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American Foreign Service Association
The American Foreign Service Association, the professional association of the U.S. Foreign Service representing 23,000 active and retired Foreign Service employees.
Washington, DC
American International Business Central
This is a business site for American Companies either doing business in the former Soviet Union or preparing to do so.
American Society of Bakery Engineers
The purpose of the Society is to promote the advancement of baking science technology through the exchange of information and interaction among baking industry professionals.
Chicago, IL
American Traffic Safety Services Association
The mission of the American Traffic Safety Services Association is to provide for and improve the safety of the motorist, pedestrian and the worker by providing training, advocacy and opportunities.
Fredericksburg, VA
APA - The Engineered Wood Association
Trade association whose members mills produce approximately 75 percent of the structural panels manufactured in North America.
Tacoma, WA
Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association
Professional and trade association representing producers, manufacturers and users of communications, electronic intelligence and information systems.
Fairfax, VA
Assindustria Pesaro Urbino
Association of Italian industrial companies; (in Italian and English).
Pesaro, Italy
Association for Information and Image Management International
AIIM provides services to the document management community including trade shows/conferences, standards activities, publications, and a bulletin board service.
Silver Spring, MD
Association for Manufacturing Excellence - research and
Enables members' companies to achieve excellence and competitive advantage through education, documentation, experience sharing.
Framingham, MA
Association for Suppliers of Printing and Publishing Technologies (NPES) - software and
Represents companies which manufacture and distribute equipment, systems, supplies, services used in printing, publishing and graphic communications.
Reston, VA
Association of American Railroads
AAR strives to help make the rail industry increasingly more safe, efficient and productive by conducting research, facilitating exchange of electronic information between suppliers and railroads, and adocating public policy of the railroads.
Washington, DC
Association of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators
AIMCAL serves as the global forum for the flexible metallizing, coating and laminating industry
Cleveland, OH
Associations Directory
Searchable directory of business related associations around the world.
Modesto, Ca
Automotive Engine Rebuilders Association
AERA - Information service for engine rebuilders and supporters of the engine remanufacturing industry.
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Binding Industries of America - Europe
Trade association representing trade binders, loose-leaf manufacturers, and suppliers to industries throughout US, Canada and Europe.
Chicago, IL
**OUR FAVORITE**
Brazilian-American
Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
is an independent, nonprofit business organization. A non-governmental
association, the chamber aims to promote trade and investment flows between
Brazil and the United States and to forge closer ties between the business
communities of both countries.
Brevard County Manufacturers Association (BCMA)
Directory of Manufacturing and Aerospace Industries. Not-for-profit-membership organization to strengthen and support the manufacturing community
Brevard County
British Contract Furnishing Association (BCFA)
Trade association promoting and sourcing contract furniture, fabrics, lighting, bedding for UK and overseas specifiers and designers.
England
British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM) Ltd
Services to international buyers and UK furniture manufacturers. Helping international buyers locate sources of British putting buyers and suppliers in contact with each other.
England
British Marine Equipment Council
Represents suppliers of equipment and services in all sectors of the industries involving naval and merchant ships (including fishing vessels), ports and terminals, offshore oil and gas, and pollution prevention and control.
England
British Standards Institute
A unique export advisory service which gives guidance to http://www.bsi.org.uk/bsi/services/the.html
London, England
Brooklyn Goes Global
Business Products Industry Association (BPIA)
Global resource center for the changing workplace. BPIA's site presents business products news and trends and latest innovations for today's workplace.
Alexandria, VA
Business Technology Association (BTA) -
Business equipment dealers network. Membership includes all sizes of businesses involved in copiers, LANs, networking, computers, document management, POS, mailing and shipping equipment and more.
Kansas City, MO
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Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI)
Trade association for can manufacturers and their suppliers brings you, Can Central, a web site intended to serve as a information about the can and the industry as a whole.
Washington, DC
Canadian Exporters' Association
Brings together manufacturers, trading houses, consulting engineers, contractors, legal firms, consultants, financial institutions and providing services to exporters.
Canada
Carpet and Rug Institute -
Issues-oriented national trade association representing the carpet and rug industry. Members represent 95% of all US rug producers.
