Akron-Canton Chapter of American Marketing Association (ACAMA)
The Akron/Canton Chapter of AMA is Akron/Canton’s source for real-world marketing information, networking and education. We are a professional organization that enables personal and professional development through interaction with a diverse membership encompassing a broad spectrum of marketing disciplines and experience. Through educational programs, special events and networking gatherings, your Akron/Canton Chapter has something to offer for every marketing professional.
Our Mission:
To provide American Marketing Association members with marketing education through programs, special events, materials and interactions in an enthusiastic atmosphere resulting in the betterment of the local professional community.
Alpha Chi (AX)
Welcome. Alpha Chi (AX) is a general honor society for all academic disciplines. Membership is offered to the top 10 percent of an institution’s juniors and seniors and is usually around 11,000 members annually.
American Advertising Federation (AAF)
The American Advertising Federation (AAF) is the trade association that represents 50,000 professionals in the advertising industry. AAF's 130 corporate members are advertisers, agencies and media companies that comprise the nation's leading brands and corporations. AAF has a national network of 210 ad clubs and connects the industry with an academic base through its 210 college chapters.
American Association of Advertising Agencies (AAAA)
Welcome. (AAAA) is the American Association of Advertising Agencies. Founded in 1917, the AAAA aims to improve and strengthen the advertising agency by counseling and guiding members through the experience of others. The members of the AAAA account for almost 80 percent of the total advertising volume nationwide. The average AAAA agency has been a member for more than 20 years.
American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE)
ACCE's mission is to support and develop chamber professionals to lead businesses and their communities. The organizational vision is that ACCE is the organization of choice for chamber professionals.
American Marketing Association (AMA) Featured Site
The American Marketing Association (AMA) is the largest organization of Marketing Professionals in North America, with over 38,000 members. Marketers in every area of marketing rely on the AMA as their trusted resource to help them find the best marketing jobs.
American Marketing Association - Southern California Chapter (AMA-SC )
Affiliated with the American Marketingg Association, the AMA - Southern California serves Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Founded on February 3, 1977 as a non-profit organization the AMA-SoCAL dedicated it self to the advertising and marketing industries. The organiation's focus is on scientific study & research, develop marketing principles, develop scientific marketing management, improve methods of marketing research, contribute to the teaching of marketing, study legislation, and improve marketing personnel.
The organization enables its members and non-members to meet and network through various social functions, speaking events, and other industry related opportunities.
American Marketing Association Academic Placement (AMAAP)
The American Marketing Association (AMA) is the largest marketing association in North America. It is a professional association for individuals and organizations involved in the practice, teaching and study of marketing worldwide. It is also the source that marketers turn to every day for information/resources, education/training and professional networking. AMA members are connected to a network of experienced marketers nearly 40,000 strong and include leading marketing academics, researchers and practitioners from every industry
American Marketing Association Central Virginia Chapter (AMA-CVA)
The Central Virginia Chapter of the American Marketing Association's Mission is: to be the cutting edge marketing resource for Central Virginia. To provide innovative programming and networking opportunities to keep our marketing community ahead of the curve.
American Marketing Association Detroit Chapter (AMA-DET)
When you join the American Marketing Association, you get the benefits of belonging to an international professional association. But, AMA touches you on a personal level through your local chapter-AMA Detroit
American Marketing Association Minnesota Chapter (AMA-MN)
Redesigned, re-branded and rejuvenated, mnama.org is the official web site of the Minnesota chapter of the American Marketing Association (MN AMA). As the official association of Minnesota’s diverse and dynamic marketing community, the MN AMA offers members across all industries the opportunity to enhance their professional development and increase their marketing effectiveness.
