American Concrete Institute (ACI)
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is a nonprofit technical and educational society organized in 1904 and is one of the world's leading authorities on concrete technology. ACI is a forum for the discussion of all matters related to concrete and the development of solutions to problems. ACI conducts this forum through conventions and meetings; the ACI Structural Journal, the ACI Materials Journal, Concrete International, and technical publications; chapter activities; and technical committee work. As its chartered objective states, its purpose is “to provide a comradeship in finding the best ways to do concrete work of all kinds and in spreading that knowledge.”
This implies a willingness on the part of each member to contribute from his or her training and knowledge to the benefit of the public at large. By maintaining a high standard of professional and technical ability in its committee memberships and in the authorship of papers and publications, as well as in local chapter programs, ACI has contributed to a detailed knowledge of materials and their resulting structures.
ACI publishes reliable information on concrete and its applications, conducts educational seminars, provides a standard certification program for the industry, provides local forums for discussion through the Chapter program, and encourages student involvement in the concrete field. Committee members involved with these activities meet at bi-annual conventions.
American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)
Welcome. The American Council of Civil Engineers (ACEC) engages in many engineering works to enhance and protect America’s Quality of Life. These works provide Americans clean drinking water, a healthy life, safe travel and the advantage of new technologies.
The 5,500 firms that make up the ACEC membership employ more than 300,000 engineers, architects, scientists and other specialists. The firms range in size from single engineers to large corporations.
American Ecological Engineering Society (AEES )
The American Ecological Engineering Society (AEES) shall promote the development of sustainable ecosystems that integrate human society with its natural environment for the benefit of both by fostering education and outreach, extending professional development and associations, raising public awareness, and encouraging original research.
American Geographical Society (AGS )
The American Geographical Society is an organization of professional geographers and other devotees of geography who share a fascination with the subject and a recognition of its importance. The Society also has international members, and emphasizes encourages activities that expand geographical knowledge, and reknowned for presenting and interpreting that knowledge so that it can be understood anyone who as interest on topic from novices to experts. It is the oldest nationwide geographical organization in the United States. Its priorities and programs have constantly evolved with the times, but the Society's tradition of service to the U.S. government, business community, and nation-at-large has continued unchanged.
American Lighting Association (ALA)
The American Lighting Association is a trade association representing the lighting industry. Members include lighting and ceiling fan manufacturers, retail showrooms, sales representatives and professional residential lighting designers.
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) members are responsible for the design, project management and construction of everything we see around us in the built environment: bridges, roads, canals, hospitals, schools, airports, power stations and railways.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Founded in 1880 as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME is now a 120,000-member professional organization focused on technical training, industry research and educational issues relevant to today's engineering community. ASME also sets internationally recognized industrial and manufacturing codes and standards that enhance public safety.
American Welding Society (AWS) Featured Site
The American Welding Society (AWS) is a professional/technical Society serving 50,000 members worldwide. Membership consists of engineers, inspectors, welders, educators, researchers, company executives and business owners from the welding and joining industries.
Apartment Association of Tarrant County (AATC )
The Apartment Association of Tarrant County is designed to inspire those we represent with a commitment to award-winning education curricula, exemplary public advocacy initiatives, effective communication mediums and a diverse network of forums for business exchange, each designed to define our marketplace.
That’s AATC’s mission in life – the reasons that we exist.
Please check out all the great things going on in the Career Development Department.
ASCE Construction Institute (CI)
Welcome. The Construction Institute is one of seven institutes under the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and aims to bring together all stakeholders in an effort to advance and improve the construction industry. The Construction Institute prides itself on being the leader in promoting excellence in construction.
British American Business Council of New England (BABCNE )
The British American Business Council of New England, Inc. (BABCNE) is a non-profit international business association with a membership of more than 100 New England-based companies and individuals involved in transatlantic trade. It was launched in September 1986 by HRH The Prince of Wales.
The Council is dedicated to helping its members build and manage their businesses by providing them with introductions and referrals, marketing & networking opportunities and business intelligence through a variety of programs, trade services and publications. The programs range from events with distinguished speakers from government, industry and academia, to informational seminars on current business issues and international networking evenings.
BABCNE is a founding member of the British American Business Council (BABC) network which consists of 32 business organizations located in the US and UK and with affiliates in Canada and Mexico. Its combined membership includes around 4,000 companies and individuals involved in international trade, and provides invaluable networking opportunities to the members of the various chapters.
