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.
Association of Internal Management Consultants (AIMC)
Internal Management Consultants are--today more than ever-essential resources to their corporations. Whether change managers, process managers or organizational effectiveness and development specialists, they vitalize their corporation and facilitate/implement change for the better.
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.
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.
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.
Measurement, Control & Automation Association (MCAA )
Measurement, Control & Automation Association online. They are the trade association of leading companies who manufacture and distribute a wide variety of process controls, field measurement and analysis instrumentation, systems and software used in industrial process control and factory automation around the world.
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.
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 Federation of International Trade Associations (FITA)
Welcome. The Federation of International Trade Associations (FITA) is comprised of 450 independent, international associations. Members represent a broad selection of the international trade community, such as: manufacturers, contractors, freight forwarders, and more.
FITA furthers international trade by strengthening the role of local, regional and national associations in the US, as well as Mexico and Canada.
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.
