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Wearing Headphones During Surgery May Reduce Nausea and Vomiting Afterward
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 [Category: Medical] -- The American Society of Anesthesiologists posted the following news release:
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Wearing Headphones During Surgery May Reduce Nausea and Vomiting Afterward
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SAN DIEGO -- Patients who wore noise-canceling headphones during minimally invasive gynecologic surgery were significantly less likely to experience postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), suggest findings from a randomized clinical trial presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY(r) 2026 annual meeting.
PONV is one of the most common unpleasant side effects after surgery and anesthesia that can lead
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 [Category: Medical] -- The American Society of Anesthesiologists posted the following news release:
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Wearing Headphones During Surgery May Reduce Nausea and Vomiting Afterward
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SAN DIEGO -- Patients who wore noise-canceling headphones during minimally invasive gynecologic surgery were significantly less likely to experience postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), suggest findings from a randomized clinical trial presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY(r) 2026 annual meeting.
PONV is one of the most common unpleasant side effects after surgery and anesthesia that can leadto dehydration, delayed recovery, added medication use and longer stays in the recovery room. Anesthetic and pain medications are well-known contributors to PONV, but researchers say noise in the operating room may be another, less-recognized factor. Patients who have minimally invasive gynecologic surgery under general anesthesia are at particularly high risk for PONV, even when they receive recommended medications to prevent it.
"Patients under general anesthesia aren't consciously aware of what's happening around them, but that doesn't mean the brain completely stops processing sound," said Huayue Liu, M.D., lead author of the study and anesthesiologist at the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China. "Our findings suggest that simply reducing intraoperative noise could give anesthesiologists another tool to help prevent PONV after surgery, without adding another medication."
In the study, 192 adults aged 18 to 65 under general anesthesia were randomly assigned to one of two groups. Half wore commercially available over-the-head noise-canceling headphones from the start of anesthesia until the surgery ended; the other half did not. All patients received the same anesthesia and standard PONV-prevention medication.
Within 48 hours of surgery, 35.4% of patients who wore headphones experienced PONV, compared to 52.1% of those who did not -- a 32% lower risk. In other words, about 17 fewer patients experienced PONV for every 100 who wore headphones. Those who wore headphones also had less severe PONV within the first 24 hours. There was no increase in adverse events in the headphone-wearing group.
Operating-room sound levels in the study averaged about 66 decibels, somewhere between normal conversation and a nearby vacuum cleaner. Although that level is far below the noise of a jackhammer, the authors note patients under general anesthesia are not consciously aware of sound, but their bodies may still process it in ways that are not fully understood.
"Future studies should measure the amount of noise patients are exposed to during surgery and how their brains and bodies respond to better understand whether and how sound may affect PONV," Dr. Liu said.
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THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS
Founded in 1905, the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) is an educational, research and scientific society with more than 62,000 members organized to advance the medical practice of anesthesiology and secure its future. ASA is committed to ensuring anesthesiologists evaluate and supervise the medical care of all patients before, during and after surgery. ASA members also lead the care of critically ill patients in intensive care units, as well as treat pain in both acute and chronic settings.
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Original text here: https://www.asahq.org/about-asa/newsroom/news-releases/2026/10/wearing-headphones-during-surgery-may-reduce-nausea-and-vomiting-afterward
New York Small Businesses Endorse Pro-Main Street Candidates for Congress
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 [Category: Business] -- The National Federation of Independent Business issued the following news release:
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New York Small Businesses Endorse Pro-Main Street Candidates for Congress
NFIB announces support for slate of New York candidates running for federal office
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ALBANY, N.Y. (Oct. 16, 2026) - The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation's leading small business advocacy organization, endorsed the following candidates for election to the U.S. House of Representatives to represent New York:
* Nick LaLota (NY-01)
* Andrew Garbarino (NY-02)
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 [Category: Business] -- The National Federation of Independent Business issued the following news release:
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New York Small Businesses Endorse Pro-Main Street Candidates for Congress
NFIB announces support for slate of New York candidates running for federal office
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ALBANY, N.Y. (Oct. 16, 2026) - The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation's leading small business advocacy organization, endorsed the following candidates for election to the U.S. House of Representatives to represent New York:
* Nick LaLota (NY-01)
* Andrew Garbarino (NY-02)
*Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11)
* Mike Lawler (NY-17)
* Peter Oberacker (NY-19)
* Anthony Constantino (NY-21)
* Nick Langworthy (NY-23)
* Claudia Tenney (NY-24)
"On behalf of New York small businesses, we are proud to endorse a slate of candidates who have a record of advancing Main Street interests," said Ashley Ranslow, NFIB New York State Director. "These individuals have a deep understanding of what small business owners have to navigate day to day, and they will reliably vote for policies that lower taxes and promote economic growth. We look forward to working with these leaders to ensure that New York is a state where independent businesses can thrive."