American Marketing Association of Pittsburgh (AMA Pittsburgh)
When evaluating a non-profit organization, many times the emphasis is placed on the mission, achievements, or history. And while this isn’t wrong, because those are crucial parts of any organization, sometimes one major aspect is over-looked. The people, and in this case the volunteers, who see the mission, make the achievements and write the history are perhaps the most important part of any organization. As we begin our 2008-2009 season, I’d like to start by thanking and congratulating some of the Pittsburgh AMA’s long-standing and most important volunteers:
American Marketing Association Phoenix Chapter (AMA-PHO )
Affiliated with the American Marketing Association, the Phoenix - AMA is a professional association for individuals and organizations involved in the practice, teaching and study of marketing worldwide. With nearly 400 members and 3,000 other professionals that attend our networking and educational events. Members include CEO’s, marketing and advertising executives, business owners, salespeople and marketing representatives from a wide variety of industries.
The AMA offers multiple opportunities for members and non-members to network. Many monthly networking events such as their Special Interest Groups and monthly luncheons with pertinent topics by top industry leaders! Sponsorship packages at premier events, luncheons and SIG’s.
A job board to post for talented resources to grow your business or to seek new opportunities for success.
What is one of the best ways to make the most of your membership? Volunteer your time and expertise for committees and/or events and contribute to our ongoing achievements.
American Marketing Association Richmond Chapter (AMARC)
For over 45 years the AMA-Richmond Chapter has been one of the largest and most dynamic business organizations in the greater Richmond Virginia area. Our membership includes a variety of professionals in the marketing industry at various career levels. From collegiate members to executive-level marketers, the AMA Richmond Chapter offers something for everyone working in this exciting industry.
American Marketing Association San Diego Chapter (AMA-SD )
Affiliated with the AMA, the San Diego Chapter is dedicated to promoting the principles of market research, customer relations development, direct marketing, and branding.
This is a volunteer organization that allows its members and non-members to network by attending speaking events and industry related functions.
American Marketing Association Washington DC Chapter (AMA-DC )
Affiliated with American Marketing Association the AMA - Washington DC is geared towards Metropolitan Washington area.
The AMA - DC is the third largest AMA chapter in the country with more than 1,000 members. Our members take an active role in volunteering as the chapter's board members, committee members, and event facilitators.
Forty-two percent of our members have a director level position or higher. These members are employed with companies that are representative of the diverse marketplace in metropolitan Washington , such as:
Media outlets
Telecommunications
Education/university
Advertising and public relations agencies
Federal government
Political
Market research
Nonprofit
Associations
Independent consultants
Companies represented include well-known entities such as Google, AARP, Marriott, ExxonMobil, Unisys Corporation, Kaiser Permanente, Discovery Communications, PBS, The Washington Post, Verizon, and YMCA, and Goodwill Industries
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.
Association of Retail Environments (ARE)
Founded in 1956 and based in Hollywood, Fla., A.R.E. has stood for quality and professionalism for 50 years. A.R.E. members are proven industry leaders—companies that are well known for excellent craftsmanship, topflight service, and cutting-edge innovation.
Austin Chapter of the American Marketing Association (AAMA)
The Austin Chapter of the AMA represents the very best in marketing, public relations and advertising talent. With over 300 professionals, 100 students and an Executive Advisory Board of distinguished executives from the areas most respected companies, the Austin Chapter of the AMA is one of the premier professional associations in the state of Texas.
Baltimore Chapter of the AMA (BAMA)
The Baltimore Chapter of the AMA is the area's leading provider of continuing education, networking opportunities and industry resources for marketing professionals.
Our Chapter is a dynamic group of over 450 marketing practitioners, educators and students. Membership in the AMA is a must for marketers who are seeking to gain a competitive edge, stay current on industry trends, advance their careers and continue to further their professional growth.
Our monthly dinner meetings combine the opportunity for networking with other marketing professionals with the chance to hear presentations by leading industry experts and forward-thinking corporate marketers. Whether the topic is sports marketing, branding or how Under Armour is getting it done, attending these interactive meetings is a guaranteed way to learn something new, experience an "ah-ha" moment or get some of your marketing questions answered. We have a long tradition of bringing the industry's movers and shakers to you with dinner meetings that have featured Coca-Cola, Krispy Kreme, Ben & Jerry's, McDonald's, the Baltimore Ravens, the Baltimore Orioles, Under Armour, 180s, Fila, America Online, the Discovery Channel, Clear Channel, The NASDAQ Stock Market, CIENA, GEICO, Independence Air, Maryland State Lottery, Nextel and more.
