National Survey Shows Significant Bipartisan Support for Increased Funding for Senior Living Industry
July 23, 2020
Alexandria, Va. – A new national survey of voters, conducted by McLaughlin & Associates, shows 80% of voters support COVID-19 relief funding for senior living communities. The strong support is constant across party lines and shows that three-quarters of the electorate are more likely to vote for a candidate who supports increased COVID-19 relief funding…
Argentum Receives 2019 TRENDY Award for Senior Living Executive Magazine Issue
July 10, 2020
(Alexandria, Va.) – Argentum Senior Living Executive magazine has been honored with a Bronze Award in the Monthly Trade Association Magazine category in Association TRENDS’ 2019 TRENDY Awards. The September/October Workforce Issue of the magazine focused on strategies in hiring and retention including communicating workplace culture, apprenticeship, new uses of technology, and leadership. “Argentum strives…
Argentum Announces Inaugural LEAD Cohort
June 9, 2020
(Alexandria, Va.) – Argentum announced today the inaugural cohort for LEAD, the organization’s leadership development program for the senior living industry. The 27 professionals selected, representing 14 senior living owners and operators, will participate in a series of networking and training opportunities, culminating at the 2021 Senior Living Executive Conference. Connecting the program to real-time…
New Chair, Members Elected to the Argentum Board of Directors
May 18, 2020
(Alexandria, Va.)—Argentum announced today that Pat Mulloy, managing director, Commodore Capital, LLC was elected to serve as the new chairman of the Argentum Board of Directors. Most recently, he served as vice chairman on the board. A foundational architect of the business model and mission of today’s senior living and “passionately committed to this industry,” Mulloy practiced law for 20 years before founding…
Argentum Calls for Transparency in COVID-19 State Reporting
May 11, 2020
(Alexandria, Va.) — Today, Argentum, the leading national association serving senior living providers, has called for transparency in COVID-19 reporting among the states by releasing the following statement and call to action: ____________________ Openness and transparency are critical to maintaining the valued trust of senior living residents, families, employees, and the public. As such, Argentum members continue to…
Argentum, ASHA Launch FastMatch for Displaced Workers
April 7, 2020
Argentum and the American Seniors Housing Association (ASHA) have announced a new resource to guide workers who have been displaced due to the fallout from COVID-19 into employment opportunities in senior living. The latest data from the Department of Labor shows that more than 10 million Americans have filed for unemployment in recent weeks and…
2020 Argentum Conference is Now Virtual — New Dates Announced
March 27, 2020
We have been working very closely with our event partners and the city of Tampa regarding viable options for Argentum’s Senior Living Executive Conference in Tampa, FL, scheduled for May 18-20. In our discussions, we are noting the tremendously challenging work being done by senior living employees at all levels to protect our residents from…
Share Your Company Data for Argentum’s Annual Largest Providers Report
March 3, 2020
(Alexandria, Va.) — Through filling out a 15-minute survey, your company can be part of a list that informs investors, media, product and service industries, executive search firms, developers, and market-watchers throughout the year: Argentum’s Annual Largest Providers Report. Last year’s Report listed 140 providers and a total of more than 625,000 units. For the…
Argentum Named Great Place to Work for Second Consecutive Year
February 25, 2020
(Alexandria, Va.)—Argentum, a national association dedicated to supporting providers of professionally managed, resident-centered senior living communities, has been certified as a great workplace by the independent analysts at Great Place to Work®. This is the second consecutive year Argentum has achieved this recognition, which is based on extensive ratings provided by its employees in anonymous…
Argentum COO Maribeth Bersani Named to Hall of Honor in McKnight’s Women of Distinction Awards Program
February 20, 2020
(Alexandria, Va.)—Maribeth Bersani, Argentum COO, was named today to the Hall of Honor in the McKnight’s Women of Distinction Awards. A national, independent panel of judges selected Bersani to be part of this elite class because of her executive leadership and significant contributions to the senior living industry. “Maribeth has dedicated her career to helping…
New Speakers Announced for the 2020 Senior Living Executive Conference in Tampa
February 20, 2020
(Alexandria, Va.) — Argentum is thrilled to share a sneak peek of this year’s Senior Living Executive Conference speakers, including NEW speakers just confirmed! Hear perspectives on mission-driven leadership, elevating your brand, cultivating a culture of innovation, and so much more. Their success stories, unique approaches, and smart strategies will leave you feeling reinvigorated, inspired,…
Argentum Awarded $6 Million Grant for National Apprenticeship Program
February 19, 2020
(Alexandria, Va.) – Argentum announces it has received a grant to develop and expand nationwide apprenticeships in senior living and related allied health occupations. The U.S. Department of Labor awarded nearly $6 million for Argentum’s Healthcare Apprenticeship Expansion Program (HAEP), following a national competitive process. The four-year grant will dramatically expand workforce development in the…