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- American Chamber of Commerce Executives
http://www.acce.org/ - National association of managers of local chambers of all sizes. Events, online newsletter, special interest groups, professional development, member directory.
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce
http://www.uschamber.com/ - Federation of businesses, local chambers of commerce, American chambers overseas and trade and professional associations. Political lobbying, business resources, small business development.
- National Grain Sorghum Producers
http://www.sorghumgrowers.com/ - Membership organization which helps support, organize and educate sorghum producers throughout the United States.
- National Black Chamber of Commerce
http://www.nationalbcc.org/ - Representing 188 affiliate chambers and 64,000 member businesses.
- Painting and Decorating Contractors of America
http://www.pdca.org/ - Exists to lead the industry by providing quality products, programs, services, and opportunities essential to the success of its members.
- USA Rice Federation
http://www.usarice.com/ - Markets and promotes US rice in the US and worldwide. The site features rice facts, recipes and industry information.
- Mobile Industrial Caterers Association, International
http://www.mobilecaterers.com/ - Representing food service professionals working to improve and professionalize catering operations.
- Service Corps Of Retired Executives
http://www.score.org/ - A nonprofit association dedicated to encouraging the formation, growth, and success of small business nationwide through counseling and mentor programs.
- Agri-Associations
http://www.agri-associations.org/ - Agricultural professional associations.
- Industrial Designers Society of America
http://www.idsa.org/ - News, resources and information on chapters, education and employment.
- Blind Merchants Association
http://www.blindmerchants.org/ - Membership organization of blind persons who are self-employed or provide food vending services under the Randolph-Sheppard Act. Advice and resources for members, advocacy, and information about organization activities.
- CREW Network
http://www.crewnetwork.org - (Formerly Commercial Real Estate Women). Association of professionals throughout US and Canada who are engaged in one of the many aspects of commercial real estate ranging from architecture to property management.
- American Society of Women Accountants
http://www.aswa.org/ - Information on membership, local chapters, and annual conference, with member directory and employment opportunities.
- American Business Conference (ABC)
http://www.americanbusinessconference.org/ - Washington-based coalition of chief executives of fast-growing, midsize American companies. Advocates public policies to promote growth, entrepreneurship, and a higher standard of living for all.
- U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance
http://www.uscommunities.org - Pools the purchasing power of state and local governments, obtains bulk volume discounts, and provides a purchasing forum for public agencies nationwide. Describes programs, product lines, eligibility, and other details.
- Tire Industry Association
http://www.tireindustry.org - Represents businesses that manufacture, repair, recycle, sell, or service new or retreaded tires. Information about the organization, training programs, special events, government advocacy, related industry groups, and other topics.
- Family Farm Defenders
http://www.familyfarmdefenders.org/ - Organization opposing corporate control of agriculture and working to create a farmer-controlled and consumer-oriented food and fiber system. Information about issues, projects, history, and merchandise offered for sale.
- American Independent Business Alliance
http://www.amiba.net/ - Helps communities build economic vitality through maintaining local independent businesses and keep economic and political power rooted in the community. Includes a directory of alliances, articles, information about workshops, recommended reading, and a members' area.
- National Ice Carving Association
http://www.nica.org/ - Directory providing location of ice sculptor, area served, contact information and link to website.
- Association for Women in Science
http://www.awis.org/ - Works to achieving equity and full participation for women in science, mathematics, engineering and technology. Includes membership information, news, events, job listings, scholarship information and publications.
- Business and Professional Women/USA - BPW/USA
http://www.bpwusa.org/ - Promotes equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education and information. Includes history, policy, membership information, events and programs.
- The Society for Marketing Professional Services
http://www.smps.org/ - Offers education, information, and resources in marketing professional services for the built and natural environment. Includes membership information, news, calendar, certification and education information, events and award programs.
- Biotechnology Industry Organization
http://www.bio.org/ - Supports companies and the field as a whole by giving legal support to get FDA approval for new products, sponsoring venture capital forums, sending public releases to the media and lobbying for legislation. Includes industry news and calendar of events.
- National Association of Professional Organizers
http://www.napo.net/ - Non-profit educational association whose members include organizing consultants, speakers, trainers, authors, and manufacturers of organizing products. Includes membership information, events, chapters, FAQ and a newsletter.
- American Society of Travel Agents
http://www.astanet.com/ - Organization of travel professionals and the companies whose products they sell, providing education, training, representation, and advocacy.
- American Rental Association
http://www.ararental.org/ - Contains industry information, advocacy issues, workforce and business development, exhibition dates and locations, and member resources.
- American Society of Association Executives
http://www.asaecenter.org/ - For managers of trade associations, individual membership societies, voluntary organizations, and other nonprofit associations.
- U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce
http://www.uswcc.org/ - Association hopes to create economic and leadership opportunities for women through networking and advocacy.
- United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
http://www.ushcc.com/ - Addresses concerns on behalf of Hispanic-owned businesses, with calendar of events, local chamber locator, and site map.
- United States Mine Rescue Association
http://usmra.com/ - Dedicated to serving mining and mine rescue personnel advocating improved mine rescue training. Includes membership information, resources, discussion groups, image gallery and news.
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