"New York is home to a wide range of small businesses, and it is important that owners have their voices heard in Congress," said Louis Bertolotti, NFIB Political Director. "NFIB has endorsed a group of strong candidates who have pledged to build on last year's great win of making the Small Business Deduction permanent. We look forward to working with them in Washington."
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The endorsement is issued from NFIB FedPAC, NFIB's political action committee. NFIB FedPAC is funded by voluntary contributions by NFIB members over and above their membership dues. Decisions made by the NFIB FedPAC are managed by a member-driven grassroots evaluation.
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Original text here: https://www.nfib.com/news/press-release/new-york-small-businesses-endorse-pro-main-street-candidates-for-congress/
National Federation of Independent Business: Louisiana Small Businesses Endorse Slate of Candidates for Election to Congress
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 [Category: Business] -- The National Federation of Independent Business issued the following news release:
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Louisiana Small Businesses Endorse Slate of Candidates for Election to Congress
NFIB announces support for candidates running for federal office
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BATON ROUGE, La. (Oct. 16, 2026) - The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation's leading small business advocacy organization, endorsed the following candidates for election to the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Louisiana:
U.S. Senate:
* Julia Letlow
U.S. House
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 [Category: Business] -- The National Federation of Independent Business issued the following news release:
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Louisiana Small Businesses Endorse Slate of Candidates for Election to Congress
NFIB announces support for candidates running for federal office
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BATON ROUGE, La. (Oct. 16, 2026) - The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation's leading small business advocacy organization, endorsed the following candidates for election to the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Louisiana:
U.S. Senate:
* Julia Letlow
U.S. Houseof Representatives:
* Leader Steve Scalise (LA-01)
* Clay Higgins (LA-03)
* Speaker Mike Johnson (LA-04)
"On behalf of Louisiana small businesses, we are proud to endorse a slate of candidates who have a strong commitment to advancing small business interests," said Leah Long, NFIB Louisiana State Director. "During their time in Congress, they have consistently voted for policies that lower taxes and promote economic growth. We look forward to working with these leaders to ensure Louisiana small businesses continue to thrive."
"Louisiana small businesses are the foundation of the state's economy," said Louis Bertolotti, NFIB Political Director. "These candidates have consistently prioritized independent businesses and have advanced policies that will allow owners to continue to operate, grow, and create jobs including the 20% Small Business Deduction being made permanent. We are pleased to endorse this group of pro-Main Street candidates to continue representing Louisiana in Congress."
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The endorsement is issued from NFIB FedPAC, NFIB's political action committee. NFIB FedPAC is funded by voluntary contributions by NFIB members over and above their membership dues. Decisions made by the NFIB FedPAC are managed by a member-driven grassroots evaluation.
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Original text here: https://www.nfib.com/news/press-release/louisiana-small-businesses-endorse-slate-of-candidates-for-election-to-congress/
Following Small Business Roundtables, NFIB Asks CMS to Increase Health Coverage Options
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 (TNSida) [Category: Business] -- The National Federation of Independent Business issued the following news release:
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Following Small Business Roundtables, NFIB Asks CMS to Increase Health Coverage Options
Expanding healthcare options will lower costs and increase coverage for small businesses
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 16, 2026) - The National Federation of Independent Business, the nation's leading small business advocacy organization, sent a letter to Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), urging the administration and
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 (TNSida) [Category: Business] -- The National Federation of Independent Business issued the following news release:
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Following Small Business Roundtables, NFIB Asks CMS to Increase Health Coverage Options
Expanding healthcare options will lower costs and increase coverage for small businesses
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 16, 2026) - The National Federation of Independent Business, the nation's leading small business advocacy organization, sent a letter to Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), urging the administration andCongress to expand affordable and flexible healthcare options for small businesses and their employees.
