Air & Waste Management Association (AWMA)
Welcome. As a nonprofit, nonpartisan professional organization, the Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA) focuses on enhancing knowledge and expertise through a neutral forum for more than 9000 environmental professionals in 65 countries. In addition, the A&WMA works to promote responsibility and effective decision making in organizations for the global environment that will benefit society.
More than 2,000 institutions (community and hospital blood banks, hospital transfusion services and laboratories) and 8,000 individuals are members of the AABB, including physicians, scientists, administrators, medical technologists, blood donor recruiters and public relations personnel. Members are located in all 50 states and 80 foreign countries.
American Academy of Environmental Engineers (AAEE)
Founded in 1955, The American Academy of Environmental Engineers is dedicated to excellence in the practice of environmental engineering to ensure the public health, safety, and welfare to enable humankind to co-exist in harmony with nature.
The American Academy of Environmental Engineers is a group of highly qualified professional engineers who have imposed self-testing and review for entry qualification. Each Board Certified Environmental Engineer or Board Certified Environmental Engineering Member, have not only the standard prerequisites for specialty certification, but also has passed written and oral examinations and reviews by an admission panel of the Academy. The Academy's certification program is accredited by the Council of Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards.
The Academy is an active participant in the accreditation of environmental engineering curricula. Through this process, the Academy ensures that educational standards are responsive to the needs of the professional and that tomorrow's engineers will meet the needs of the profession.
The Academy further organizes multi-disciplinary teams of BCEEs and BCEEMs to participate in concept study groups. These groups seek solutions to major environmental problems. Once developed, the Academy provides these solutions to key policy makers in industry and government.
American Association of Railroad Superintendents (AARS)
Founded in 1881, the American Association of Railroad Superintendents serves the networking, education and development needs of railroad operations leadership and management of Class 1, regional and short lines, and passenger railroads as well as representatives of government and regulatory agencies.
AARS members gain the benefits of learning best practices, sharing insights and successes with peers, and expanding their network of colleagues in the railroad industry. The association also welcomes railroad suppliers as valued members and partners in the railroad community.
American Ceramic Society (ACerS)
Founded in 1898, The American Ceramic Society (ACerS) continues its century-old mission to serve the informational, educational, and professional needs of the international ceramics community.
More than 6,000 scientists, engineers, researchers, manufacturers, plant personnel, educators, students, marketing and sales professionals from more than 60 countries make up the members of this advanced organization. ACerS provides members and subscribers access to periodicals and books, meetings and expositions, and online technical information. In addition, ACerS Journals are two of the most cited ceramic publications in the world.
American Chemical Society (ACS)
Welcome. The American Chemical Society (ACS) was founded in 1876 and now has a membership of more than 163,000 which makes it the largest scientific society. ACS is a not-for-profit organization that is recognized as a world leader in promoting scientific education and researching, as well as the public’s understanding of science.
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 Council of Engineering Companies of California (ACEC-CA)
ACEC California is a 50 plus year-old, nonprofit association of private consulting engineering and land surveying firms. As a statewide organization, we are dedicated to enhancing the consulting engineering and land surveying professions, protecting the general public and promoting use of the private sector in the growth and development of our state. Our members provide services for all phases of planning, designing and constructing projects. Member services include civil, structural, geotechnical, electrical and mechanical engineering and land surveying for all types of public works, residential, commercial and industrial projects.
American Council of Engineering Companies of Colorado (ACEC-CO)
The mission of the American Council of Engineering Companies of Colorado is to assist its members in achieving higher professional, ethical, business and economic standards, enabling member firms to provide quality consulting engineering services for their clients and the public.
American Council of Independent Laboratories (ACIL)
To Enhance Members’ Success by:
Providing advocacy, education, service and mutual support.
Promoting quality, ethics, independence, objectivity, and free enterprise.
