Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA )
As a support organization, the ATTA exists to:
Promote and grow the adventure travel market
Provide exclusive professional support, development, marketing, business building and cost-saving resources to ATTA members
Provide a unifying voice for the industry that promotes and facilitates knowledge sharing, networking and a common vision
Research, anticipate, interpret and share travel, consumer and industry trends
Identify, understand and rally industry leaders to tackle pressing issues, while propelling growth initiatives
Define “adventure travel” and establish “best practices” and operating standards
Encourage sustainable and environmentally and culturally sensitive adventure travel practices
American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI)
AAEI seeks to achieve tangible benefits for members by promoting efficiency, economy and professionalism in global trade through advocacy, education and communication. For more than 80 years, AAEI has been the national voice of American business in support of fair and open trade among nations. AAEI believes that unwise trade restrictions and protectionism ultimately injure the world’s largest consumer market and the world’s largest exporter – the United States. AAEI's expertise in international trade and customs matters is widely recognized in Washington and other national capitals. AAEI is the only national association dedicated exclusively to representing the interests of both American exporters and importers before U.S. government agencies, Congress, the Trade Community, international organizations, and foreign governments.
Association Executives of North Carolina (AENC )
AENC membership is comprised of CEOs and staff of associations in North Carolina and representatives from the association service and hospitality industries.
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.
Dallas-Fort Worth Association Executives (DFWAE )
DFWAE members are crucial parts of organizations that lead and change entire professions and industries. They know their individual successes elevate the status of our shared profession and enhance the organization's standing. DFWAE creates an atmosphere where our members can share the proficiencies they learned and the obstacles they encountered. When DFWAE members meet, they share those experiences and provide support to each other. That provides YOU with valuable tools to excel.
DFWAE works in the same way as members of your own association - we accomplish more together than we can separately. Your success benefits all of us.
For almost 20 years, DFWAE has been a good home for our members. We are an organization created by association managers to focus on the issues that directly affect them. Those issues are your issues, too, and that makes DFWAE your organization.
Georgia Society of Association Executives (GSAE)
GSAE is the state's only professional association for the executives of non-profit organizations representing business, industrial, professional and community service organizations with a combined economic impact in Georgia totaling more than $35 million.
The Georgia Society of Association Executives, Inc. is incorporated in the state of Georgia as a nonprofit organization and is exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c) (6) of the Internal Revenue Code. Dues paid to GSAE are not tax-deductible as a charitable contribution, but may be deducted as ordinary and necessary business expenses.
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.
Houston Society of Association Executives (HSAE )
The Houston Society of Association Executives is a progressive organization whose purpose is to enhance the professionalism and performance of those involved with voluntary membership organizations in the greater Houston area.
HSAE is a unique resource to the professional lives of Houston's Association Executives, offering outstanding opportunities to network with peers and to educate association leaders and their staff members.
Their goals are to:
Develop and maintain high professional standards of service and conduct among association executives.
Develop and present educational programs which further enhance the knowledge and competence of association executives.
Provide effective representation for association executives in relationship with government, business and our industry on issues within our purview.
Make the public aware of the positive role association play in our society.
Cooperate with other groups of association executives, to advance organizational management as a profession and creat liasons with other professional, government and business groups.
Acquire and disseminate information about the function and accomplishments of associations.
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.
Kansas City Society of Association Executives
The Kansas City Society of Association Executives is:
Dedicated to raising the profile of Kansas City associations through public awareness and educating public officials, while advancing the professionalism of association management.
Enhancing the performance of its association members and promoting unique marketing opportunities to its business partners who serve associations.
A 501(c)(6) nonprofit corporation that operates through an elected board of directors chosen annually by its membership. Its membership is made up of nearly 180 association members and 80 allied business members.
An allied society of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), the largest organization of association executives and industry suppliers in the world.
Kansas Society of Association Executives (KSAE )
KSAE is the Association for Associations. The society helps you network with other association executives, lobbyist members, and associate members that provide services to associations.
Louisiana Society of Association Executives (LSAE )
LSAE is an association comprised of chief executive officers and top staff of many different types of associations across Louisiana--business, trade, professional and convention and visitors bureaus.
