Alaska Water Wastewater Management Association (AWWMA)
Formed in 1960, Alaska Water Wastewater Management Association (AWWMA) is the Alaska Section of American Water Works Association, and a Member Association of the Water Environment Federation. AWWMA operates in cooperation with Federal & State Regulatory Agencies, Local Governments, and other Associations or Organizations. AWWMA sponsors an annual conference, in addition to regional (Northern, South Central and South East) conferences, schools, discussions, and instructions in subjects related to water treatment, distribution, and water pollution control.
American Academy of Pediatrics - CA3 Chapter (AAP-CA3 )
The American Academy of Pediatrics is an international organization with headquarters in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. In the United States there are 10 geographical areas designated as districts, which represent one or more states. New York and California each comprise their own district, which is further broken down into chapters.
The state of California is District IX and has 4 chapters. Chapters 1 & 2 were originally organized in February 1955. Chapter 3 was established in October 1961 and Chapter 4 in October 1985.
California Chapters: Chapter 1 includes all 48 Northern California counties; Chapter 2 includes Kern, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties; Chapter 3 includes Imperial and San Diego counties; Chapter 4 encompasses Orange County.
American Academy of Pediatrics - Ohio Chapter (AAP-OH )
The Ohio Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics promotes the health, safety and well-being of children and adolescents so they may reach their full potential. The Ohio AAP will accomplish this by addressing the needs of children, their families, and their communities, and by supporting Chapter members through advocacy, education, research, service, and improving the systems through which they deliver pediatric care.
American Council of Engineering Companies of Colorado (ACEC-CO)
The mission of the American Council of Engineering Companies of Colorado is to assist its members in achieving higher professional, ethical, business and economic standards, enabling member firms to provide quality consulting engineering services for their clients and the public.
American 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 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 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
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.
Florida Association Directors of Nursing Administration (FADONA)
Florida Association Directors of Nursing Administration/LTC is a Florida-wide professional association representing nursing administrators who are dedicated to excellence in long-term care nursing administration. FADONA/LTC provides its members with opportunities to participate at the local, regional, state and national levels and offers educational forums and scholarships in order to ensure that the residents, patients and guests entrusted to its members receive optimum quality care.
Florida Association of Beauty Professionals (FABP)
The Florida Association of Beauty Professionals is a non-profit trade association formed in 2007 to represent licensed salons, spas, schools, licensed professionals and students. The association provides and developes benefit programs that give significant money savings adding to the member's bottom line
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.
Florida Medical Directors Association (FMDA)
The mission of FMDA is to promote the highest quality care in the postacute care continuum by providing leadership, professional education, and advocacy.
FMDA was founded in 1990 to help medical directors, attending physicians, physician assistants (PAs), advanced registered nurse practitioners (ARNPs), and other health care practitioners in postacute care navigate their way through the continuum of care.
Florida Orthopaedic Society (FOS)
The Florida Orthopaedic Society will champion the interests of musculoskeletal patients and orthopaedic surgeons in Florida.
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.
Michigan Association of Ambulance Services (MAAS)
MAAS is the trade association representing pre-hospital care providers in Michigan. We actively speak for our members' interests in legislative and regulatory matters.
We provide educational and informational meetings for the members during the year. Members receive the EMS Fastbreak on a periodic basis to keep them current.
An informal benefit of membership for you is the opportunity to meet with and gain experience from your peers in pre-hospital care. MAAS serves as a resource for members to get answers for reimbursement and other questions.
MAAS represents members on the Emergency Medical Services Coordination Committee, the body which advises the state of EMS issues.
Michigan Physical Therapy Association (MPTA)
The Michigan Physical Therapy Association is a professional organization representing physical therapists, physical therapist assistants and students who have joined together to assure that high ethical professional standards are maintained and that quality health care in the areas of prevention, education and rehabilitation of movement dysfunction and wellness are received for all consumers in the state of Michigan.
Minnesota Medical Association (MMA)
The Minnesota Medical Association is a professional association representing physicians, residents, and medical students, working together for a healthy Minnesota. With more than 11,000 members, the MMA is a powerful advocate on health care issues at the State Capitol and in Washington D.C. The MMA provides up-to-date information about events affecting medicine in Minnesota, offers products and services that save time and money, and provides education for physicians and their clinic staff.
The MMA makes sure physicians help shape the decisions that affect your patients, your practice and your profession.
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.
Pennsylvania Medical Society (PaMS)
The Pennsylvania Medical Society is 20,000 physicians and medical students working together to:
*Represent physicians in public venues including the government, insurance companies, and the media
*Provide members with timely information, expert services, and professional support on medical practice issues
*Advance public health, public policy, medical science, education, and ethics
*Advocate for patients
Pennsylvania Planning Association (PPA )
The Pennsylvania Chapter of APA is a chapter of the American Planning Association (APA). Pennsylvania Chapter of APA is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization for professional planners and planning officials, as well as other organizations and individuals interested in planning.