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 Institute of Physics (AIP)
Reach the right audience. The Physics Today Jobs website, in conjunction with Physics Today magazine, is a niche recruiting resource representing over 125,000 highly-talented professionals in physical science, engineering, and computing. The site attracts 30,000 unique visitors to more than 250 new jobs each month, with a database featuring over 6,000 current resumes. Offering the flexibility of print and/or online ads, all packages include resume access and start at only $450. Physics Today partners with five scientific organizations – AAPT, APS, AVS, and IEEE Computer Society – to form a job-sharing Career Network.
American Physical Society (APS)
Hiring a scientist or engineer? The APS Career Center is the top niche employment site for physical science and engineering jobs, attracting more than 250 new jobs and 30,000 unique visitors each month. Over 70% of registered job seekers hold at least a Masters degree in these highly-specialized fields. Pricing starts at only $450, and includes access to over 6,000 current resumes. The APS Career Center is a partner in the Physics Today Career Network, a job-sharing resource comprised of five online scientific job boards.
American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association (AREMA)
The American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA) was formed on October 1, 1997, as the result of a merger of three engineering support associations, namely the American Railway Bridge and Building Association, the American Railway Engineering Association and the Roadmasters and Maintenance of Way Association, along with functions of the Communications and Signal Division of the Association of American Railroads.
The rich history of the predecessor organizations, each having over 100 years of service to the rail industry, is the legacy of AREMA.
American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA )
ARMA serves as an advocate for firms and individuals who represent all aspects of rock mechanics and rock engineering. ARMA provides a communications link, a forum, and an information resource for members, related organizations, and the public.
ARMA's goal is to disseminate information through meetings, publications, and the Internet. ARMA publishes ARMA E-News , a periodic electronic newsletter , conducts educational workshops and short courses, organizes topical symposia, and sponsors the U.S. Rock Mechanics Symposium.
ARMA serves as an information repository on the development of rock mechanics and rock engineering, and promotes the development of knowledge within the field.
ARMA maintains U.S. membership in the International Society for Rock Mechanics
American Society for Quality (ASQ)
The American Society for Quality (ASQ) is the world’s leading authority on quality since 1946. The 104,000-member professional association creates better workplaces and communities worldwide by advancing learning, quality improvement, and knowledge exchange to improve business results. ASQ professionals are engaged in the technical, engineering, and management aspects of quality control assurance in industrial and services businesses.
American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE)
Welcome. The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) is both and educational and scientific organization that dedicates itself to the advancement of engineering in regards to agricultural, food, and biological systems. The 9,000 members of ASABE come from more than 100 countries.
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.
Army Engineer Association (AEA)
The AEA is a non-profit organization which supports the Army Corps of Engineers total family of Soldiers and Civilians, with programs and services not available elsewhere.
The primary role of the AEA is to promote all aspects of Army Engineering, throughout history, in its multiple missions of national defense, nation-building and humanitarian support. This encompasses all military and civil works responsibilities of U.S. Army engineer troop units and the Corps of Engineers.
The AEA’s focus is on the history, customs and traditions of Army Engineering, while keeping a keen eye on present day developments, and projecting Army engineering influences into the future.
It is recognized by the AEA that the unique and valuable partnering relationship between the Army Corps of Engineers and industry has been a major contributor to numerous successes. As such, the AEA executes several unique programs which serve to better solidify that relationship.
In summary, throughout history military and civilian Army Engineers have made significant contributions to the defense and development of the United States of America and other nations of the world. In that spirit, the AEA represents and promotes the past, present and future of engineering within the United States Army.
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.
ASM International - The Materials Information Society (ASMI)
Since our founding in 1913, ASM International has existed to provide a means for exchanging information and professional interaction. Today, our role has expanded to serve the technical interests of metals and materials professionals all over the world - but providing information and interaction remains our main purpose.
Association of Old Crows (AOC )
The on-going need for Electronic Warfare and Information Operations systems and capabilities in support of national security underscores the continuing need for the AOC. As AOC addresses its evolving role in fulfilling this future requirement, the AOC takes great pride in the ability of the association and its members to focus on answering this challenge with the experienced, professional perspective of an organization almost 40 years old.