Our AMA in the AM Breakfast Seminars are intimate, roundtable discussions that are led by marketing practitioners on focused topics such as branding, promotions, web-based strategies, media analysis, market research and more. These seminars are a great refreshers for those needing to brush up on their marketing strategies and are perfect for those just cutting their teeth in the industry.
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 Consulting Service International (BICSI)
Welcome. Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI) is a professional association that supports the information transport systems (ITS) industry with information, education and knowledge assessment for individuals and companies. BICSI shows their support through courses, conferences, publications and professional registration programs.
Business and Professional Women/USA (BPW/USA)
Welcome. Business and Professional Women/USA (BPW) is a multi-generational bipartisan member organization that has been fostering the success of workingwomen by providing career advancement resources, worklife strategies and personal and professional connections.
BPW was founded in 1919 and was one of the first organizations to endorse the Equal Rights Amendment. Since being established, BPW has been a leader in promoting and supporting legislation affecting workingwomen.
Business Marketing Association (BMA)
Looking for highly qualified business-to-business marketing practitioners? BMA helps their members improve their ability to manage business-to-business marketing/marketing communications for greater productivity and profitability by providing unique access to information, ideas and the experience of peers. BMA also participates in the Marketing Career Network's Job Board where you'll reach world's largest audience of true marketing professionals.
Capitol Communicator (CC)
Dedicated to bringing together the vast spectrum of communications professionals who influence and educate the Mid-Atlantic region and the world - by providing news; trends; education; and opportunities for networking, career enhancement and showcasing great work -the Capitol Communicator serves as a resource to the region's communications community. Capitol Communicator focuses on creating a community that encompasses professions that include: public relations, advertising, marketing, online/offline media, graphic design, video, photography, Internet and the multitude of support professions that supports this regional multi-billion dollar industry.
Central Illinois Chapter of American Marketing Association (CIC-AMA )
Formed in 1946, the CIC-AMA serves Bloomington, Champaign-Urbana, Decatur and Peoria, as well as their surrounding areas.
As the Central Illinois Chapter of the AMA, we are dedicated to the development of professionalism in every aspect of marketing, serving all levels of marketing practitioners, educators and students throughout Central Illinois.
To accommodate our membership, dinner meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month at 5:30 at various locations in Bloomington and Peoria, Illinois. A social hour and dinner are usually followed by a speaker on a current marketing topic.
Cincinnati Chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA-CIN)
The Cincinnati Chapter of the American Marketing Association is dedicated to the growth, development and success of marketing professionals in the greater Cincinnati business community. We will accomplish this by:
Providing tools and resources necessary for increasing knowledge and marketing expertise
Promoting the best practices for acquiring, satisfying and keeping customers
Providing networking opportunities for making business contacts with fellow marketing professionals within lively social settings
Leveraging the internationally-established brand of the American Marketing Association to create greater visibility and prestige within the business and professional community
Colorado American Marketing Association (CAMA)
The American Marketing Association's Colorado Chapter (Colorado AMA) is a professional marketing association in Denver dedicated to advancing the field of marketing in Colorado. A series of speaking events, networking functions and meetings are held to educate and inform as to the latest techniques in the marketing community.
As a Chapter of the American Marketing Association, CAMA offers members an unparalleled breadth of marketing knowledge. In addition, the organization acts as a marketing resource for both local and national information.
Colorado Society of Association Executives (CSAE)
Colorado Society of Association Executives was founded in 1952 and is the "association of associations" for more than 250 executives who manage voluntary trade, professional, educational, philanthropic, technical, or similar type organizations in Colorado. CSAE is one of the largest allied societies of ASAE in the West, serving almost 500 members.
Connecticut Chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA CT)
AMA CT is the premier local marketing resource for leadership, skill-based training, education and networking in Connecticut and Western Massachusetts.
What They Do:
Assist in the professional development of our members.
Deliver top-quality educational meetings and professional networking events.
Advance the practice and appreciation for the field of Marketing
Council of Public Relations Firms (CPRF )
The Council of Public Relations Firms was formed in 1998 by dozens of America's leading public relations firms. Their goal was to create the first national association that represented the interests of public relations firms. Many of those firms remain members today.