Since the passage of Obamacare, the number of small businesses able to offer health coverage to their employees has dropped significantly. Today, only about 33% of small businesses can offer health coverage, while close to 96% of large corporations can provide coverage to their employees.
"For more than 40 years, small business owners have consistently identified the rising cost of healthcare as one of the most significant challenges facing their businesses," said Tyler Dever, Principal of Federal Government Relations. "Employers want to offer health coverage to their employees but are finding it increasingly unaffordable. Without significant changes, the number of small businesses able to offer health coverage to their employees will continue to crater, leaving them at a significant disadvantage to their larger competitors. NFIB urges the administration and Congress to take meaningful steps to provide relief by increasing access to affordable and flexible healthcare options."
Following recent roundtables with the CMS and the Small Business Administration (SBA) in Indiana and Georgia, small businesses are asking the administration and Congress to support the following legislative solutions:
* The CHOICE Act (H.R. 5463 / S.2875) which would make Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRAs) permanent and increase access to an affordable coverage option for small businesses and their employees.
* The Great American Healthcare Plan (H.R. 10015) which would significantly expand access to HSAs and increase their flexibility, making them a more powerful tool for workers and employers.
* The COMPETE Act (S. 3418) which would codify the 2018 short-term, limited-duration insurance (STLDI) rule allowing STLDI plans to be sold with up to 12-month contracts and renewed for another 24 months. NFIB also urges the administration to finalize the STLDI rule currently under review, giving small businesses another affordable healthcare option.
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Original text here: https://www.nfib.com/news/press-release/following-small-business-roundtables-nfib-asks-cms-to-increase-health-coverage-options/
Entrepreneurs' Organization: Nearly 200 EO Member Companies Recognized in Prestigious 2026 Inc. 5000 List
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 17 -- Entrepreneurs' Organization issued the following news:
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Nearly 200 EO Member Companies Recognized in Prestigious 2026 Inc. 5000 List
October 15, 2026
Numerous Entrepreneurs' Organization member-owned businesses rank among the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S., including three in the top 500.
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A bevy of Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) members own businesses that rank among the United States' fastest growing privately-held companies. This year's Inc. 5000 list includes 171 EO member-owned businesses.
The annual list celebrates the fastest-growing
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ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 17 -- Entrepreneurs' Organization issued the following news:
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Nearly 200 EO Member Companies Recognized in Prestigious 2026 Inc. 5000 List
October 15, 2026
Numerous Entrepreneurs' Organization member-owned businesses rank among the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S., including three in the top 500.
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A bevy of Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) members own businesses that rank among the United States' fastest growing privately-held companies. This year's Inc. 5000 list includes 171 EO member-owned businesses.
The annual list celebrates the fastest-growingprivate companies in the United States, ranked by overall revenue growth over a three-year period. This year's list encapsulates data from 2022-2025, and companies are ranked according to their percentage of revenue growth during that span.
Several EO members who made this year's list shared how EO membership contributed to their company growth.
The Inc. 5000 list, first launched in 1982 and curated annually by Inc. magazine, celebrates the remarkable growth and accomplishments of companies across industries. The EO-member-led companies on this year's list symbolize the diverse range of industries represented across the EO ecosystem.
Beyond the list, EO has longstanding ties to Inc. For more than a decade, EO members have built their personal brands by contributing their unique insights and thought leadership to fellow entrepreneurs through an EO-produced column (https://www.inc.com/author/entrepreneurs-organization), published by Inc.
A complete list of companies earning a spot in the 2025 Inc. 5000 is available here (https://www.inc.com/inc5000).