AVS: Science and Technology (AVS)
Looking for an outstanding technology hire? The AVS Career Center is the key niche employment site for top-level managers in physics, engineering, vacuum science, materials, and processing, with 30,000 unique visitors and over 250 new jobs each month. Over 70% of registered job seekers hold at least a Masters degree in these very specific fields. Pricing begins at only $450, and includes access to over 6,000 current resumes. The AVS Career Center is one of five partners in the Physics Today Career Network, a science job-sharing resource.
Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES )
In response to a manifest need to provide a society that gave equal status to representatives of both biomedical and engineering interests, the Biomedical Engineering Society was incorporated in Illinois on February 1, 1968. As stated in the Articles of Incorporation, and modified by approval of the Board of Directors in October, 2006, the purpose of the Society is: "To promote and enhance biomedical engineering knowledge worldwide and its utilization for the health and wellbeing of humankind."
Initially, the membership of the Society consisted of 171 Founding members and 89 Charter members. With the cooperation of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, the first Open Meeting of the Biomedical Engineering Society was held at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Atlantic City on April 17, 1968.
The first Annual Meeting of the Biomedical Engineering Society was held in Houston, November 18-20, 1968, in conjunction with the 21st Annual Conference on Engineering in Medicine and Biology.
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.
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.
Engineering & Science Career Network (ESCN)
With a reach of 750,000 users, the ESCN is an alliance of niche association job boards built exclusively for professionals working within engineering and science industries. For job seekers and employers alike, the ESCN provides an effective online recruitment method to access the best quality jobs and candidates - in one place, on a single network.
Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD)
ESD promotes and celebrates excellence, innovation, cooperation, professional growth and fellowship in the engineering, scientific and allied professions.
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.
Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES)
Welcome. The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) is an interdisciplinary nonprofit organization for professionals in the human factors field. HFES encourages education and training for those entering the human factors profession and those already working in the field.
The society has numerous publications, they include: Human Factors journal, Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Bulletin, Ergonomics in Design magazine, and the yearly Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Directors and Yearbook.
IEEE Computer Society (IEEECS)
Adding a computing professional to your team? Post jobs with the IEEE Computer Society Career Center and reach the best and brightest computer science experts, with 30,000 unique visitors viewing more than 250 new jobs each month. Maximize exposure by advertising open positions in Computer magazine classifieds and/or online. Pricing starts at only $325, and includes access to over 6,000 current resumes. The IEEE Computer Society Career Center is a partner in the Physics Today Career Network, a job-sharing resource comprised of five online scientific job boards.
Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IES)
The IES, founded in 1906, has had a rich past; its second century promises an exciting future.
The website is designed to allow you to read about the Society's current goals: its mission and vision, its organizational structure, and its strategic plan. The website allows you to explore the Society's publication, and its educational products and goals; you can even take a free basic on-line course. Explore conferences, Society awards, committees, Sections, Districts, and Regions, and industry news.
IMEX Exchange, Inc. (IMEX)
The IMEX Exchange is dedicated to promoting international trade on the Internet, and through international trade, cooperation and understanding among nations and people. Their goal is to help global entrepreneurs grow their businesses while providing value to our shareholders.
Founded in 1994, IMEX Exchange, a Delaware corporation, became one of the pioneers in using the Internet to develop international trade.
IMEX's chairman, Dennis Stillwell, has been in the forefront of encouraging businesses to use the Internet as a business tool. His column in the Journal of Commerce, called the "CyberTrader" explored the issues and trials of early stage Internet development in regards to international trade.
In addition, Mr. Stillwell, has lectured all over the country on the Internet and International Trade. He has spoken before the United Nations, Department of Commerce, USAID, NEXCO, Connecticut World Trade Organization, and many other organizations as well as representative from many foreign countries.
The last couple of years, IMEX has been very active in joint ventures. The IMEX Exchange has taken lead roles in developing businesses including Global Network Incorporated, a network of newspaper sites serving ads for major advertisers.
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO )
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials has been protecting the public’s health and safety for more than eighty years by working in concert with government and industry to implement comprehensive plumbing and mechanical systems around the world.