British-American Business Council of Tampa Bay (BABC )
The British-American Business Council Tampa Bay (BABC Tampa Bay) was first incorporated in 1985 as the British-American Chamber of Comerce of Tampa Bay and is an affiliate member of the British-American Business Council (BABC), which represents more than 10,000 executives of 33 member organizations in the United States, Canada, Mexico and the United Kingdom.
The principle purpose is to promote trade and commerce between the United States and the United Kingdom. Locally, we represent a variety of companies and individuals who are either English establishing contacts, or setting up a business in the US -- or, Americans wishing to do business in the UK and/or attract inward investment.
Building Industry Association of Southern California (BIA/SC)
Establised in 1923, the BIA/SC is a non-profit organization that represents over 2,400 in the building and construction industries of Southern California. Members include architects, roofers, and general contractors.
Building Owners and Managers Association of Greater New York (BOMA-NY)
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Your partner in success, the Greater New York area association of BOMA International, the world's largest trade organization, which represents 91 local associations throughout the United States and ten affiliates in Austrailia, Brazil, Canada, Finland, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, the Phillippines (2) and South Africa.
Representative of the largest industry in our market area-commercial real estate-which generates approximately $1.5 billion in annual tax revenue.
Responsible for the ownership/management of approximately 400,000,000 sq. ft. of office space, including some of the world's most prestigious properties.
And, collectively, we serve as the first line of defense for New York's working public, accountable for the safety, physical well-being and security of the City's 3 million office tenants.
California Building Industry Association (CBIA)
The California Building Industry Association is a statewide trade association representing more than 5,000 companies, including homebuilders, trade contractors, architects, engineers, designers, suppliers and other industry professionals. According to a recent study, the homebuilding industry contributes more than $60 billion a year to the state's economy and generates 525,000 jobs.
By advocating legislative and administrative reforms needed to provide quality, affordable housing for all Californians, CBIA is working to remove barriers to housing construction that have resulted in a housing shortfall that helps make California's urban areas the most expensive housing markets in the nation and threatens our state's future economic health.
Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA)
The Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) is “The Source & Resource for Construction Financial Professionals” and the only nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the construction financial professional.
Established in 1981, CFMA’s General Members represent all types of contractors – including generals and subs – as well as developers, construction managers, architects, engineers, principals, and material and equipment suppliers. Associate Members include the accounting, insurance, surety, software, legal, and banking specialists who serve the construction industry.
CFMA chapters in major cities from Maine to Hawaii offer local workshops, seminars, and programs that complement the extensive member services provided by CFMA Headquarters in Princeton, NJ. CFMA currently has more than 7,000 members in 88 chapters throughout the U.S.
Construction Management Association of America (CMAA)
The Mission of CMAA is "to promote and enhance leadership, professionalism, and excellence in managing the development and construction of projects and programs."
The Vision of CMAA is "to be the recognized authority in managing the development and construction of projects and programs."
CMAA is leading the growth and acceptance of construction management as a professional discipline that can add significant value to the entire construction process, from conception to ongoing operation.
Membership in CMAA includes more than 4,000 firms and individuals. Owners, engineers, architects, contractors, educators, students...everyone with a stake in the construction industry's success.
All parties to a project are vitally interested in excellence of execution--including rapid completion, high fidelity to specifications, conscientious cost control, and optimum use of all resources. Professional construction management delivers these values.
Construction Owners Association of America (COAA)
Building Owners and Developers build, not as a primary business, but as a secondary objective. Owners and Developers stand alone in the complex, changing construction process, representing themselves in a major financial commitment. The management of the design and construction process requires knowledge of an industry whose technology evolves and changes continuously. It requires interfacing with all the groups involved in the construction process. Timing becomes critical to the owner's bottom line. Changes and decision-making endlessly occur. Disputes and litigation may become an issue. Owners and Developers, both public and private, have needed a forum. A meeting place to gather, share common goals, learn, discuss, survey the future and share a collective voice. These are the goals that fostered the founding of Construction Owners Association of America.
COAA was founded in 1994 to serve the interests of construction project owners. COAA is comprised of a diverse group of men and women representing construction project owners throughout America.
COAA is dedicated to making a significant and lasting impact on the construction industry through its leadership by creating a unified, collective voice for owners' issues in the construction process.
Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA)
The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) is an association of leaders in the design and construction industry utilizing design-build and integrated project delivery methods to achieve high performance projects.