Inc.'s methodology: "Companies on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list are ranked according to their percentage revenue growth over three years, from 2022 to 2025. To qualify, companies must be privately held, for-profit, based in the U.S., and independent--not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies--as of December 31, 2025."
Among the 171 member-owned businesses named to this year's list, three were ranked among nation's fastest growing 1,000 privately listed companies. They are:
Member: Joel Sanders
Company: Apartment Insiders (https://apartmentinsiders.com/).
Chapter: EO Nashville
Rank: 161
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Member: Mark White
Company: OMNIwave (https://omniwave.com/).
Chapter: EO South Florida
Rank: 174
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Member: Jen Swanson
Company: Tuckpoint Advisory Group (https://www.tuckpoint.com/).
Chapter: EO Minnesota
Rank: 378
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Original text here: https://eonetwork.org/blog/nearly-200-eo-member-companies-recognized-in-prestigious-2026-inc-5000-list/
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American Society of Anesthesiologists Honors Robert E. Johnstone, M.D., FASA, with its Distinguished Service Award
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 [Category: Medical] -- The American Society of Anesthesiologists posted the following news release:
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American Society of Anesthesiologists Honors Robert E. Johnstone, M.D., FASA, with its Distinguished Service Award
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SAN DIEGO -- The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) today presented Robert E. Johnstone, M.D., FASA, with its 2025 Distinguished Service Award in recognition of his enduring contributions to the specialty as an accomplished anesthesiologist, educator, researcher and advocate with a career spanning 60 years. The award is the highest honor ASA bestows
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 [Category: Medical] -- The American Society of Anesthesiologists posted the following news release:
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American Society of Anesthesiologists Honors Robert E. Johnstone, M.D., FASA, with its Distinguished Service Award
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SAN DIEGO -- The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) today presented Robert E. Johnstone, M.D., FASA, with its 2025 Distinguished Service Award in recognition of his enduring contributions to the specialty as an accomplished anesthesiologist, educator, researcher and advocate with a career spanning 60 years. The award is the highest honor ASA bestowsand is presented annually to a member who has transformed the specialty of anesthesiology.
Before his retirement from full-time clinical practice in 2025, Dr. Johnstone served as professor of anesthesiology at West Virginia University in Morgantown, where he also chaired the Department of Anesthesiology for 16 years. Prior to joining the university, he was director of anesthesia at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center in South Carolina, Southeast Alabama Medical Center in Dothan and the U.S. Army Aeromedical Center in Fort Rucker, Alabama. He also served with distinction as a full colonel in the U.S. Army Medical Corps.
Over the course of his career, he received recognition for a wide variety of accomplishments, including: first prize for ASA's Resident Research Essay in 1974 and for ASA's Art Exhibit (literature) in 2006, 2008 and 2009; the 2003 Armed Forces Reserve Medal with M-Device; the 2013 West Virginia University Dean's Award for Excellence; and the 2016 Distinguished Service Award from the West Virginia Society of Anesthesiologists. He was also named one of the 100 Most Influential Citizens by the Dominion Post (Morgantown, West Virginia) in 2003, 2004 and 2009.
He is a researcher with more than 1,500 citations. He has given over 200 national presentations, and authored two books, 12 chapters, 63 peer-reviewed articles, 140 other publications and 1,200 newsletter articles.
Dr. Johnstone held numerous positions within ASA where he made significant contributions. He served as ASA's vice president for professional affairs from 2007 to 2011 and was a long-standing member of the ASA Board of Directors having served for 23 years. In addition, he was secretary-treasurer for the West Virginia Society of Anesthesiologists from 2000 to 2025 and a trustee of the Wood Library-Museum of Anesthesiology from 2013 to 2025. Outside of the Society and its affiliated organizations, he chaired the Board of Directors of University Health Associates from 2000 to 2002.
In 1998, he helped found, and then served as an inaugural member of, the ASA Committee on Practice Management. Over the course of five years as chair of this committee, he built the Conference on Practice Management, now known as ASA(r) ADVANCE: The Anesthesiology Business Event, growing it from low attendance to more than 500 attendees and an annual event.