As a membership-based association, IAPMO is proud to utilize an open consensus process in the development of our flagship Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Mechanical Code. These codes are established through scientific research, debate, and analysis, strengthening our position at the forefront of the plumbing and mechanical industries.
The IAPMO Group is a complete service organization, providing code development assistance, industry-leading education, and a manufacturer-preferred quality assurance program. Each component of the IAPMO Group works toward our ultimate goal of protecting the health of people everywhere.
International Gas Turbine Institute of ASME (IGTI)
The International Gas Turbine Institute (IGTI) of ASME is dedicated to supporting the international exchange and development of information to improve the design, application, manufacture, operation and maintenance, and environmental impact of all types of gas turbines, turbomachinery and related equipment.
Since 1956 IGTI has been an important resource for the gas turbine community, hosting an annual conference and exposition, Turbo Expo, as well as providing professional development tools to foster knowledge and career growth. In addition, IGTI's 16 technical committees provide regular ongoing forums for program development and technical exchange, addressing all areas of technical expertise related to gas turbines.
International Trade Council of Greater Kansas City, Inc. (ITCKC )
The Mission of the International Trade Council of Greater Kansas City, Inc. is to promote international business through focused commercial education and networking to support individuals and businesses in the Greater Kansas City area. The ITC accomplishes its mission as a not-for-profit membership organization largely through the efforts of volunteer leadership with the assistance of a professional staff.
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.
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.
Monterey Bay International Trade Association (MBITA )
MBITA is a non-profit international trade association dedicated to promoting business networking, and education in the greater Monterey Bay Region. MBITA provides access to global resources and utilization through the latest technologies in order to maximize their members' profits in the global economy.
The Monterey Bay International Trade Association (MBITA) was founded in 1987 to promote international business and trade in the Santa Cruz, Monterey and Salinas area. MBITA is directed by experienced leaders in global trade, who understand the innovative methods of international business development. MBITA members benefit from this in-depth business and cross-cultural expertise.
In 1994, MBITA, representing the Counties of Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito, became a partner in Northern California's BAYTRADE consortium to help enterprises in diverse industries export products and services to the Pacific Rim, Latin American, European, and other global destinations.
NACE International (NACE)
NACE International is the leader in the corrosion engineering and science community, and is recognized around the world as the premier authority for corrosion control solutions.
NACE International was originally known as "The National Association of Corrosion Engineers" when it was established in 1943 by eleven corrosion engineers in the pipeline industry. These founding members were involved in a regional cathodic protection group formed in the 1930s, when the study of cathodic protection was introduced. With more than 60 years of experience in developing corrosion prevention and control standards, NACE International has become the largest organization in the world committed to the study of corrosion.
From just 11 engineers, our association has grown to more than 19,000 members in over 100 countries. Built upon decades of knowledge and expertise from dedicated members all around the world, NACE International is involved in every industry and area of corrosion prevention and control, from chemical processing and water systems, to transportation and infrastructure protection.
NASBITE International (NASBITE )
NASBITE International is a professional organization for the global business community. Our members include global business educators and trainers at academic institutions; trade specialists at federal, state and local trade assistance organizations, and practitioners that engage in or facilitate global business activity.
NASBITE Mission: Advancing the practice of global business
NASBITE Goals:
* To coordinate and administer the Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) credential.
* To promote an exchange of information and resources among global business education and assistance professionals.
* To offer professional development for those engaged in global business education and assistance.
* To provide advocacy and leadership for global business education and assistance professionals.
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 Council of Structural Engineers Association (NCSEA)
The National Council of Structural Engineers Associations (NCSEA) was formed to constantly improve the level of standard of practice of the structural engineering profession throughout the United States, and to provide an identifiable resource for those needing communication with the profession.
National Hydrogen Association (NHA)
The NHA's mission is to foster the development of hydrogen technologies and their utilization in industrial, commercial, and consumer applications and promote the role of hydrogen in the energy field.
NEXCO (NEXCO)
NEXCO is an international trade association that sponsors monthly seminars and webinars that provide pertinent and timely information to importers, exporters, freight forwarders, bankers, attorneys, accountants, and any other professional engaged in global trade. Our members have interests in insurance, international banking, freight forwarding, trade law, customs brokerage, trade software and e-commerce. They are large and small, American, foreign and multinational.