Maryland Society of Association Executives (MSAE )
MSAE is a creative and effective community of committed and respected professionals leading associations into the future. The organization's goal is to promote and advance the association profession by providing to its membership and their associations education programs, professional development and essential resources. By encouraging membership in MSAE to work collectively and cooperatively in furthering their mission, goals and objectives. The MSAE strives for diversity and identifying and offering ongoing programs and activities to be of service to MSAE members.
Michigan Society of Association Executives (MSAE )
The Michigan Society of Association Executives is a not-for-profit membership organization that serves similar organizations in a variety of managerial and staff specialist roles. MSAE focuses its resources on the professional development needs of its members. The scope of program development includes the following broadly defined functions:
advancing knowledge and skill in organizational management and technical specialties
facilitating interchange of expertise and experience among professionals
advocating the values of professional management of not-for-profit membership organizations
assisting with the career progression of members
Mississippi Society of Association Executives (MSAE )
The primary purpose of MSAE is to provide educational opportunities for its members. However, MSAE also provides an excellent avenue for the exchange of ideas and information. Furthermore, MSAE provides its members with resources they need to enhance performance and ensure continued professional growth in associational activities. Executive members represent the business, government and professional interests of more than 100,000 Mississippians who belong to and participate in many different trade and professional associations.
The Mississippi Society is affiliated with the American Society of Association Executives located in Washington, DC. With more than 23,500 members worldwide, ASAE is the world's leading management education organization for association executives who manage trade and professional associations and societies and other not-for-profit membership organizations.
Missouri Society of Association Executives (MSAE)
MSAE offers opportunities to network with members from other associations as well as associate members, share professional issues, exchange ideas, and make the right connections for your association.
In addition, MSAE offers a variety of educational programs to keep its memmbers at the top of their game as an association executive. A Speakers' Showcase and Meeting Planners' Trade Show round out annual events of interest.
At any one of these events are discussed:
contracts & meeting site negotiations
labor laws & personnel guidelines
governance issues
audits & board relations
staff issues, motivations & rewards
balancing business & personal life
Associate members have the unique opportunity to meet with many association executives in one location at these events to develop prospects and to cultivate professional relationships.
Being an MSAE member doesn't mean its all business. Besides interaction at business meetings and learning at educational programs, MSAE hosts terrific social events like the annual FunFest, golf tournament, Holiday/Christmas party and much more.
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.
NAFSA: Association of International Educators (NAFSA)
NAFSA: Association of International Educators is a member organization promoting international education and providing professional development opportunities to the field. Hundreds of NAFSA members volunteer to serve the Association and thousands advocate for international education.
NAFSA serves international educators and their institutions and organizations by setting standards of good practice, providing training and professional development opportunities, providing networking opportunities, and advocating for international education.
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.
NESAE Career Center
Founded in 1967, the New England Society of Association Executives (NE/SAE) is a not-for-profit membership organization comprised of association and chamber of commerce executives and their staff, convention and visitor bureau chief executives, and providers of goods and services to associations and other related organizations.
NE/SAE's main goal is to further the professional development of its members. We function as an educational resource and professional network for over 400 executives in the association community. Affiliated with the American Society of Association Executives in Washington, DC, NE/SAE serves the needs of New England's associations and the career development requirements of their staff.
NE/SAE provides opportunities for our members to get the professional development they need when budgets are tight by offering financial assistance in the way of scholarships. We are also proud to give awards that recognize outstanding accomplishments in the industry.
New Jersey Society of Association Executives (NJSAE)
NJSAE is the place for professionals who work at associations in New Jersey. Our members include some of the top leaders at international, national, state, and local associations based in the State. There are over 250 associations executives and associates in NJSAE, which makes our organization a field rich with resources and talent.
Because association activities create millions of dollars in revenue annually, vendors realize that the best way to reach out to this all-important business segment is to associate with its key people through membership in the New Jersey Society of Association Executives. Approximately 33% of NJSAE's membership consists of associate members.
New York Society of Association Executives (NYSAE )
Founded in 1919, the New York Society of Association Executives mission is to lead in advancing and serving the profession of association and not-for-profit management.
NYSAE is the "association of associations" which are headquartered in the Tri-State region of New York, New Jersey & Connecticut. NYSAE's members are full-time paid chief executives, and middle managers of trade associations, professional societies, voluntary organizations, other not-for-profit organizations and supplier firms. The New York association community alone employs over 130,000 people.