The mission of the organization is to advance the business of public relations firms by building the market and firms’ value as strategic business partners.
These are the philosophical guidelines for the organization's activities:
Belief in the value of public relations firms
Focus on best practices and standards
Encourage and promote the highest ethical behavior
Encourage innovation
Committed to building and defining the market
Help member firms meet the needs of the market
Help expand the talent pool
Promote the common interests of member firms
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.
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.
Dallas-Ft. Worth American Marketing Association (DFWAMA )
The mission of the Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter of the American Marketing Association is to educate, support, and enhance the image of marketing professionals in the DFW Metroplex.
Direct Marketing Association (DMA)
The Direct Marketing Association (DMA) is today the largest trade association for businesses interested in direct, database, and interactive global marketing, with about 4,700 member companies from the United States and 53 foreign nations on six continents.
Both consumer and business-to-business marketers are the users of direct marketing techniques. These marketers employ a number of media, including telephone marketing, catalogs and other direct mail pieces, television, radio, newspaper, magazines, and the Internet to market directly to their customers. The suppliers, of course, are those companies that provide users with supplies and services.
Direct Marketing Association of Northern California (DMAnc )
The DMA of Northern California was formed to educate, inform and provide networking opportunities for Direct Marketing professionals in the bay area.
They hold monthly luncheon meetings, periodic half-day seminars and provide opportunity for the best in learning and job hunting in the Northern California direct marketing community.
Direct Marketing Association of St. Louis (DMA-St. Louis )
Since 1975, the Direct Marketing Association-St. Louis has grown into one of the best-connected organizations in town. With hundreds of members involved, DMA members represent all facets of the direct marketing community.
DMA-St. Louis, is a network; exchanging valuable ideas, information, and services. The DMA-St.
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.
Email Experience Council (EEC)
The eec is a global professional organization that strives to enhance the image of email marketing and communications, while celebrating and actively advocating its critical importance in business, and its ROI value.
We are committed to regularly conducting a broad series of email initiatives for a variety of organizations that highlight the positive impact and importance of email as a marketing tool, communications vehicle and branding device. Additionally, eec members are setting the standards for email through our Member Roundtables and Advisory Committees. The eec members who belong to our organization are representative of other trade organizations, agencies, advertisers, technology partners, clients and companies focused on the potential of email marketing via mobile and other digital devices.
Florida Automobile Dealers Association (FADA)
FADA’s primary focus is to enhance the retail franchise automobile industry in Florida and balance the interests of dealers and manufacturers, while promoting a competitive marketplace for Florida consumers.
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.
GreenBook
A ‘who’s who’ guide to market research companies, GreenBook profiles over 2,000 of the world’s most progressive, talented & seasoned companies, and branch offices in the business today. Marketers’ nationwide use the GreenBook as their reference of choice for finding the market research company with the right expertise for their needs.
Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI)
HSMAI is a global organization of sales and marketing professionals representing all segments of the hospitality industry. With a strong focus on education, HSMAI has become the industry champion in identifying and communicating trends in the hospitality industry while operating as a leading voice for both hospitality and sales and marketing management disciplines, as well as connecting its members with customers. Founded in 1927, HSMAI is an individual membership organization comprised of nearly 7,000 members from 35 countries and chapters worldwide. HSMAI’s Americas Region, headquartered in McLean, VA, consists of 38 chapters in three countries. HSMAI's European Region, headquartered in Oslo, Norway, consists of five national chapters in Europe. The Asia Pacific Region is under development. The HSMAI Foundation was established in 1983 to serve as the research and educational arm of HSMAI.
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.
Hughes Marketing & the Direct Marketing Association Online Network (DMAON )
DMA is the voice of the direct marketing community in the legislative and regulatory process. On issues ranging from consumer protection to postal rates, the DMA and the local affiliates represent our members’ interests at the local, State and Federal levels. As the business of direct marketing continues to become more and more complex, we ensure a continued direct marketing-friendly environment that is both safe for consumers and profitable for marketers.