Serving the international business community in New York City since 1963, NEXCO specializes in low cost technical seminars that take the mystery out of trade. Our Board of Directors is comprised of international business leaders from the New York City area.
NEXCO puts on one seminar every month. Each seminar is marketed to over 3,000 people in the New York City metropolitan region, and the list is growing daily.
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.
Norwegian-American Chamber of Commerce Mid-Atlantic Chapter, Inc. (NACCMA )
The Norwegian-American Chamber of Commerce, Mid-Atlantic Chapter, Inc. is a non-profit membership organization formed to promote trade, create business opportunities, professional relationships, and goodwill between the U.S. Mid-Atlantic Region and Norway. NACC MA serves innovative Norwegian and American companies and experienced professionals seeking to develop international business opportunities and expand their professional network. Located in Washington, D.C., the Chamber provides access to vital business and professional resources from the public and private sector and a doorway to significant commercial opportunities in the U.S. and Norway. With a diverse membership portfolio of over 150 corporate and individual members, NACC MA offers an exceptional membership opportunity in a globally connected business network.
Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI )
Packexpo.com is a website devoted to the packaging industry. It is for suppliers and buyers of packaging machinery, materials, components and services. It is for the seasoned CEO and the person sitting down to his or her first day on the job. It is for anyone who works in this challenging and innovative business. It is a place that is going to help all of us to be smarter, to do our jobs better, and to communicate more effectively. The information you need at your fingertips, to meet the demands your day places in front of you, is right here, available from the convenience of your own computer.
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.
Small Business Exporters Association of the United States (SBEA )
The Small Business Exporters Association of the United States is the largest and oldest nonprofit association dedicated exclusively to small and mid-size business exporters in the United States. SBEA serves as the international trade arm of the National Small Business Association. Founded in 1937, NSBA is the nation’s oldest nonprofit small business advocacy organization. It has 150,000 members in all 50 U.S. states.
Society of American Military Engineers (SAME)
The mission of the Society of American Military Engineers is to promote and facilitate engineering support for national security by developing and enhancing relationships and competencies among uniformed services, public and private sector engineers, and related professionals.
Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE), founded in 1950, is a not-for-profit educational and service organization. SWE is the driving force that establishes engineering as a highly desirable career aspiration for women. SWE empowers women to succeed and advance in those aspirations and be recognized for their life-changing contributions and achievements as engineers and leaders.
Southeast Stormwater Association (SESWA)
The Southeast Stormwater Association was created in response to the ever-increasing demand for information on stormwater management. Work with EPA Region IV and include the states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. With a primary focus on services to stormwater professionals in city and county governments, membership is available to those in state, regional and local governments, the private sector, non-profit organizations and academia.
The purpose of SESWA is to conduct training and educational programs such as workshops, seminars and conferences for professional staff and elected officials. Research, compile and distribute information about stormwater management, flooding, best management practices and policies, water quality, and the creation/operation of stormwater utilities and other financing mechanisms. Monitor the decision-making processes of regulatory agencies in the region as they relate to the interests of the membership. Promote and enhance the effective management and operation of stormwater management systems.
Springfield Urban League (SUL )
The Springfield Urban League, Inc. is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, civil rights and community-based movement that serves nearly 6,000 people annually, providing direct services, research and policy advocacy to assist individuals and communities in reaching their fullest potential. Primarily working with African Americans, Hispanics, and other emerging ethnic communities, it is networked with over 100 professionally staffed affiliates in over 35 states across the nation. The Movement, spearheaded by the National Urban League, headquartered in New York, works to close equality gaps for people at all economic levels and stages of life, and gives citizens a chance to give back as volunteers. Since its founding in 1926, the Springfield Urban League has helped hundreds of thousands of Americans overcome countless challenges in civil and human rights.