NYSAE members from associations headquartered in the New York Region control over $5 billion a year in meetings and conventions spending as follows:
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 California Society of Association Executives (NCSAE )
The new NCSAE Network will provide career services, networking and volunteer opportunities to association professionals and business partners in the San Francisco-Bay Area region. Under terms of the relationship, the NCSAE Network will be managed and staffed by ASAE, utilizing the remaining assets of NCSAE to subsidize the effort. A subset of the current 16-member NCSAE board will become the NCSAE Network Leadership Council, and will provide volunteer leadership at the local level.
The Northern California Society of Association Executives (NCSAE) has been a local allied society of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) serving the San Francisco Bay Area region of California for the past 50 years. 2005 represents NCSAE's 50th Anniversary and a black-tie event celebrating this occasion is being held on the evening of June 18, 2005 at the InterContinental Mark Hopkins Hotel in San Francisco. NCSAE promotes excellence in association management by providing professional development and fellowships, by creating a forum for association executives and suppliers, by developing a public understanding of associations, and by promoting the profession of association management.
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.
Pittsburgh Society of Association Executives (PSAE )
The Pittsburgh Society of Association Executives (PSAE) was founded in 1972 to provide an opportunity for exchange of experience and information through discussion and study at monthly meetings and conferences. The first meeting of PSAE took place in the fall of 1973.
PSAE continues to provide leadership training, guidance and unparalleled networking opportunities to executives who serve trade, technical, business, professional and philanthropic associations. If you are professional staff member at one of these businesses, PSAE is ready to help you expand your horizons.
Special membership categories for students and suppliers to the association community are also available.
PSAE is an allied society of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and is active in the programs of that organization.
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.
South Carolina Society of Association Executives (SCSAE )
Through its programs, services, resources and organizational processes, SCSAE demonstrates and promotes excellence in association management for South Carolina association management professionals.
The mission of SCSAE is to support and encourage SC association professionals’ achievement of excellence in every aspect of association management.
The SCSAE provides members with education and professional development opportunities that build competency, skills and knowledge.
Be the preferred source for networking and relationship building for the association industry. Demonstrates, promotes and recognizes excellence in the association management profession. Be a timely and comprehensive resource for information on the association management industry and profession. Fosters the associate and regular member relationships in effort to best meet their respective needs and business objectives. SCSAE achieves organizational excellence in governance, volunteer leadership and business practices.
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.
Tennessee Society of Association Executives (TNSAE )
The Tennessee Society of Association Executives provides professional and personal development opportunities for our members in the association community.
Founded in 1963, TSAE assists hundreds of association executives and industry professionals in developing their skills and expanding their knowledge base by providing professional and personal development opportunities. From education sessions presented by leaders in the field and information-filled articles found in Association Connection to special interest groups, a listserv discussion group and advocacy efforts on the state and national level, TSAE exists to assist you in making the most of your profession.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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 Association Executives (VSAE )
The Virginia Society of Association Executives is the only association in Virginia which serves the state's association management industry. VSAE focuses its resources on the professional development needs of its members by providing information, education and ideas to assist association executives in their profession.
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.
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.
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.
World Trade Center Delaware (WTCDE)
The World Trade Center Delaware is a non-profit organization that assists small and medium-sized companies to expand their markets overseas, as well as raising awareness of international issues and their importance in regards to international growth.
World Trade Center Detroit/Windsor Association (WTCDW)
WTCDW is a charter member of the global World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) with more than 287 licensed World Trade Center Affiliates in 88 countries. Membership in WTCDW opens the doors to more than 750,000 companies and individuals engaged in international trade and commerce.
WTCDW's primary mission is to promote and centralize services and resources which help small and medium-sized businesses to compete in the international marketplace.
World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia (WTCGP)
Economic globalization is a reality. So if you want to prosper locally you will also have to compete outside of the United States, where 95% of the world's population is located. The World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia -- with a direct link to over 750,000 international companies through 319 World Trade Centers in 93 countries - can help. Whether you are an established corporation already trading globally, or a small business interested in international trade, we have the resources you'll need to compete internationally.
