Ed Grose
President & CEO @Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association
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WORK HISTORY
President & CEO @Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association
Represent local hotel industry to city and state government. Serve as liaison between hotels and hospitality agencies including the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau, Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation, and Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority. Instrumental in negotiating and lobbying city and state government on raising hotel tax to raise $6 million annually to market Philadelphia region. Recruit new members, while in this position association reached record membership, increasing membership by over 50%. Oversee research of occupancy and average daily rate data and assist in producing monthly and annual reports. Serve as spokesman for the industry to local media, communicate with hotel management to determine consensus for position papers, and testify in front of City Council on all tourism and hospitality issues.
EDUCATION
Oregon State University
B.S., Political Science, Pre-Law
SKILLS
ABOUT ED GROSE
A Certified Association Executive (CAE) with demonstrated experience helping non-profit trade associations and professional societies increase their efficiency by providing management services and staffing. Proven track record of increasing membership and participation in all associations managed. Contributed to improving Philadelphia hotel business through participation on advertising steering committees and hospitality industry boards of directors. Lobbying experience on the local, state, and national level. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and has the ability to work with all levels of professionalsSpecialties: Government AffairsEvent PlanningDatabase ManagementBranding and IdentityWebsite Design and ManagementFinancial ReportingGovernanceConstruction Safety and OSHA ComplianceGrassroots Lobbying501c(3) and 501c(6) formationMembership RecruitmentIncreasing Association Profits
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