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Social equity, communication styles, workplace diversity, growth opportunities, and bilateral knowledge sharing are key elements for consideration as the association embarks on getting younger generations involved.
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Providing credentialing programs elevates more than just the individual. They provide exponential dividends to the entire industry.
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The American Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Foundation (AAOGF) was incorporated in 1929 to support research training scholarships for individuals pursuing an academic career in the obstetrics and gynecology specialty. AAOGF carries out the charitable, scientific, and educational purposes of the American Gynecological and Obstetrical Society.
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Founded in 1911, the American Gynecological Club is the oldest organization of its kind in America. The purposes of AGC include the general advancement of obstetrics and gynecology; the opportunity of observing the educational, clinical, and experimental work of its members in various institutions; and the stimulation among its members of informal discussion and free exchange of ideas, rather than presentation of written communications.
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Established in 1965, the American Institute of Floral Designers is, today, the floral industry’s leading non-profit organization dedicated to establishing, maintaining and recognizing the highest standard of professional floral design. AIFD and its worldwide accredited members are in the forefront of the industry in presenting educational design programs and in designing flowers for renowned events. Accredited membership in AIFD is extremely selective and can be obtained only after a candidate has effectively demonstrated advanced professional ability of his or her floral artistry.
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Since 1967, the American Society of Consulting Arborists (ASCA) has been dedicated to providing Consulting Arborists with the tools and knowledge they need to deliver a stronger work product to their clients. Their members are Consulting Arborists--the authoritative experts on trees, and whose objective, comprehensive viewpoint ensures the safety, health, and preservation of trees. Their extensive level of knowledge and experience makes them highly sought after by property owners, municipalities, contractors, attorneys, insurance professionals, landscape architects, other arborists, and more.
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The American Sports Builders Association (ASBA) was founded in 1965 as the U.S. Tennis Court & Track Builders Association (USTC&TBA); its name was changed in 2004 to reflect the broad range of work performed by its members. With more than 400 member companies, ASBA is a national organization for builders, designers and suppliers of materials for tennis courts, running tracks, synthetic turf fields, indoor and outdoor synthetic sports surfaces.
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The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) is a trade association representing North America's asphalt roofing manufacturing companies and their raw material suppliers. The association includes the majority of North American manufacturers of asphalt shingles and asphalt low slope roof membrane systems. Committed to advances in the asphalt roofing industry, ARMA is proud of the role it plays in promoting asphalt roofing to those in the building industry and to the public.
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A professional trade association with over 300 members, BOMA Baltimore's mission is to actively represent the best interests of the commercial real estate owner, the real estate professional, and our associate members through effective leadership in advocacy, collection and dissemination of industry information, education, community involvement, membership participation, and professional development.
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The Chesapeake Human Resource Association is a non-profit Human Resources (HR) organization with over 1,000 members and two student chapters. CHRA is the local Baltimore area chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management. The association’s mission is to provide best-in-class resources to empower the human resources community in their effort to drive business success.
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The District of Columbia Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (DC SHRM) is committed to providing all professionals in the field of human resource management a forum for expanding their knowledge and talent. DC SHRM was originally formed in 1945 and currently has a membership base of 500 human resource professionals and valued vendors/consultants. The organization provides its members with education, networking opportunities, and industry data.
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FM was founded to promote and enhance land conservation statewide through education, advocacy, and outreach. FM envisions a future where all Maryland's lands and waters are actively stewarded, appreciated, and enjoyed by all Marylanders. FM accomplishes this mission by increasing lands under protection, increasing the connection between people and the land, shifting the stewardship paradigm, and conducting an "Urban Renaissance Campaign".
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The Generic Animal Drug Alliance (GADA) is an independent professional trade organization that represents the interests of generic animal health companies before Federal regulatory agencies and Congress. Member companies are focused on the development, approval and marketing of high quality generic drugs for animals and pets -- creating more options and making the cost of care for all animals affordable for ranchers, farmers and pet owners.
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The purpose of the Global Industrial Cooperation Association (GICA) is to promote trade and commerce between companies around the world and their foreign customers through a greater understanding of countertrade and offset. For over 30 years, the GICA has grown from less than ten U.S. companies at its inception as the American Countertrade Association (ACA) to over 100 globally based companies engaged in countertrade and offset as the Global Industrial Cooperation Association.