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.
MarketingHire.com (MH)
As part of the Marketing Career Network, an alliance of leading US marketing associations including the AMA, BMA, DMA, AAF and PMA, MarketingHire.com provides you with access to highly sought after marketing jobs, advertising jobs and pr jobs from respected employers (view a sample list), including many marketing positions not found on the big general job boards. In addition, you'll be joining a pool of premier marketing candidates that employers turn to when seeking top talent.
MarketingHire.com features marketing jobs including many Fortune 500 marketing jobs from Disney, Unilever, Google, eBay, GE, Dell, Accenture, Progressive, Newell Rubbermaid, Hewlett Packard (HP), Dow Jones, Abbott, Shell Oil, Intuit, Yahoo, Comcast, US Cellular, Dyson, Eddie Bauer, FedEx, General Motors (GM), Gap Inc, Priceline, Sony, Watson Wyatt, KPMG, Kellogg, Prentice Hall, Philips, Del Monte Foods, CDW, J Walter Thompson (JWT), Honda, L'oreal, Dominos, LexisNexis, Time Warner, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Capital One, Western Union, Young and Rubicam, Bosch, McGraw-Hill, March of Dimes, AHA, NBA, Coors, Hilton, HSN, Victoria's Secret, DHL, Sith Barney, Maidenform, Godiva, Transunion, TV Guide, Boise Cascade, Williams Sonoma, JP Morgan, Charles Schwab, Equity Office, Motorola, Dyson, H&R Block, Vanguard, Yamaha, Thomson, The American Red Cross, Sage Software, Bacardi, Georgia-Pacific, Siemens, Malt-O-Meal, Virgin, Marriott, Princess Cruises, Booz Allen Hamilton, John Hancick, Amp'd Mobile, Merril Lynch, McCann Erickson, Visa, Jockey International, United Airlines, Harte Hanks, Wells Fargo, Home Shopping Network
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.
Media Financial Management Association (MFM/BC CA)
The Media Financial Management Association (MFM) formerly Broadcast Cable Financial Management Association (BCFM) is a not-for profit professional association dedicated to the unique interests and needs of business and finance executives in the broadcast and cable industries. Founded in 1961, MFM (formerly BCFM) membership is open to all industry business professionals. In addition, MFM welcomes associate members from allied fields including: accounting; auditing; brokerage; law; tax; and other related disciplines. The Association’s approximately 1,200 active members represent the top financial, station general management, IT, internal audit, human resources, and other broadcasting and cable management personnel from all five major television networks, more than 60% of all network affiliates, at least 4,000 radio stations, more than 30 cable programming networks, and several cable MSOs throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Medical Jobs World (MJW)
Medical Jobs World, your resource for making online employment connections in the medical field.
Metropolitan Orlando Urban League (MOUL )
Founded on August 5, 1977, the Metropolitan Orlando Urban League is one of over 100 nationwide affiliates of the National Urban League. The agency formed when concerned former City of Orlando Mayor Carl Langford spearheaded an effort along with other recognized and respected community leaders who felt the African American community in Orlando needed support and could benefit from an organization such as the Urban League. Mayor Langford formed a sponsoring committee and the Metropolitan Orlando Urban League was born.
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
Midwest Direct Marketing Association (MDMA )
Midwest Direct Marketing Association was founded in 1960 and grew from a small group of direct marketing professionals to a trade association with more than 600 members.
Direct Marketing as an industry has expanded to include professionals from all disciplines of the business world. MDMA offers opportunities to keep up with new activities, ideas, trends and techniques. Midwest Direct Marketing Association encourages high ethical standards within the industry. MDMA meetings provide excellent networking and educational opportunities.
MDMA advances its mission through a combination of networking programs, membership services and resources.
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.
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 Association for Multi-Ethnicity in Communications (NAMIC)
Welcome. The National Association for Multi-Ethnicity in Communications (NAMIC) educates, advocates, and empowers for multi-ethnic diversity in telecommunications. NAMIC and its members are committed to a future where the differences between races and cultures are a strength.