Dalton, Ga
Center for International Trade Development
Citrus College (CITD) Center for International Trade Development. Assistance for the international trader, manufacturer, and exporter.
Pomona, CA
CEO Institute - through
Member based organization providing business a forum to CEO's of emerging and mid-sized companies. Solutions to critical management problems peer involvement and informational exchange.
Dallas, TX
Chlorine Institute, Inc., The
A trade association of companies that are involved in the safe production, distribution and use of chlorine products.
Washington, DC
Cleaning Equipment Trade Association (CETA)
International non-profit trade association made up of manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers for the advancement of the powered cleaning equipment industry
St. Paul, MN
Coin Laundry Association
The world's only trade association for the coin laundry and drycleaning industry. Since 1960.
Downers Grove, IL
Competitive Telecommunications Association (CompTel)
National representative of the competitive telecommunications industry on the competition, survival an the long-distance marketplace.
Washington, DC
Consumers for World Trade
Consumers for World Trade is a national, non-profit, non-partisan lobbying and educational membership organization established in 1978 representing consumers across the country.
Washington, DC
**OUR FAVORITE**
Connecticut
World Trade Assocation:
CWTA is headquarted in Bridgeport and has members throughout the entire
State. CWTA is a central resource for information, contacts and programs
to facilitate two way international trade opportunities for its members.
CWTA is a member of the World Trade Centers Association (WTCA).
Contact Lens Manufacturers Association -
CLMA is a non-profit organization representing contact lens laboratories and material, solution and equipment manufacturers.
Bethesda, MD
Control System Integrators Association
A trade organization to promote, support, and serve the Control Systems Integration Industry.
Cordova, TN
Coordinating Committee for Automotive Repair (CCAR)
Heling automotive Professionals save time and a public service organization addressing environmental issues relating to hazardous waste, in the for car and automotive repair field.
Leawood, K
Cordage Institute, The
A non-profit corporation whose mission is to serve and promote the cordage, rope and twine industry in North America.
Hingham, MA
Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association (CFTA)
The leading U.S. trade association for the personal care products industry, with more than 500 member companies.
Washington, DC
Credit Union National Association, Inc -
Trade association that represents credit unions and credit union members.
Washington, DC
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Distilled Spirits Council of the United States
(DISCUS) is the national trade association representing the producers and marketers of distilled spirits products sold in the United States.
Washington, DC
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Electronic Industries Association (EIA)
Trade organization for the electronics industry.
Arlington, V
Export Legal Assistance Network
Exports can mean big profits for a small business. But when you're just starting out, tariffs, regulatory requirements, distributorship agreements and other legal matters can be a little intimidating. The ELAN program can help you.
Washington, DC
Exportastur - asociaciòn de exportadores Asturianos.
Exportastur was established in 1984 by initiative of Asturias Regional Government, with the aim of contribuiting to the encouragement and the promotion of Asturias foreign trade.
Europe
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**OUR FAVORITE**
- SPECIAL NOTE FOR ASSOCIATIONS -
FITA: Federation of
International Trade Associations
If you run an international business association, you WILL WANT TO
BELONG to Federation of International Trade Associations. Besides sending
you new members, FITA has programs including insurance, communications,
and more for the association. With over 200 associations belonging to FITA
your organization should consider membership,
Forum for International Trade Training (FITT)
Mission is to provide quality programs and training in international trade designed to prepare Canadian businesses and individuals to compete successfully in world markets.
Canada
Fragrance Foundation
The Foundation has become an international source for historic, cultural, scientific and industry related reference materials.
New York, NY
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HDP User Group International Inc. -
Non-profit organization of users and suppliers that seek to develop new electronic packaging technologies and concepts.
Home Automation Association
Trade association for businesses involved with intelligent home controls and home automation products, services, utilities, and resources.
Washington, DC
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IDEMA
Promoting the technological, manufacturing, marketing and business progress of the disk drive manufacturing industry.
Sunnyvale, CA
Illinois Manufacturers' Association
Information and search engine for Illinois Manufacturers
Chicago, IL
IMARK Group - member-owned marketing group serving independent electrical destributors.