Technical Association of the Pulp & Paper Industry (TAPPI )
TAPPI is the leading association for the worldwide pulp, paper, packaging, and converting industries and co-publisher of Paper360°. Through information exchange, trusted content, and networking opportunities, TAPPI helps members elevate their performance by providing solutions that lead to better, faster, and more cost effective ways of doing business.
TAPPI serves four distinct segments of the global industry: pulp and paper technical, pulp and paper operations, converting and packaging, and suppliers and consultants. Recently, the Association has expanded its reach within the pulp and paper industry to the operations area, providing value throughout the production chain. At the same time, TAPPI remains committed to providing the vital forum that more technically focused scientists and engineers need and expect from TAPPI as they work to discover the innovative solutions our industry needs. TAPPI is committed to helping pulp and paper manufacturers improve their manufacturing operations, enrich their workforce, and shape our industry’s future.
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.
The Association of Environmental and Engineering Geologists (AEG )
AEG is the acknowledged international leader in environmental and engineering geology, and is greatly respected for its stewardship of the profession.
AEG offers information on environmental and engineering geology useful to practitioners, scientists, students, and the public. Other geoscience organizations recognize the value of using and sharing AEG's outstanding resources.
AEG leads the profession in its advocacy for:
Legislation
Professional Licensure
Regulation
Codes and Standards
The Hong Kong Association of New York (HKANY )
Established in 1987, the Hong Kong Association of New York, Inc. is a 501(c) (6) non-profit organization. Its members represent major corporations, professional firms, financial and academic institutions, and small businesses. Individuals who have an affiliation with Hong Kong or who conduct business in or via Hong Kong are encouraged to join.
The Association affords opportunities for its members to network and strengthen business contacts. It organizes regular events such as breakfasts, luncheons and after-work meetings and networking events to enable members and their guests to interact with distinguished business people and senior government officials from both Hong Kong and the U.S. who share information and their perspectives on timely issues of importance related to Hong Kong, China and the Asia Pacific Region.
The HKANY currently has over 700 members and friends including individuals, law firms and corporations interested in economic, financial and legal trends affecting Hong Kong, the Pearl River Delta Region, China and Asia, in general. Our members follow the progress of matters such as the Pan-Pearl River Delta initiative to expand trade in nine provinces and two Special Administrative Regions which surround Hong Kong; private equity, venture investment and developments in the financial services sector in China for which Hong Kong is a major port of entry; the expansion of, and benefits derived from, the Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement with China ("CEPA"); legal developments affecting business matters between Hong Kong and China as well as a variety of topics of current interest in the region.
The Optical Society (OSA)
Founded in 1916, the Optical Society of America (OSA) was organized to increase and diffuse the knowledge of optics, pure and applied; to promote the common interests of investigators of optical problems, of designers and of users of optical apparatus of all kinds; and to encourage cooperation among them. The purposes of the Society are scientific, technical and educational.
The Optical Society of America brings together optics and photonics scientists, engineers, educators, technicians and business leaders. OSA's membership totals more than 14,000 individuals from over 81 countries. Approximately 40% of the Society's members reside outside the United States.
The Society of the Plastics Industry (SPI)
Founded in 1937, The Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc., is the trade association representing one of the largest manufacturing industries in the United States. SPI's members represent the entire plastics industry supply chain, including processors, machinery and equipment manufacturers and raw materials suppliers. The U.S. plastics industry employs 1.1 million workers and provides more than $379 billion in annual shipments.
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 Essex County (ULEC)
Our mission is to assist African American and other disadvantaged urban residents in the achievement of social and economic equality.
Ensure that our children are well educated and equipped for economic self-reliance in the 21 st century by offering the best foundations for education and job skills possible. Help adults attain economic self-sufficiency through good jobs, home ownership, entrepreneurship and financial literacy by offering seminars, study groups, job networking, remedial skills training, and technology training. Protect civil rights by eradicating all barriers to equal participation in the economic and social mainstream of America by offering seminars, community outreach events, voter education, and civic action opportunities.
Improve the health of lower income communities by directing them to free and other health care and screening options.
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.