National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is an organization of journalists, students and media-related professionals that provides quality programs and services to and advocates on behalf of black journalists worldwide.
Founded by 44 men and women on December 12, 1975, in Washington, D.C., NABJ is the largest organization of journalists of color in the world. Many of NABJ's 3,300 members also belong to one of the dozens of professional and student chapters that serve black journalists nationwide.
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National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation (NABEF)
National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation (NABEF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the public interest in supporting and advocating: education and training programs, strategies to increase diversity, initiatives stressing the importance of the First Amendment, community service, philanthropy, and timely broadcasting issues.
National Association of Surety Bond Producers (NASBP )
NASBP is solely dedicated to the needs and interests of surety bond producers and serves a membership with personnel of over 5,000 surety agents and brokers. NASBP takes action on behalf of its members and the practice of suretyship by engaging decision-makers and strategic partners,
advocating for access to surety bonding, preservation of bonding requirements and nondiscriminatry practices,
advancing the role of surety professionals, professional development, and equitable risk environments, and
empowering surety professionals with grassroots efforts.
National Black Public Relations Society (NBPRS)
Since its founding in 1987, the National Black Public Relations Society (NBPRS) has served as an advocate for black professionals in the public relations, media relations, corporate communications, investor relations, government affairs, community relations and related fields. Run by professionals for professionals, NBPRS addresses the diverse needs of its members through programs and partnerships that provide cultural and competitive advantages. NBPRS has chapters in the major media markets and offers peer-to-peer support, mentorship, networking, job opportunities, internships, and career advancement strategies for professionals engaged in corporate, government, agency, non-profit, and private practice.
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.
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 American Marketing Association (NYAMA)
The New York American Marketing Association (NYAMA) is a professional membership association organized to advance both the practice and understanding of effective marketing. Setting the standard for marketing effectiveness for over 75 years, New York AMA serves as the link for marketing and advertising professionals to collectively explore means of advancing the industry as well as recognize effective marketing and advertising in action. Through New York AMA’s international products/services such as the EFFIE® Awards and the GreenBook® directory of market research companies, NYAMA connects with a broad range of marketing, advertising and market research executives both throughout the nation and across the globe.
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.
North American Brain Injury Society (NABIS )
NABIS is a society comprised of professional members involved in the care or issues surrounding brain injury. The principal mission of the organization is moving brain injury science into practice. Whether it is in the area of clinical care, research, policy or litigation, the organization stands behind the premise that advances in science and practices based on application of the scientific evidence will ultimately provide the best outcomes for those with brain injuries and the community as a whole.
NABIS was created specifically to address the needs of multidisciplinary professionals dedicated to brain injury - providing education programs, scientific updates and a platform for communication and professional exchange. NABIS welcomes the opportunity to work with other brain injury groups to address the key issues for professionals in North America.
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.
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.
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.
Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI )
The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) is the major international trade association representing the manufacturers and their suppliers of consumer and commercial outdoor power equipment such as lawnmowers, garden tractors, utility vehicles, trimmers, edgers, chain saws, snow throwers, tillers, leaf blowers and other related products. Founded in 1952, the Institute is dedicated to promoting the outdoor power equipment industry by undertaking activities that can be pursued more effectively by an association than by individual companies.
It assists, advances, and fosters the economic interest of its membership by providing accurate and timely worldwide information, sponsoring the industry's international tradeshow, promoting the effective and safe use of outdoor power equipment, and representing the members' interests in legislative and regulatory affairs. In addition, the Institute serves as a forum for the meaningful exchange of ideas and information among the industry members and representatives from the public.
It contributes to the viability of the industry and the welfare of the public by encouraging a long term view of the political, economic, sociological and technical challenges facing the industry and the impact of these challenges on society.
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.
Philadelphia Direct Marketing Association (PDMA)
We are the Philadelphia Direct Marketing Association -- your personal connection to everything that's happening in direct marketing in the Greater Philadelphia area and beyond. Our region is a hotbed of direct response creativity and innovation and home to thousands of the nation's best-known direct marketers, agencies, creative talents, and suppliers.