Founded in 1993, and headquartered in Washington, DC, DBIA proudly stands as the only membership organization bringing together thousands of organizations and individuals representing architects, engineers, public and private owners, general and specialty contractors, manufacturer and suppliers, students, college and university faculty, legal and finance professionals, and many more. In summary, DBIA is the design and construction industry’s hub--the only organization that makes whole the industry’s many parts.
Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA)
The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) is the trade association representing financial services companies and manufacturers in the $650 billion U.S. equipment finance sector. ELFA members are the driving force behind the growth in the commercial equipment finance market and contribute to capital formation in the U.S. and abroad. Overall, business investment in equipment and software accounts for 8.0 percent of the GDP; the commercial equipment finance sector contributes about 4.5 percent to the GDP.
Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA)
The mission of the Florida Home Builders Association, a professional trade organization comprised of local associations and affiliated with the National Association of Home Builders, is to serve its members by striving for a successful building environment throughout the state.
The programs and services provided to FHBA’s members enhance their professionalism and encourage their involvement in community leadership to improve the quality of life for all Florida citizens.
The association is dedicated to an active governmental affairs program which provides safe and affordable housing and the opportunity for home ownership.
Greater Baltimore Urban League (BUL )
Established in 1924, The Greater Baltimore Urban League is one of Baltimore’s oldest community- based organizations devoted to empowering African Americans to enter the economic and social mainstream. Through direct services, advocacy, research, policy analysis, community mobilization, collaboration and communications, we actualize our mission to empower communities and change lives.
Greater Washington Urban League (GWUL )
Founded in 1938 and one of more than 100 affiliates of the National Urban League, the Greater Washington Urban League is a major civil rights and social services organization located in the District of Columbia. The League has nearly
70 years of experience in dealing effectively with a wide range of social and economic problems, and is governed by a 37-member Board of Directors composed of a cross-section of individuals from the Washington metropolitan area, and an Advisory Board that lends expertise and guidance to support the work of the agency.
The mission of the League is "to increase the economic and political empowerment of African Americans and other minorities and to help all Americans share equally in the responsibilities and rewards of full citizenship." To accomplish its mission, the League uses the tools and methods of social work, economics, law and other disciplines to bring about equal opportunities and equal access to African Americans and minorities in the Washington metropolitan area.
This new decade and century see the Greater Washington Urban League continuing an ongoing partnership with major institutions in both the public and private sectors to alleviate the hardships experienced by our constituents. Such partnerships also provide new avenues for our constituents to enter into the economic mainstream. Base support is provided by various private funding sources and the League also has contracts with federal and local government agencies to conduct specially-funded programs. Although many of our programs are government funded, the League continually seeks creative ways in which to involve the private sector and community groups in joint programmatic ventures.
Home Builders Association of Northern California (HBANC)
The Home Builders Association of Northern California is a professional, non-profit association committed to promoting housing for people of all income levels and the production of quality homes. HBANC's membership comprises about 800 home builders, trade contractors, suppliers and industry professionals in the Bay Area.
Jacksonville Urban League (JUL)
The Urban League is the nation's oldest and largest community-based movement devoted to empowering African-Americans and others to enter the economic and social mainstream.
The Urban League movement was founded in 1910. The National Urban League which is headquartered in New York City spearheads our nonprofit, nonpartisan, community-based movement. The heart of that movement is our professionally staffed Urban League affiliates in over 100 cities in 35 states and the District of Columbia. The Jacksonville Urban League was founded in 1947.
As an affiliate of the NUL, the mission of the Jacksonville Urban League is to assist African Americans and others achieve economic self-reliance, parity, power and civil rights.
National Contract Management Association (NCMA)
More than 18,000 professionals enhance their knowledge and leverage opportunities in purchasing, procurement, project management, and contract management with the National Contract Management Association. Comprised of individual volunteer members and other professional groups from nonprofit, industry, and government, NCMA continues to provide unique resources for the contracting community. For 45 years, members have taken advantage of NCMA membership benefits to advance their careers. Practical, proven survival techniques and industry news help members stay informed about current contract management events. NCMA continues to provide vital information about the field through the association’s prestigious publications, educational materials, and professional resources. NCMA’s vision is to be the contract management profession’s lead representative and association of choice.
National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA )
Organized and chartered in 1947, the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) is a non-profit trade association serving every segment of the industry, and is recognized as the largest and most respected tile contractors association in the world.