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IKECA is a non-profit organization committed to fire prevention and life safety by advancing the quality of cleaning, inspection and maintenance of commercial kitchen exhaust systems worldwide. The IKECA vision is to be an internationally recognized association directly impacting the standards and procedures for commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning, inspection and maintenance.
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The League of Historic American Theatres, Inc. is a non-profit professional network dedicated to sustaining America's historic theatres for the benefit of their communities and future generations. Founded in 1976, LHAT has grown to more than 250 operating historic theatres throughout the United States and Canada. Past and current League members have driven the rescue and rehabilitation of hundreds of historic American theatres.
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The Maryland Chapter is part of Region VI of the Appraisal Institute along with Washington D.C., New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware. The foremost appraisal organization in the state of Maryland, we offer a wide range of professional courses, seminars and workshops throughout the year. The Appraisal Institute is the acknowledged worldwide leader in residential and commercial real estate appraisal education, research, publishing and professional membership designation programs.
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The Maryland Chiropractic Association is a professional organization dedicated to elevating the chiropractic profession by educating the public and advancing chiropractic care for the citizens of Maryland.
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The Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association was formed to promote study and research in the field of criminal defense law and the related areas; to disseminate by lecture, seminars and publications the advance of the knowledge of the law as it relates to the field of criminal defense practice; to promote the proper administration of justice; to foster, maintain and encourage the integrity, independence and expertise of the defense lawyer in criminal cases; and, to foster periodic meetings of the defense lawyers and to provide a forum for the material exchange of information regarding the administration of criminal justice and thereby concern itself with the protection of individual rights and the improvement of criminal law, its practice and procedures. MCDAA's membership includes both attorneys and associated professionals throughout Maryland.
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The Maryland MCO Association (MMCOA) is the trade association for Maryland’s managed care organizations. The Association consists of nine member MCOs, and our aim is to educate Marylanders about the unique role that MCOs play in controlling costs and providing excellent health care. MMCOA does this by advocating for a more effective, integrated, and comprehensive Medicaid program to ensure access to affordable high-quality health care for all Medicaid enrollees.
The National Alliance for Public Safety GIS Foundation was formed in 2005 to overcome the challenges faced by Federal, tribal, state, and local public safety and homeland security agencies around information sharing associated with Geographic Information Systems and advanced technologies. NAPSG Foundation relies on a broad base of support from across all levels of government, and with private sector industries dedicated to achieving a higher level of community resilience.
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The NRWA is a nonprofit trade association for professional résumé writers. The NRWA offers the NCRW credential for those writers who pass a rigorous accreditation process testing each candidate for meticulous understanding of grammar, formatting, and resume writing strategy. NRWA member companies offer résumé and cover letter development and writing. Additional services include creation of biographies, curricula vitae (CV), outplacement services, career research, and career coaching.
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Created in 1911, The Professional Grounds Management Society is an individual membership society of grounds professionals advancing the grounds management profession through education and professional development. The majority of PGMS members are institutional grounds managers who work for organizations such as colleges and universities, municipalities, park and recreation facilities, office parks, apartment complexes, hotels/motels, cemeteries, theme parks, etc. In addition, many independent landscape contractors are also in membership. All have joined together for the purpose of education and economic advancement.
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Committed to community wellness and environmental responsibility through the use of synthetic turf, the Synthetic Turf Council is the industry's voice for promoting the highest ethical and professional standards, education, legislative and community advocacy.
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The WSTDA, founded in 1973, consists of approximately 130 members from throughout the world dedicated to furthering the common interests of the synthetic sling and tie down industry, providing a forum for the sharing of information to improve quality, production, and distribution, and encouraging the safe and proper use of synthetic slings and tie downs.
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For over 100 years, the Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America has worked to increase the productivity and profitability of U.S. woodworking machinery and woodworking tools manufacturers and the businesses that support them. Over that time, WMMA has dedicated itself to the advancement of the U.S. woodworking industry and wood industry, with wood education training, wood industry research, support of woodworking shows, and diverse member programs and services.
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