As a PDMA member, you're in the thick of it all. Monthly events ranging from educational to social keep members and non-members in the know and in the center of what’s new in direct marketing and what’s new in their colleagues' businesses. Impacted by a whirlwind economy, progressive technological advances, rising costs, and the need to produce more revenue, members build communities where they lean on each other for ideas, practical suggestions, jobs, and professional relationships that will span a lifetime.
Come on inside. The PDMA welcomes individuals, businesses, students, and professors
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.
POPAI (POPAI )
POPAI is an international trade association for the marketing at-retail industry. Founded in 1936, POPAI celebrates its 70th anniversary with over 1,700 member companies representing Fortune 500 brand manufacturers and retailers, as well as, marketing at-retail producer companies and advertising agencies from over 45 countries from around the world.
The membership draws on leaders from some of the industry’s premier companies, like: Anheuser-Busch, Caterpillar, Coca Cola, Energizer, Kelloggs, Microsoft, Pepsi-Cola, R.J. Reynolds, Texas Instruments, and Wal Mart to name a few.
Education, globalization, technology, advocacy and elevating Marketing at-Retail as a measured medium on a par with print, broadcast, and other advertising mediums are the driving strategies behind POPAI’s direction. Throughout the years we have focused on strengthening global partnerships, enriching our research & educational programs, and utilizing technology to better serve our members.
As the Marketing at-Retail’s non-profit trade association, POPAI is responsible for establishing and maintaining industry standards. POPAI has taken the lead in not only standardizing the terminology we use, but is also working hard to establish new industry standards for measurement, technology and education. In doing so we are raising the standards of quality throughout the industry and improving the consumer’s experience in the marketplace.
Promotion Marketing Association (PMA)
The Promotion Marketing Association, Inc. (PMA) is the world’s leading non-profit promotion marketing trade association. We represent the interests of marketers, retailers, agencies, suppliers and academics and have been clear-cut and purposeful: to be the voice of the promotion industry.
Reno-Tahoe Chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA-R-T )
Founded locally in 1982, the Reno-Tahoe AMA’s mission is serve our members and be THE marketing source by providing networking, knowledge and career development. The Reno-Tahoe AMA meets at noon on the third Wednesday of each month at Harrah’s in downtown Reno.
Rochester Chapter of the American Marketing Association (RAMA )
The Rochester New York Chapter of the American Marketing Association is one of the oldest chapter of AMA with over 150 members.
RAMA strives to serve the needs of their membership through a variety of job postings on the RAMA website to Speaker Lunches and a monthly newsletter.
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.
Silicon Valley American Marketing Association (SVAMA )
SVAMA is the chapter of the American Marketing Association. The SVAMA services the Silicon Valley's marketing industry with a series of networking, award shows and speaking events to address the issues of the industry. The speaking events include leaders that discuss the latest marketing issues and techniques.
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.
Social Networking and Media Association (SNAMA)
With over 1,000 individual members, SNAMA represents one of the largest dedicated communities focused on sharing best practices and information on social media and community management. Whether you are from a traditional association, are interested in creating a community of interest or want to create an engagement strategy for your customers, SNAMA is the forum for discussion and learning.
SNAMA provides you with:
Networking
Resources
Education
Training
Job posting / search
Membership is free and everyone with an interest in social media is welcome!
The members of SNAMA represent a broad range of industries including non-profits to blue-chip companies. Social professionals are a diverse group which often come from more traditional roles including marketing, technology, customer service and public relations. Social Professionals (including community managers/champions) are currently one of the fasted growing professions.
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.
Student & Youth Travel Association (SYTA )
SYTA is the non-profit, professional trade association that promotes student & youth travel and seeks to foster integrity and professionalism among student and youth travel service providers. SYTA is "The Voice of Student & Youth TravelSM."
SYTA members are Tour Operators, Travel Agencies and supplier organizations (Hotels, Restaurants, Attractions, Airlines, Destination Marketing Organizations, etc.) that are committed to professionalism and integrity in student and youth travel. All companies listed have met either Active member (Tour Operator & Travel Agencies) or Associate member (Hotels, Restaurants, Attractions, Airlines, Destination Marketing Organizations, etc.) criteria and adhere to SYTA's Purposes and Goals and Code of Ethics.