Member-owned marketing group made up of more than 175 independent electrical distributors in the United States and Canada
Oxon Hill, M
Independent Bearing Distributor's Association
Non-profit organization of independent bearing distributors.
International Trade Association of the Republic of China
Non-profit organizaton offer trade services for 14,000 domestic and 12,000 foreign members.
Taipei, Taiwan
International Advertising Association
Mission is to promote the critical role and benefits of advertising, protect and advance freedom of commercial speech and consumer choice, and encourage advertising self-regulation, provide a forum for debate.
New York, NY
International Association of Conference Centers
Resources and standards for the meeting industry Profesional.
International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) -
Offers information on shopping centers, management, leasing, marketing, retailing, and real estate, and includes press
New York, NY
International Federation of Pharmaceutical Wholesalers (IFPW)
Association of wholesales to the pharmaceutical industry.
Fairfax, VA
International Map Trade Association
Publishers and resellers of maps and map-related products. Worldwide directory of map specialty retailers.
Kankakee, IL
International Precious Metals Institute
A forum for the exchange of information and technology Seek and promote the efficient and environmentally sound use, reuse, and recycling of precious metals.
Allentown, PA
International Trade Association
Worldwide association composed of Professionals involved in the Trade industry. ITA offers a Professional Designation certificate to the industry.
Scottsdale, AZ
International Trademark Association
Trade mark owners and advisors organization set up to support and advance of trademarks and related intellectual property concepts as essential elements of effective national and international commerce.
New York, NY
**OUR FAVORITE**
Irish Business
Organization of New York, Inc. (IBO)
The IBO is dedicated to the furtherance of Irish and Irish American
Entrepreneurs and Professionals. Business networking, publications, seminars,
and events.<
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Korean International Trade Association
Lots on information on international traders in Korea.
Korea
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Lead Industries Association -
Comprehensive resource for lead information.
List of International Trade Associations
Master list of associations with contact information.
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Marietta College International Trade Assistance Center
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Marietta, OH
Metal Finishing Suppliers' Association (MFSA) -
Dedicated to the advancement of the best interests of the metal finishing industry.
Westmont, IL
Monterey Bay International Trade Association
Founded in 1987 to promote international business and trade in Santa Cruz, Monterey and Salinas.
Santa Cruz, CA
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National Association of Chain Drug Stores
Representing the largest component of pharmacy practice, chain-owned and operated community pharmacy.
Alexandria, VA
National Association of Purchasing Management (NAPM)
Organization of over 40,000 purchasing and supply material professsionals.
Tempe, AZ
National Association of Resale and Thrift Shops
Serves thrift, resale, and consignment shops of all types by providing educational and professional development for shopkeepers.
Columbus, OH
National Association of Small Business Int'l Trade Educators
Nasbite is a professional association headquartered at Richland College in Dallas,TX, dedicated to improving global competitiveness through effective international trade education and training.
Dallas, TX
National Houseware Manufacturers Association
NHMA is a not-for-profit trade association serving the housewares industry through global information services, trade shows and other marketing interchanges, industry advocacy, trade credit services and group cooperative buying.
Rosemont, IL
National Paint & Coatings Association, The
Provides industry facts and data, an on-line expert directory, and important consumer and media information.
Alexandria, VA
National Retail Federation
Includes retail news, events and conferences, publications, and conferencing.
National Roofing Contractors Association
Information on products, services, conventions, local and international affiliates, and allied organizations.
NAWGA-IFDA
An association of wholesale food and foodservice distributors. NAWGA members supply 56 percent of the groceries sold in the U.S.
Newspaper Society, The
Provides extensive general information on the regional newspaper industry and the Newspaper Society's services.
**OUR FAVORITE**
NEXCO
National Association of Exporting Companies was established in 1965
in New York City. NEXCO's membership includes export management and export
trading companies, manufacturing exporters, export service providers, and
individual entrepreneurs with a serious interest in exporting.
North American Industrial Representatives Association
Trade association of multi-line manufacturers' representatives of industrial products.