Growth and Longevity
The entire industry benefits from our efforts. We include manufacturers, distributors, contractors, architects, designers and builders in our programs. We firmly believe that manufacturers producing quality products, sold by trained and reputable distributors, and professionally installed by qualified contractors for satisfied customers, result in growth and longevity for our industry.
Education - Dedication
NTCA members take pride in being a part of an association that has spearheaded education for the professional installation of ceramic tile and allied products. We have dedicated our Association, people and resources to the betterment of the ceramic tile and allied industries and are engaged in a wide variety of activities on behalf of our members and our industry.
Northern Virginia Urban League (NVUL )
Established in 1910, the Urban League is the nation's oldest and largest community- based movement devoted to empowering African Americans to enter the economic and social mainstream. Today, the National Urban League, headquartered in New York City, spearheads the non-partisan efforts of its local affiliates. There are over 100 local affiliates of the National Urban League located in 35 states and the District of Columbia providing direct services to more than 2 million people nationwide through programs, advocacy and research.
The Northern Virginia Urban League (NOVAUL), as part of this national network, provides direct services and effective advocacy to empower our constituents to enter the economic and social mainstream. NOVAUL addresses the social and economic needs of Northern Virginia’s minorities, youth, elderly and low-income residents.
Pennsylvania Planning Association (PPA )
The Pennsylvania Chapter of APA is a chapter of the American Planning Association (APA). Pennsylvania Chapter of APA is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization for professional planners and planning officials, as well as other organizations and individuals interested in planning.
Approximately 1,300 members strong, Pennsylvania Chapter of APA works to promote planning at all levels of the Commonwealth through workshops, meetings, an annual conference, legislative monitoring, and public awareness efforts. Pennsylvania Chapter of APA members participate with various groups with shared values and goals.
Members receive information through a bimonthly publication, The Vantage Point, and through regular updates on the Web site, www.planningpa.org. In addition, the six Sections of the Chapter provide local services to members and others through program meetings, local workshops and newsletters.
Pennsylvania Chapter of APA is a partner of the Pennsylvania Municipal Planning Education Institute (PMPEI), along with Pennsylvania State University Cooperative Extension. The Institute provides training to planning commission members, zoning officers and zoning hearing board members throughout Pennsylvania.
Three special opportunities exist within Pennsylvania Chapter of APA to support planning education. The Pitkin Fund and the Spaulding Trust provide support for students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs in planning or related curriculums that have a demonstrated track record of preparing students to become planners. The Irving Hand Excellence in Planning Continuing Education Award provides an annual scholarship in the amount of $2,500 to support an outstanding Pennsylvania applicant who demonstrates excellence in the field of community planning, as well as a desire to enhance his or her expertise and/or develop new skills.
Search American Careers (S.A.C.)
SAC is a global commerce consulting firm that provides business solutions to successful enterprises across the the globe. SAC understands the challenges that the international community faces. To meet that challenge, SAC's services range from recruitment to the brokering of professional services including Physical and Cyber Security, Construction, Intelligence, Oil and Gas Exploration and Logistics.
We appreciate the the necessity of not only the right complement of experience and skill, but the harmonization of vision and culture of a company and its leadership. Our network of worldwide talent and our knowledge of the international business community enable SAC to deliver the most accurate business solutions to the institutions we support.
TEA (TEA)
TEA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting organizations that are seeking to engage, enchant, educate and entertain their guests and visitors with the creators of compelling places and experiences worldwide. Our members have conceived, designed, developed, fabricated and produced highly successful experience-based museum exhibits, science center interactives, corporate visitor centers, live events and live performance venues, themed entertainment and retail centers, casinos and resorts, themed restaurants, aquariums, zoos, heritage centers, theme parks and more.
If you need to engage your visitors, to provide your guests with an experience to remember, or to create a unique and visionary environment, then TEA can help you connect with the most experienced design, development and construction talent in the world. TEA's full range of services to help you find the right vendor for your project are provided at no charge and under no obligation, with only the expectation that we will help you find the people and firms you need to succeed! Working with TEA, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain, ensuring that your project is aware of and has access to a world of incredible talent and accomplishments.
Texas Apartment Association (TAA )
The Texas Apartment Association, Inc. (TAA) is a non-profit statewide trade association dedicated to unifying rental housing professionals through education, legislative advocacy and member services. TAA is affiliated with the National Apartment Association and local associations in 25 Texas cities. Members join TAA and NAA by joining the local affiliate in their area.
