{"id":30849,"date":"2021-12-15T05:32:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-15T13:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/?p=30849"},"modified":"2026-02-22T15:33:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T23:33:47","slug":"argentum-president-named-top-lobbyist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/argentum-president-named-top-lobbyist\/","title":{"rendered":"Argentum President"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

For Argentum<\/a>, a passion to help seniors, caregivers and families is the driving force behind their advocacy efforts. This year in particular, Argentum is fighting for targeted federal pandemic relief for assisted living caregivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the forefront of that mission is James Balda, president and CEO of Argentum. And given the association\u2019s commendable efforts, it\u2019s no surprise that Balda made Washington, D.C.\u2019s list of top lobbyists for 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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James Balda<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Argentum earns national recognition  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Released by The Hill newspaper, the list of top lobbyists<\/a> is an annual tradition. It recognizes people who\u2019ve effectively drove change for their clients \u2014 those who stand out from others in the field. The 2021 honorees, like Balda, have delivered results in halls of Congress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crediting Argentum\u2019s staff, Balda pointed to the success of the association\u2019s latest grassroots efforts in a company press release<\/a>. This includes outreach to Congress and the White House to save the Provider Relief Fund (PRF), intended to aid healthcare providers suffering pandemic-related losses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u201cArgentum members and all stakeholders in the assisted living profession marked 2021 as a crucial pivot point for our work given the financial and workforce crises our caregivers face,\u201d said Balda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMaking The Hill\u2019s top lobbyist list is a reflection of the hard work Argentum staff and our member providers put in and continue to put in as this pandemic is not over, nor is our fight for adequate financial relief and support.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The association\u2019s mission<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 1990, Argentum has supported companies operating professionally managed, resident-centered senior living communities. Not to mention, the seniors and families they serve. The association is in the midst of a \u201cDon\u2019t Leave Us Behind\u2026Again\u201d campaign, urging the current administration to direct PRF funds to senior living caregivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a great honor to drive positive change in the senior living industry. Here\u2019s to James Balda\u2019s admirable leadership and the determination of Argentum\u2019s staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more about the top lobbyists of 2021<\/a> and Argentum\u2019s latest efforts in senior living<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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