Approximately 1,300 members strong, Pennsylvania Chapter of APA works to promote planning at all levels of the Commonwealth through workshops, meetings, an annual conference, legislative monitoring, and public awareness efforts. Pennsylvania Chapter of APA members participate with various groups with shared values and goals.
Members receive information through a bimonthly publication, The Vantage Point, and through regular updates on the Web site, www.planningpa.org. In addition, the six Sections of the Chapter provide local services to members and others through program meetings, local workshops and newsletters.
Pennsylvania Chapter of APA is a partner of the Pennsylvania Municipal Planning Education Institute (PMPEI), along with Pennsylvania State University Cooperative Extension. The Institute provides training to planning commission members, zoning officers and zoning hearing board members throughout Pennsylvania.
Three special opportunities exist within Pennsylvania Chapter of APA to support planning education. The Pitkin Fund and the Spaulding Trust provide support for students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs in planning or related curriculums that have a demonstrated track record of preparing students to become planners. The Irving Hand Excellence in Planning Continuing Education Award provides an annual scholarship in the amount of $2,500 to support an outstanding Pennsylvania applicant who demonstrates excellence in the field of community planning, as well as a desire to enhance his or her expertise and/or develop new skills.
The Bar Association of the District of Columbia (BADC )
Founded in 1956 as a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization, the Foundation of The BAR Association of the District of Columbia supports research and educational programs relating to the administration of justice and makes grants and legal services in the District of Columbia with special emphasis on the needs of children.
Travel Industry Association of America (TIA)
TIA's mission of the Association is to represent the whole of the U.S. travel industry to promote and facilitate increased travel to and within the United States.
By promoting a wider understanding of travel and tourism as a major industry that contributes to the economic, cultural and social well-being of the nation.
Improve domestic and international travelers' experiences, including gaining access to, arriving in, traveling within, and departing the United States.
Develop, coordinate and implement the industry's umbrella marketing efforts to promote travel to and within the U.S.
Enhance TIA's position as the authoritative source for travel industry information and research. Promote travel industry cohesion and provide communications forums for industry leaders.
Pursue and influence policies, programs and legislation that are responsive to the needs of the industry as a whole.
Leverage resources to develop and execute programs that benefit the travel industry.
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.
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.
Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS)
The Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) has served since 1973 as the Commonwealth’s first resource for independent pre-collegiate education, promoting educational, ethical, and professional excellence in its member schools. VAIS is an approved accrediting body recognized by the Virginia Board of Education and the National Association of Independent Schools and is a nonprofit voluntary membership organization. The VAIS mission is advanced through:
An evaluation and accreditation program that stimulates continuous improvement of its schools;
The sponsorship of a broad program of professional development opportunities for teachers, administrators, and trustees, and enrichment activities for students; and
The safeguarding of the interests of member schools in matters of legislation and regulation.
Virginia Society of Professional Engineers (VSPE)
The Virginia Society of Professional Engineers (VSPE) is a state level organization of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE). It serves the needs of over 1,100 Professional Engineers from across Virginia who are in private practice, government, construction, industry, and education.
Recognizing that service to the public, to the state, and to the profession is a fundamental obligation of the professional engineer, VSPE dedicates itself to the promotion and improvement of the profession of engineering as a social and economic influence vital to the welfare of the community, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the United States of America.
NSPE/VSPE promotes engineering licensure and ethics, advocates and protects PEs' legal rights at the national and state levels, and provides continuing education opportunities.
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (VTLA)
VTLA is committed to attaining diversity of its membership, acknowledging that the interests of equal access to justice are best served by a robust exchange of ideas among persons of various backgrounds. VTLA Leadership maintains an active dialogue with its own members and with the diversity of bar associations which represent persons of various backgrounds in efforts to serve that goal.
Water Environment Association of Texas (WEAT)
The Water Environment Association of Texas (WEAT), formerly known as the Texas Water Pollution Control Association (TWPCA), was founded by professionals in the field of water quality as a non-profit, educational organization. TWPCA was created in 1962 and was incorporated in February 1978. The name was changed to the Water Environment Association of Texas in 1994. The roots of WEAT go back even further to 1928. The names of the earlier organizations were Texas Section of the Southwest Water Works Association (1928-1947), Sewage Division of the Texas Water Works and Sewage Short School (1944-1947), and Sewage and Industrial Waste Section of the Texas Water and Sewage Works Association (1951-1961).