Texas Land Title Association (TLTA)
The Texas Land Title Association (TLTA) a statewide trade association representing the title insurance industry in Texas. Founded in 1908 and serving a membership of over 2,500, we provide regulatory and legislative advocacy, continuing education and up-to-date information in keeping with our mission to enhance and protect the industry.
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Featured Site
Since 1857, the American Institute of Achitects (AIA) has represented the professional interests of America's architects. As AIA members, nearly 72,000 licensed architects, emerging professionals, and allied partners express their commitment to excellence in design and livability in our nation's buildings and communities. Members adhere to a code of ethics and professional conduct that assures the client, the public, and colleagues of an AIA-member architect's dedication to the highest standards in professional practice.
Triangle Urban League (TUL )
Triangle Urban League Young Professionals Network (TUL YPN) is a network of young professionals that provides an outlet for community volunteerism, leadership development, economic empowerment and political engagement.
Tucson Urban League, Inc. (TUL )
The Tucson Urban League is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and was founded in 1971 in response to a significantly high unemployment rate among minorities in Tucson. A committee of businessmen from the Tucson Chamber of Commerce, led by Henry Quinto, organized this affiliate and for 35 years the Tucson Urban League has been a moving force in creating change for minorities.
Located in the Empowerment Zone, the League provides great opportunities to reinvest in Tucson. The Empowerment Zone is a mixture of tax, financing and work training incentives that are designed to revitalize our inner city. Federal tax incentives are now available to support local businesses and encourage the hiring of Zone residents. The federal tax incentives benefit businesses by improving the bottom line and benefit individuals by increasing job opportunities and income.
Urban League of Central Carolinas, Inc. (ULCC)
The Urban League of Central Carolinas is a multi-service, non-profit Agency, organized in 1978. Its mission is to promote financial stability among African-American families and others, and racial inclusion in our community. Our range of programs can benefit anyone in need of education, skills training, career development, employment services, and youth programs. We serve persons from all economic levels - from area professionals to those living within designated "fragile" and "at risk" neighborhoods. The Urban League has always been stalwarts for advocacy on behalf of its' constituency. We have something for most everyone. Having served over 25,000 people, we proudly celebrate 30 years of service to this community.
Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts (ULEM)
The Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts is located in Roxbury near a hub of college and individuals in need of our unique services. The League provides services that encompass the needs of disadvantaged children, parents, and adults seeking life skills for long term opportunities. The service offerings the League provides are different from traditional employment training programs because they focus on improving the individuals by building a strong foundation of self confidence, realistic capabilities, and self worth. The culture that the League has created allows individuals to participate collectively while expressing themselves individually in a safe and accepting manner.
Urban League of Greater Chattanooga (ULCHATT )
The Urban League of Greater Chattanooga is an affiliate of the National Urban League (NUL), the nation's oldest and largest community-based movement devoted to empowering African Americans and other underserved individuals to enter the economic and social mainstream. The Urban League movement was founded in 1910. The National Urban League, headquartered in New York City, spearheads our nonprofit, nonpartisan, community-based movement. The heart of the Urban League movement is the professionally staffed Urban League affiliates in over 100 cities in 34 states and the District of Columbia.
The Urban League of Greater Chattanooga is part of a $200 million national organization that serves over two million people annually. With a 90-year history of providing services, Urban Leagues have a $10 billion impact on the economy of the United States of America.
The Urban League of Greater Chattanooga, under the leadership of Warren E. Logan, Jr. has sought to emphasize greater reliance on the unique resources and strengths of the African-American community to find solutions to its own problems. To accomplish this, the League's approach has been to utilize fully the tools of advocacy, research, program service and systems change. The result has been an organization with strong roots in the community, focused on the social and educational development of youth, economic self-sufficiency and racial inclusion. The Urban League in Chattanooga, through its outreach programs, serves more than 1000 individuals each year.
