Mimi Eckert, CAEMimi Eckert, CAE, has been named Executive Director of the International Society for Nephrology Technicians and Technologists (ISNTT). The purpose of ISNTT is to: protect the public interest by defining and maintaining the standards of clinical and biomedical nephrology technologists; provide educational programs and materials that will enable clinical and biomedical nephrology technologists to meet job responsibilities and receive and maintain credentials required by state or federal government agencies; and partner with major nephrology clinics to determine appropriate standards of education as dictated by employment policy.
The Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority (PCCA) is supporting efforts to attract the 2016 Democratic National Convention to the City of Philadelphia. Recognizing the tremendous regional economic impact and civic benefits of hosting the convention, the Board authorized the authority’s President and CEO John J. McNichol to work with the non-partisan coalition that is preparing a comprehensive bid and support the initiative by enhancing the overall bid package to host the 2016 DNC in Philadelphia. The Democratic National Convention was last held in Philadelphia in July 1948 at Convention Hall, when President Harry S. Truman was nominated for a full term. The 2000 Republican National Convention was held at the First Union Center in Philadelphia prior to the recent expansion of the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
Affirming the area's growing reputation as a top international destination, The New York Times listed St. Petersburg in its ranking of Top 52 Best Places to Visit in 2014 - in the company of the world's most "vibrant cities and spectacular coastlines, unexpected spots and new attractions." The global round-up, which appeared in both the national and global travel editions of The New York Times, showcased St. Petersburg as an example of urban reinvention, noting its "redeveloped waterfront, a stunning Dali Museum, and sophisticated restaurants in place" and historic Central Avenue's "downtown energy," powered by a renaissance of the craft beer scene and funky new dining and accommodations options.