North American Wholsale Lumber Association
Unifying force for efficient distribution within the forest products industry.
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**OUR FAVORITE**
Overseas Automotive
Council
Tthe international aftermarket division of the Motor and Equipment
Manufacturers Association (MEMA), is the automotive industry’s organization
which promotes the export sales of U.S.-made automotive products to markets
throughout the world. These products include components, accessories, chemicals,
hand and power tools, service maintenance and repair equipment, and paint
and body supplies for both cars and trucks.
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Pacific
Provides services to researchers and students of the University of British Columbia in international trade and business with a focus on Pacific Rim countries.
PCMCIA
International standards body and trade association with over 500 member
companies founded to establish standards for Integrated Circuit cards
POLAND BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
Want to do business in Poland. Check out this site. Excellent resources
for international business. Economic reports, buyers guides, trade leads
and much more.
Polystyrene Packaging Coucil
Trade association which represents the polystyrene packaging industry.
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Singapore Furniture Industries Council -
Promoting furniture trade, production and manufacturing. Includes over 150 members' pages with product illustrations.
Snack Food Association - industry.
International trade association representing more that 900 company members, including snack manufacturers and suppliers to the snack industry.
Soap and Detergent Association
The history, chemistry, human safety, environmental safety and effective use of personal cleansing products, laundry products,
Southern United States Trade Association
Non-profit agricultural export trade development association of the southern state Departments of Agriculture and the high-value food and agricultural exporters of the southern United States.
**OUR FAVORITE**
Society of Marine
Consultants:
The purposes of the Society of Marine Consultants are to foster and
advance the professionalism and integrity of its Members and to publish
educational materials and conduct educational events of interest to its
Members and the general marine industries. The combined knowledge and experience
of the Members of the Society of Marine Consultants covers virtually the
entire spectrum of marine technology, including master mariners, licensed
sea-going personnel, naval architects, engineers, admiralty attorneys,
marine brokers, and other professionals.
Steel Manufacturers Association -
Public policy information on the steel trade association.
STEL Trade
Achronymous of Stel Network, the Italian organization specialized in business services for Small & Medium Enterprises. European commodities and international trading assistance.
Italy
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Toy Manufacturers of America, Inc.
Tubular Exchanger Manufacturers Association
A group of leading manufacturers who have pioneered the research and development of heat exchangers.
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U.S. Association of Importers of Textiles & Apparel
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New York, NY
**OUR FAVORITE**
United States Council
for International Business
The United States Council for International Business advances the global
interests of American business both at home and abroad. It is the American
affiliate of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the Business
and Industry Advisory Committee (BIAC) to the OECD, and the International
Organisation of Employers (IOE). As such, it officially represents U.S.
business positions both in the main intergovermental bodies and vis-a-vis
foreign business communities and their governments.
U.S. Council on International Banking
Acts as the representative for the industry in all areas of international banking operation.
New York, NY
United Agribusiness League
An international, Multi-Commodity Association ' That Provides Agricultural Firms The Information, ' Answers and Programs They Need to Successfully ' Meet Business Challenges at Home and Abroad.
Irvine, CA
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Valve Manufacturers Association
Trade organization representing over 100 valve manufacturers.
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Western U.S. Agricultural Trade Association
(WUSATA) is one of four non-profit international trade development organizations called State Regional Trade Groups. To promote Western U.S. high-value food and agricultural products to international markets.
Wireless Opportunities Coalition
Primary focus is to support the development, manufacture, and use of wireless communications and related devices which are not licensed bu the FCC.
Women in World Trade
Non-profit international business organization for professional women and men involved in all aspects of international trade.
Boston, MA
World Affairs Council of Philadelphia
The World Affairs Council of Philadelphia, a private, non-profit, non-partisan educational organization, is dedicated to creating a more informed citizenry on matters of national and international significance. Top public policy forums in the nation
Philadelphia, PA
**OUR FAVORITE**
Worldwide
Do-It-Yourself Council (WDIYC)
WDIYC a professional association of more than 150 companies who manufacture
top quality hardlines, housewares or construction products and export to
more than 140 nations around the world.
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