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The latest blog by NBDA Executive Director Fred Clements

BOULDER, CO (BRAIN) — 2013 is shaping up to be a year of significant change at the industry’s top nonprofit organizations.
PARK CITY, UT (BRAIN) — The fifth edition of Lifeboat Events’ PressCamp wrapped up last week as a total of 30 editors, representing 37 media titles, sat down for their final meetings with more than 60 brand representatives serving 26 companies and 31 brands.
TUCSON, AZ (BRAIN) —Trisports.com has filed for Chapter 11 reorganization, citing a downturn in business stemming from problems with a new software system, competition from online retailers and the closure of a second retail store in Tempe, Arizona, in court documents the Arizona online and brick-and-mortar retailer filed last week.

RYE, NY (BRAIN) — While the biggest charity “thons” were flat or slightly down in 2012, most dedicated to cycling saw healthy increases.
SAINT-AUGUSTIN-DE-DESMAURES, Quebec (BRAIN) — Louis Garneau, the president of Louis Garneau Sports, said he plans to start the Canadian national road race championships race on Saturday. The 54-year-old said he plans to race for about an hour before pulling out.
SUN VALLEY, ID (BRAIN) — After nearly nine years with Scott Sports, Adrian Montgomery is leaving the company on July 10, he and the company announced late Thursday.
ORANGE, CA (BRAIN) — Triathlon Business International announced that its annual conference will be earlier next year — January 26-28 — and move to Marina del Rey, California.

CHICAGO, IL (BRAIN) — SRAM has promoted John Paul "JP" McCarthy to road product manager, starting July 1.

PLYMOUTH, MI (BRAIN) — Cargo, towing, trailer and bike rack manufacturer Cequent Performance Products has rehired Sean Carrigan as Western Canadian district sales manager. Carrigan is returning to the company, which he left in 2006.

MOUNT PROSPECT, IL (BRAIN) — Cycling participation remained relatively flat in 2012, up a negligible 0.4 percent last year to 39.3 million, according to the latest numbers from the National Sporting Goods Association.
SHARON HILL, PA (BRAIN) — Nathan has hired its first tech rep to help educate retailers and consumers on its hydration, visibility and performance gear. The company also has redesigned its website to include more product information and training and safety tips.