Tallahassee Society of Association Executives (TSAE)
The Tallahassee Society of Association Executives provides its more than 800 association and vendor members information, resources, educational opportunities, and networking opportunities. Headquartered in Tallahassee, Florida, TSAE's membership includes individuals who manage and work for trade and professional associations and charitable organizations; and companies, business and individuals that provide products and services to associations.
The Advertising Researc Foundation (ARF)
The principal mission of The ARF is to improve the practice of advertising, marketing and media research in pursuit of more effective marketing and advertising communications.
How we serve the advertising industry
Setting the research agenda that meets advertiser needs for advanced learning.
Leading the industry appropriate research initiatives required for advancing learning.
Providing opportunities for industry thought leaders to debate, challenge, network and collaborate.
Convening its Annual Convention as the platform to announce significant industry learning.
Focusing academic leading thinkers on advertiser critical issues and providing the opportunity to publish their learning in the Journal of Advertising Research.
Providing platforms for members to announce their innovations in learning, products or research services through workshops, webcasts, trade shows, council meetings and conferences.
Operating the Roy Morgan InfoCenter at The ARF as a state of the knowledge resource on all key industry issues.
Developing, publishing and promulgating industry standards and guidelines.
Providing training programs for executives in each of our family of industries designed to improve the practice and use of research in organizations.
Running the Annual David Ogilvy Awards Program and analyzing, articulating and promulgating the learning inherent in the finalist case histories
The EFFIE Awards
The EFFIE Award program is the only national competition that judges marketing and advertising effectiveness, and has since become recognized by agencies and advertisers as the pre-eminent award in the advertising industry. Introduced in 1968, the awards are presented annually by the New York American Marketing Association in recognition of the year's most effective advertising campaigns - campaigns that have delivered superior results in meeting the objectives they were designed to achieve. Senior advertiser and ad agency executives in charge of today’s top brands participate each year by entering their work, attending judging events and celebrating at the annual awards gala.
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.
Trade Show Exhibitors Association (TSEA )
The TSEA has a long reputation (41 years) as being the premiere trade show organizatioon in the US. Their passion for trade shows is immeasureable. The TSEA is a not-for-profit work because their mission is to serve their members, customers, and industry.
Enhancing the expertise of professionals in exhibit and event marketing; to be the leader in providing education, information, advocacy, and professional advancement to exhibitors and event planners across all industry sectors; enhance their sense of community; and to educate them so they can develop into more effective and successful users of event marketing.
Tucson Chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA-TC)
The Tucson AMA is a network of marketing and business owners. Monthly Luncheons, Seminars and Workshops are just some of the benefits the AMA offers to its members. The goals is to expand their knowledge and stay on the cutting edge of marketing-related trends and developments. The events offer great opportunities to widen networks of contacts & develop relationships with other marketing professionals & business owners in Southern Arizona.
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.
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 Society of Association Executives (WSAE)
WSAE is an association of professional executives looking to advance their careers.
Connecting members with the resources and people they need to succeed. Facilitating continuous learning recognized for its quality and innovation. Promoting the value and professionalism of association executives
In principle and in practice, WSAE values and seeks diverse and inclusive participation within the field of association management. WSAE will promote involvement and expand access to leadership opportunities while serving as a model to other associations engaged in such endeavors.
Willamette Chapter of the American Marketing Association (Willamette Valley AMA)
The Willamette Valley AMA (WVAMA) Chapter mission is to create the conditions in which our members can deepen and broaden their relationships, advance their professional skills, enhance their understanding and value of marketing, expand their knowledge, and refresh their enthusiasm and joy for the marketing profession.
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.
Word of Mouth Marketing Association (WOMMA)
An Introduction to Word of Mouth Marketing
Definitions
Word of mouth: The act of consumers providing information to other consumers.
Word of mouth marketing: Giving people a reason to talk about your products and services, and making it easier for that conversation to take place.
It is the art and science of building active, mutually beneficial consumer-to-consumer and consumer-to-marketer communications.