Van Andel Global Trade Center (VAGTC )
A strong liberal education serves as the foundation for Grand Valley's wide array of undergraduate and graduate programs, fostering critical thinking, creative problem solving, and cultural understanding. Through personalized learning enhanced by active scholarship, we accomplish our mission of educating students to shape their lives, their professions, and their societies.
Virginia Society of Professional Engineers (VSPE)
The Virginia Society of Professional Engineers (VSPE) is a state level organization of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE). It serves the needs of over 1,100 Professional Engineers from across Virginia who are in private practice, government, construction, industry, and education.
Recognizing that service to the public, to the state, and to the profession is a fundamental obligation of the professional engineer, VSPE dedicates itself to the promotion and improvement of the profession of engineering as a social and economic influence vital to the welfare of the community, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the United States of America.
NSPE/VSPE promotes engineering licensure and ethics, advocates and protects PEs' legal rights at the national and state levels, and provides continuing education opportunities.
Washington International Trade Association (WITA )
The Washington International Trade Association (WITA) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to providing a neutral forum in the nation's capital for the open and robust discussion of international trade policy and related issues. WITA is widely considered Washington's premier trade forum.
WITA was founded in 1982 by a group of Washington area trade professionals who found a need to stay abreast of developments in trade policy, make and maintain professional contacts, and exchange information and ideas concerning world trade and international business opportunities.
Today, WITA's steadily growing membership is over 1,500 strong, including more than 120 corporate sponsors and group memberships. WITA keeps its members informed through an extensive series of programs and special events (such as our Annual Awards Dinner and Congressional Trade Agenda program) that focus on the latest positions taken by the Administration and Congress on trade policy, rules and regulations governing international trade, views of US trade policy from abroad, current issues in trade, and the latest developments in the ever-changing trade landscape.
Water Environment Association of Texas (WEAT)
The Water Environment Association of Texas (WEAT), formerly known as the Texas Water Pollution Control Association (TWPCA), was founded by professionals in the field of water quality as a non-profit, educational organization. TWPCA was created in 1962 and was incorporated in February 1978. The name was changed to the Water Environment Association of Texas in 1994. The roots of WEAT go back even further to 1928. The names of the earlier organizations were Texas Section of the Southwest Water Works Association (1928-1947), Sewage Division of the Texas Water Works and Sewage Short School (1944-1947), and Sewage and Industrial Waste Section of the Texas Water and Sewage Works Association (1951-1961).
Water Environment Federation (WEF)
Since 1928, the Water Environment Federation (WEF) has been dedicated to working for water quality professionals. WEF is a not-for-profit, educational and technical organization with a strong history and reputation as being a definitive resource in water quality. WEF’s membership includes over 36,000 water professionals, from every area of water quality. Post employment opportunities available within your organization or gain access to resumes of highly qualified water professionals.
Women in Aerospace (WIA)
Women in Aerospace (WIA) is dedicated to expanding women's opportunities for leadership and increasing their visibility in the aerospace community. Our membership, women and men, shares an interest in a broad spectrum of aerospace issues, including human space flight, aviation, remote sensing, satellite communications, robotic space exploration, and the policy issues surrounding these fields.
To facilitate discussion of issues facing women, as well as the aerospace industry as a whole, WIA organizes monthly programs in the Washington, DC area. Our member programming is geared towards audiences interested in a broad spectrum of aerospace issues, including human space flight, aviation, remote sensing, satellite communications, robotic space exploration, and the policy issues surrounding these fields. Featured speakers include senior representatives of the Administration, Congress, and Industry, including scientists, educators, and international aerospace experts.
Women's eChamber of Commerce, International (WECAI )
The Women’s ECommerce Association International™ is a not-for-profit, professional organization for individuals with an interest in doing business on the WEB. WECAI.org is dedicated to the advancement of women in business, industry, education and science.
The WECAI provides opportunities for personal and professional development through networking and through programs on topics related to doing business on the WEB. WECAI.org promotes high ethical standards of conduct and competence and promotes a professional attitude among its members.
The Women’s ECommerce Association, International sponsors virtual and in-person meetings, publishes an electronic newsletters, and supports and encourages networking both in person and via the internet.
