Professional Societies & Associations

See Schedule O"Creating great communities for all." The American Planning Association (APA) provides leadership in the development of vital communities by advocating excellence in community planning, promoting education and citizen empowerment and providing the tools and support necessary to meet the challenges of growth and change.

To strengthen and inspire Community Action Agencies to champion solutions to poverty and to promote economic opportunity.

THE HOUSTON CHAPTER ACI IS THE HOUSTON CHAPTER OF AMERICAN CONCRETE INSTITUTE (ACI). THE PURPOSE OF HOUSTON CHAPTER ACI AND ACI IS TO ADVANCE CONCRETE KNOWLEDGE BY CONDUCTING SEMINARS, MANAGE CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS, AND PUBLISH TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS. THE ADVANCEMENT OF CONCRETE KNOWLEDGE IS ACCOMPLISHED BY DEVELOPING, SHARING AND DISSEMINATING THE KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION NEEDED TO UTILIZE CONCRETE TO ITS FULLEST POTENTIAL.

AUSTIN ASPIRES WILL BRING TOGETHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND FAMILIES TO CHALLENGE ALL LEARNERS TO SEEK EXCELLENCE AND EQUIP THEM TO ACHIEVE RESULTS THROUGH SHARED COMMUNITY VISION, EVIDENCE-BASED DECISION MAKING, COLLABORATIVE ACTION, AND INVESTMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY

THE ORGANIZATION IS A PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION OF PUBLIC FINANCE PROFESSIONALS TO PROMOTE THE EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF GOVERNMENTAL RESOURCES THROUGH TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND SHARING FISCAL PRACTICES. THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 800 MEMBERS. TWO ANNUAL CONFERENCES ARE HELD EACH YEAR, SPRING AND FALL. THREE CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES ARE OFFERED EACH YEAR AS WELL.

The Educational Foundation provides high quality continuing professional education, including a three day tax symposium.

NAEIR'S MISSION IS TO OBTAIN, CATALOG AND STORE DONATED INVENTORY AND REDISTRIBUTE SUCH PROPERTY TO ITS MEMBERS. MEMBERSHIP IN NAEIR IS OPEN TO EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS QUALIFIED UNDER IRC SECTION 170(E)(3) AS RECIPIENTS UNDER THAT SECTION.

TO BUILD A BETTER ALABAMA THROUGH STRONGER CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE

TO PROMOTE OPTIMAL NUTRITION, HEALTH AND WELL-BEING IN THE STATE OF UTAH.

TO PROMOTE SERVICE INNOVATION FOR OUR INTERCONNECTED WORLD

IASSAR WILL ENCOMPASS EVERY ASPECT OF SAFETY AND RELIABILITY OF STRUCTURES AND CIVIL ENGINEERING SYSTEMS, WITH SPECIAL FOCUS ON ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES, ANALYTICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL METHODS OF RISK ANALYSIS, PROBABILITY BASED DESIGN AND REGULATIONS, SMART SYSTEMS AND MATERIALS, LIFE CYCLE COST ANALYSIS, DAMAGE ASSESSMENT, SOCIAL ASPECTS, URBAN PLANNING, AND COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS. EMERGING CONCEPTS AS WELL AS STATE OF THE ART AND NOVEL APPLICATIONS OF RELIABILITY PRINCIPLES IN ALL TYPES OF STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS AND MECHANICAL COMPONENTS WILL BE INCLUDED. ALSO, SYSTEMS FOR CIVIL MARINE MECHANICAL, AND AEROSPACE APPLICTIONS.

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To advance the technical development, production, processing, and application of iron and steel.

THE FOUNDATION WAS ORGANIZED TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS RELATING TO ISSUES AFFECTING SENIOR EXECUTIVE WOMEN IN THE U.S. HEALTH CARE INDUSTRY.

THE ECC IS AN ASSOCIATION OF LEADERS IN THE ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT WORLD WHO ARE INTERESTED IN FOSTERING A POWERFUL PLATFORM FOR CAREER GROWTH THROUGH THE FREE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS, THE DISCOVERY OF NEW PERSPECTIVES, AND THE EXPLORATION OF TODAYS BIGGEST CHALLENGES.

DEVELOPING PUBLICATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP, TRANSPORTATION, AND OTHER ISSUES CITIZENS FACE BY HOSTING A DOE FACILITY IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

ACCION OPPORTUNITY FUND. INC. (AOF) WAS INCORPORATED ON DECEMBER 7, 2011. THE MISSION OF AOF IS TO ASSIST IN BUILDING WORLD CLASS MICROFINANCE INSTITUTIONS IN THE UNITED STATES TO ENHANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INDIVIDUALS' SELF SUFFICIENCY THROUGH (SEE SCH. O) INCREASING ACCESS TO CREDIT AND OTHERWISE PROMOTING FINANCIAL INCLUSION AND FINANCIAL HEALTH THROUGH TRAINING AND MENTORING FOR MEMBERS OF LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME COMMUNITIES.

TO ENHANCE THE NURSE PRACTITIONERS PROFESSION IN MICHIGAN

THE PURPOSE OF THE GRACRE MEETINGS IS FOR NETWORKING AND 10-30 MINUTE PRESENTATIONS ON CURRENT ISSUES OF TOPICS RELATED TO COMMERICAL REAL ESTATE. GRACRE HOLDS MEETINGS MONTHLY WITH AN ATTENDANCE OF 100-250.

OUR MISSION IS TO CONNECT CHATTANOOGA'S TECHNOLOGY SECTOR TO DRIVE REGIONAL ECONOMIC GROWTH.

PROVIDES THE STRUCTURE FOR COMMUNICATION, INFORMATION ANDACTION AMONGST THE INTERNATIONAL TYPE COMMUNITY

INTERNATIONAL GERIATRIC FRACTURE SOCIETY, INC. SPONSORS EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS AND CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY MEMBERS, INCLUDING MEDICAL SUPPLIER EXHIBITS, NEWSLETTER AND WEB SITE PROVIDING MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS.

PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR DIALOGUE, EDUCATION, ADVANCEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF ALL ASPECTS OF THE PROFESSION OF BUSINESS BROKERAGE THROUGH EDUCATION AND CONFERENCES.