Urban League of Greater Dallas and North Central Texas (ULGD )
Over the years the League has been in the forefront in its struggle to enable African Americans and other citizens to secure economic self-reliance, parity, power and civil rights. Its programs include employment, health, housing, education, technology training, ex-offender reentry program and seniors' services. Because of the League's efforts there have been many accomplishments including the following: founded and operated the first funded Sickle Cell Anemia Program; sponsored the first job and health fairs; organized the integration of Fair Park concessions; and is currently one of two HUD certified housing counseling agencies. The most memorable was the move to its permanent headquarters/technology center in 1999. With the opening of the new facility in the heart of Oakcliff, the League's vision "to be the leading community based organization devoted to enabling all citizens to enter and enhance their position in the economic and social mainstream" is becoming a reality. It now serves as the "hub" for providing the critical academic, technical and life skills for citizens to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
Urban League of Greater New Orleans (ULNO )
In 1938 at the urging of negro businessmen and local religious leaders, the Council of Social Agencies, aided by Jesse O. Thomas, Southern Field Secretary for the National Urban League, founded the Urban League of Greater New Orleans. The conditions facing Negro New Orleanians mirrored those of other urban dwellers which propelled the newly formed group to advocate for better race relations which would be the foundation for improving the plight of Negroes economically and socially. The urban League would serve as a "clearing house" for the industrial, social, and general welfare problems of the Negro people.
Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh (ULPGH )
The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh was founded in 1918 with the shared National Urban League mission of enabling African-Americans to secure economic self-reliance, parity and power, and civil rights. Today, the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh has become one of the most accomplished affiliates in the country, leading by example with a perfect 5 out of 5 on a recent performance review conducted by the National Urban League. The rating assessed three key criteria: organizational soundness, organizational vitality, and implementation of mission.
The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh is focused on serving African-American constituents and other minorities, but no one is ever turned away. Last fiscal year, the affiliate served over 36,000 individuals in Pittsburgh and the surrounding counties. As the largest comprehensive social service/civil rights organization in Southwestern Pennsylvania, the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh provides services in the areas of education, health advocacy, housing, early childhood and youth development, hunger services, employment and career training and counseling, and economic empowerment. For example, between July 1, 2006 and June 30, 2007, the agency served more than 2,500 youth through its Education and Youth Development Department, more than 5,000 adults through its Employment Training and Economic Empowerment Department, more than 4,600 children, youth and adults through the Family Growth and Child Development Department, and more than 24,000 people through the Housing Department and Hunger Services Program.
Two of the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh’s current programs – Operation Home and Hunger Services – provide outreach to residents of Allegheny, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Washington and Westmoreland Counties. Operation Home offers first time homebuyers classes to prepare themselves to qualify for home buying. Hunger Services provides counseling and referral to citizens who are eligible to receive food stamps but who may not realize it.
Urban League of Philadelphia (ULP)
Established in 1910, the National Urban League is the nation’s oldest and largest community-based movement devoted to empowering African Americans to enter the economic and social mainstream. Today, the National Urban League spearheads the non-partisan efforts of its 103 local affiliates that provide services to more than 2 million people nationwide. Since 1917, the Urban League of Philadelphia, as part of this national network, provides direct services, research and policy advocacy to help individuals and communities reach their fullest potential.
Utah Society of Association Executives (USAE )
The Utah Society of Association Executives (USAE) is the Utah affiliate of the American Society of Association Executive (ASAE). Based in Midvale Utah, the USAE is here to provide a networking opportunity for associations and organization across the state. The USAE meets each month in various locations throughout the state.
Washington Multi-Family Housing Association (WMFHA )
The Washington Multi-Family Housing Association is the Washington State chapter of the National Apartment Association. We are a collection of over 55 Property Management companies, over 350 Apartment Communities, representing over 74,000 apartment homes, and over 100 suppliers working together to promote and enrich the multi-family housing industry in Washington state.
One of our primary objectives is to actively monitor and influence the legislative process. WMFHA has a full time lobbyist representing the multifamily housing industry in Olympia. As an affiliate of the National Apartment Association (NAA), and through a joint legislative alliance with the National Multi Housing Council (NMHC) we are able to speak for you in both regulatory and legislative bodies at the federal and state government levels. We make sure you stay informed of regulatory requirements that affect you, your business and your professional licensing or educational requirements as well as taxation, environmental issues, and building codes.
In addition, WMFHA has a Political Action Committee (PAC), which raises money and works to help get elected those public officials who will work with us on multi family housing issues to affect favorable change in the lawmaking process.
As stated in our mission statement, our goal is to promote professionalism through education. As an affiliate of the NAA, we are privileged to offer six nationally recognized professional designation programs. These programs are widely respected for their rigorous and comprehensive approach to career development in the multifamily housing industry. With some study and hard work, you and/or employees can earn professional credentials in multi-site property supervision (CAPS), apartment management (CAM), leasing (NALP), maintenance (CAMT), idependent rental owner (IROC), or as a certified apartment supplier (CAS).
