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 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 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 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.
APICS - The Association for Operations Management (APICS)
The Association for Operations Management is the global leader and premier source of the body of knowledge in operations management, including production, inventory, supply chain, materials management, purchasing, and logistics. Since 1957, individuals and companies have relied on APICS for its superior training, internationally recognized certifications, comprehensive resources, and worldwide network of accomplished industry professionals.
Having certified nearly 75,000 professionals worldwide, APICS provides advertisers with access to experienced, qualified inventory and supply chain management professionals. Employers can search an extensive online database of résumés, use flexible account management tools to easily post and modify job listings, and run reports on the number of leads generated by their ad. Hire real experts using the APICS Career Center.
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.
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.
CTIA-The Wireless Association® (CTIA)
CTIA-The Wireless Association®, is an international nonprofit membership organization founded in 1984, representing all sectors of wireless communications – cellular, personal communication services and enhanced specialized mobile radio.
As an organization, we represent service providers, manufacturers, wireless data and internet companies, as well as other contributors to the wireless universe. CTIA advocates on their behalf before the Executive Branch, the Federal Communications Commission, Congress, and state regulatory and legislative bodies.
CTIA also coordinates the industry’s voluntary efforts to bring consumers a wide variety of choices and information regarding their wireless service, and supports important industry initiatives such as Wireless AMBER Alerts, and the “When it comes to Wireless, Safety is Your Call” safe driving public service announcement campaign.
The association also operates the industry’s leading trade shows, as well as equipment testing and certification programs to ensure a high standard of quality for consumers.
Diversity Talent Network (DTN)
The Diversity Talent Network is the leading online recruitment network for gaining access to talented, diverse candidates. The Diversity Talent Network™ (DTN) is a reflection of America. Inclusive of virtually every possible racial, ethnic, gender, cultural, disability, sexual orientation and religious group, the network brings together the association community, institutions of higher learning, employers and individuals who share a common interest: the career management and placement of talented professionals.
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.
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.
Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA )
The Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA) is a nonprofit, multi-disciplined organization, dedicated to promoting the exchange of indoor environmental information, through education and research, for the safety and well being of the general public.
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.
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 Tile Contractors Association (NTCA )
Organized and chartered in 1947, the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) is a non-profit trade association serving every segment of the industry, and is recognized as the largest and most respected tile contractors association in the world.
Growth and Longevity
The entire industry benefits from our efforts. We include manufacturers, distributors, contractors, architects, designers and builders in our programs. We firmly believe that manufacturers producing quality products, sold by trained and reputable distributors, and professionally installed by qualified contractors for satisfied customers, result in growth and longevity for our industry.
Education - Dedication
NTCA members take pride in being a part of an association that has spearheaded education for the professional installation of ceramic tile and allied products. We have dedicated our Association, people and resources to the betterment of the ceramic tile and allied industries and are engaged in a wide variety of activities on behalf of our members and our industry.
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.
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA)
Founded in 1989, Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) is the premier trade association for companies in the active outdoor recreation business. OIA provides trade services for over 4000 manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, sales representatives and retailers in the outdoor industry. Outdoor Industry Association seeks to ensure a healthy and diverse specialty retail and supply chain based on quality, innovation and service. To this end, OIA works diligently to raise the standards of the industry; increase participation in outdoor recreation to strengthen business markets; provide support services to improve member profitability; represent member interests in the legislative/regulatory process; promote professional training and education; support innovation; and offer cost-saving member benefits.
The Outdoor Foundation is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 established by Outdoor Industry Association to inspire and grow future generations of outdoor enthusiasts. The Foundation’s vision is to be a driving force behind a massive increase in active outdoor recreation in America. We invite you to share our aspirations of promoting healthy outdoor lifestyles and providing an inspirational bridge to the outdoors for a diverse range of individuals and organizations. To learn more about The Outdoor Foundation and its programs, please visit http://www.outdoorfoundation.org.
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.
Searcy Regional Chamber of Commerce (SRCC)
Searcy, a crossroads community of 20,000 is a major trade and medical center for north-central Arkansas. Its citizens, city leaders, and business community have worked diligently to create a lovely family-sized town and to maintain a healthy, human-paced lifestyle that's environmentally friendly.
Nestled in the foothills of the Ozarks to its north and west and with the farm and the bottomland of the delta to the south and east, Searcy citizens can take advantage of a wide variety of recreational and business pursuits. Searcy is the county seat of White County which was created in 1835 from parts of surrounding counties in the Arkansas Territory. White county is the second largest county by land mass in the state and contains more county roads then any other county in Arkansas.
Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE)
Every day the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) helps people and companies in the plastics industry succeed. How? By spreading knowledge , strengthening skills and promoting plastics. SPE is the only place where people from all parts of the industry can come together around important issues and technologies. SPE’s contribution to the plastics industry for over 60 years has made a significant difference to the technologies and innovations the industry enjoys today. In the process, we've developed a 20,000-member network of leading engineers, scientists and other plastics professionals, including technicians, salespeople, marketers, retailers and representatives from tertiary industries.
Today, the industry is more interdependent than ever, and professional networks have taken on global dimensions. Such networks are almost impossible to develop and maintain in our fast-paced industry. Participation in SPE is a key success factor for those who want to thrive in today’s business environment.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