He has always been committed to advocating for the specialty. In 2007, he leveraged his personal relationship with then Sen. Jay Rockefeller of West Virginia to encourage the lawmaker to introduce, and ultimately pass, the Medicare Anesthesiology Teaching Funding Restoration Act, which led to the largest-ever increase in payment for academic anesthesiology professional services.
"Dr. Johnstone is immensely deserving of the Distinguished Service Award for his significant contributions to anesthesiology and to the Society. His commitment to education, research and advocacy has been unwavering over an astonishing 60-year career that began with presentations on anesthetic technology as an undergraduate," said ASA President Patrick Giam, M.D., FASA. "During his final year in full-time clinical practice, he still found time to successfully lead advocacy efforts to defeat independent practice bills for anesthesia nurses in West Virginia for the seventh consecutive year."
Dr. Johnstone received his bachelor's degree from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, and earned his medical degree from The Ohio State University in Columbus. He completed his internship in internal medicine at the University of Cincinnati and completed his anesthesiology residency at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He also completed courses in the U.S. Army in aviation medicine and the officer course. He attended Troy State University in Alabama, where he completed MBA courses.
The Distinguished Service Award is presented annually for outstanding clinical, educational or scientific achievement, contribution to the specialty and/or exemplary service to the Society. ASA's House of Delegates establishes policies governing the selection of a recipient for the Distinguished Service Award.
THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS
Founded in 1905, the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) is an educational, research and scientific society with more than 62,000 members organized to advance the medical practice of anesthesiology and secure its future. ASA is committed to ensuring anesthesiologists evaluate and supervise the medical care of all patients before, during and after surgery. ASA members also lead the care of critically ill patients in intensive care units, as well as treat pain in both acute and chronic settings.
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Original text here: https://www.asahq.org/about-asa/newsroom/news-releases/2026/10/american-society-of-anesthesiologists-honors-robert-johnstone-with-its-distinguished-service-award
ATA Opens 2026 Management Conference & Exhibition
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 17 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release:
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ATA Opens 2026 Management Conference & Exhibition
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Charlotte, NC - The American Trucking Associations opened trucking's premiere industry event, the 2026 ATA Management Conference & Exhibition, where the industry's leading advocates will discuss the future of trucking and advance the priorities that will shape the year ahead. The event, themed "Forward Together," officially kicked off today at the Charlotte Convention Center.
"ATA's Management Conference &
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ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 17 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release:
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ATA Opens 2026 Management Conference & Exhibition
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Charlotte, NC - The American Trucking Associations opened trucking's premiere industry event, the 2026 ATA Management Conference & Exhibition, where the industry's leading advocates will discuss the future of trucking and advance the priorities that will shape the year ahead. The event, themed "Forward Together," officially kicked off today at the Charlotte Convention Center.
"ATA's Management Conference &Exhibition brings together the leaders who are shaping trucking's future and driving America's economy," said ATA Chief Advocacy & Public Affairs Officer Henry Hanscom. "At a time of rapid change and significant opportunity, there is no better place for our industry to exchange ideas, strengthen partnerships, and align around the priorities that matter most. From cargo theft and lawsuit abuse to building and retaining a qualified workforce, the conversations taking place this week will help define the road ahead for trucking."
MCE will feature discussions on the economy, safety, technology, regulation, workforce policy, tort reform, and other critical issues affecting the trucking industry. Over the next several days, attendees will participate in committee meetings, educational sessions, networking events, and policy discussions focused on strengthening trucking's role as the backbone of America's economy.
"'Forward Together,' the theme of this year's MCE, reflects what makes trucking so successful: our ability to come together around shared challenges and common goals," said ATA Chairman Greg Hodgen, CEO of Groendyke Transport, Inc. "When our industry speaks with one voice, we can drive meaningful progress on the issues that matter most to our businesses, our employees, and the customers we serve. This week gives us the opportunity to reconnect, learn from one another, and build momentum for the future."
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Original text here: https://www.trucking.org/news-insights/ata-opens-2026-management-conference-exhibition
