes Season 1
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The IAM Podcast has finished its first season online and IAM staff are excited about the upcoming year. You can listen online or subscribe wherever you listen to other podcasts. This week's episode features Adam Lowy from Move for Hunger. Adam talks about how he came to start the organization, its impact and the need it serves. We also continue the "get to know IAM staff" feature with an interview of Steve Cox, our director of finance. Do you want to be on the podcast or do you have an idea we should talk about? Contact Carl Weaver.
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Did You Miss it? Recent IAM Learning Sessions Available Online
IAM Learning has two types of sessions - professional development courses, and interactive live webcasts. The live ones are best in real time, obviously, but many of the live events are also available on demand. Here are some recent sessions you might have missed that are currently on demand.
Other popular recent live events include IAM's Asia Pacific Hour (two sessions so far with more being planned), and a second session of the US Government & Military Affairs Update (register for the next event now). These two events have been highly attended and generated lots of discussion. Keep an eye on the live events so you never miss something that can shed new light.
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This Month's Prospective Members: Where They Do Business
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Every month, IAM publishes a list of prospective members. This is the list of your new potential business partners brought to you by IAM. Click on the map above to get a better view of where your new prospective colleagues are.
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Alleged Debtor List
IAM keeps a list of companies that have been alleged to have unsettled debts with other member companies. Check the Alleged Debtor List frequently, as it is updated often.
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NJWMA First Female Executive Director
"We are pleased to announce that as of January 1, 2021, Tracy Brito Denora will become Executive Director of the New Jersey Warehousemen & Movers Association (NJWMA). This is another milestone for NJWMA because Tracy will become the first women to lead the Association as Executive Director."
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Rene Van Valen Announced as the General Manager of Gerson Relocation BV
As of 1st January 2021, Rene van Valen joins Gerson Relocation, the moving and relocation specialists, where he will take on the role of General Manager for the Netherlands. Rene joins at a very exciting time, Gerson Relocation BV recently acquired Dijkshoorn and he joins to lead both companies in the local and international markets. 2021 will be a year of change and opportunity, not only for Gerson Relocation and Dijkshoorn, but also our wider industry.
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Hilldrup Announces New Name of Business Line, Workplace Solutions
Hilldrup is excited to share that one of our largest and most profitable business lines has a new name: Workplace Solutions. The division, previously known as Commercial Services, has been re-named to better describe Hilldrup’s robust offerings to the customers and markets we serve across the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic and beyond.
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Arpin International Group’s GSA division honored with Sterling Lexicon Core Values – Covid Caring Award
Arpin International Group’s GSA (General Services Administration) division is pleased to announce their acceptance of a newly instituted, highly-regarded award from Sterling Lexicon. This past October, the Core Values – COVID Caring Award was presented to representatives Mark Greene, Senior Vice President, Arpin International Group and Matthew Somweber, Director of Operations, GSA Services, Arpin International Group.
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Ace Relocation Names Pat Garvey General Manager of Ace Relocation, Cleveland
Ace Relocation Systems, Inc, names Pat Garvey as General Manager for the Ace Relocation Cleveland branch, recently formed Mills Van Lines /Ace Relocation Systems branch in Strongsville OH. In addition to his new responsibilities, Pat will continue to serve as General Manager of the Chicago branch.
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Atlas Canada Names New President
Fred Haladay has been named by Atlas Canada, a subsidiary of Atlas World Group, Inc, as the company’s new president and COO. Fred HaladayFred has been with Atlas Canada since the early ‘90s, starting as the agency services manager and most recently serving as senior vice president and chief commercial officer. His expertise is in transportation, communication, systems, customer care and national client support.
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Charles Farrugia Retires from Westheimer Transfer & Storage
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After 49 years with Westheimer Transfer & Storage, Charles Farrugia is retiring at the end of this December. He has thoroughly enjoyed attending the IAM conferences over the past 30+ years meeting with other movers from all around the world. He is thankful for all of the friendships he has made along the way and hopes for good fortune for all going forward!
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