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-Plano Chamber-
Offices: Plano, Texas
The Plano Chamber of Commerce provides resources to maximize business performance
through advocacy, education and networking. Plano has enjoyed carefully
planned development. As evidence, large corporations are relocating their
corporate headquarters in the city. The local economy is based on research,
development and manufacturing in the fields of information technology and
telecommunications. Research, exploration and production of oil and natural
gas contribute significantly to the prosperity of the area.
Offices: Los Gatos, California
Wireless mobility has captured the attention and interest of those within
these industries, the end-user community, and the press. The vision of untethered,
anywhere, any time information access is being espoused by many, implemented
by a few. The Portable Computer and Communications Association was founded
to provide a forum for disparate industries to meet, learn about each other,
and collaborate on the marriage of these industries.
Offices: Portland, Oregon
The Alliance is dedicated to providing value to members and working in partnership
with other organizations to build a vibrant Central City and regional economy.
The Alliance is one of Oregon's leading business organizations, with more
than 1,300 members representing more than 325,000 business people in Multnomah,
Washington, Clackamas and Yamhill counties in Oregon and Clark County in
Washington. The Chamber provides strategic partnerships and expert public-policy
advocacy.
Offices: Portland, Oregon
The Portland Oregon Visitors Association works to maintain the vibrancy
of the region by promoting the Portland metropolitan area as a preferred
destination for meetings, conventions and leisure travel. A private non-profit
destination marketing organization with a membership of more than 1,000
businesses, POVA operates a busy visitor information center, supports a
climate of year-round hospitality, and helps their city, state and region
reap the rewards of a thriving visitor industry.
Offices: Dallas, Texas
The Press Club of Dallas was founded in 1948 to promote free press and provide
benefits to journalists in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The club’s current
membership spans the width and breadth of their profession, with members
that include bureau chiefs and cub reporters, journalism professors and
first-year students. In addition, the club’s membership includes public
relations professionals and others who deal with the media on a regular
basis.-Product Development-
Offices: Mount Laurel, New Jersey
The Product Development and Management Association (PDMA) is the premier
global advocate for product development and management professionals. Their
mission is to improve the effectiveness of individuals and organizations
in product development and management. This is accomplished by providing
resources for professional development, information, collaboration and promotion
of new product development and management. The development of new products
and services involves an integrated set of unique activities. PDMA is an
organization that focuses on addressing this challenge.
Offices: Washington, DC
PAICR seeks to enhance investment industry communication by empowering and
educating men and women worldwide who are involved in marketing-related
roles, and work directly with internal and external clients. These roles
include client service executives, relationship managers, marketing communications
specialists, consultant relations professionals, product specialists, investment
specialists, RFPs writers, RFP managers, and client service administrators.
Offices: Toronto, Ontario
With more than 200,000 members in nearly150 countries, Project Management
Institute is the global advocacy organization for the project management
profession. PMI is actively engaged in setting professional standards, conducting
research and providing access to a wealth of information and resources.
PMI also promotes career and professional development and offers certification,
networking and community involvement opportunities.
Offices: Los Angeles, California
Promax & BDA are the world's foremost organizations working on behalf of
those involved in the promotion, marketing, and design of all electronic
media. They represent more than 4,200 member companies and individuals in
over 60 countries. Promax & BDA members work in television, radio, and digital
media. They include senior executives, producers, and designers involved
in the creation of advertising, graphics, and marketing materials for their
companies. Together they build huge audiences, generate enormous revenue,
administer massive budgets, and exert immense cultural influence.-Promotional Marketing-
Offices: New York, New York
The Promotion Marketing Association is the world’s leading non-profit
promotion marketing trade association representing the entire promotion
marketing industry. Championing the highest standards of excellence and
recognition in the industry, the PMA’s objective is to foster a better understanding
of how promotion builds brand equity and is key to the overall marketing
process. As the voice of the promotion industry, the PMA is recognized and
relied upon as the primary resource of promotion education, information,
and interaction for marketers.
Offices: Irving, Texas
The PPAI vision is to be the leader for growth, innovation, information
and success in the evolving promotional products market. Promotional Products
Association International is the international trade association of the
promotional products industry. PPAI is a member-driven organization devoted
to meeting the needs of its members and the market. The Association is committed
to leading the industry, expanding the market, establishing standards and
guidelines, and enhancing professionalism and their customers' success.
Offices: Providence, Rhode Island
The mission of the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau is to
create vibrant growth for the local economy by promoting, developing and
expanding a united convention, meetings and leisure industry. Providence
is a unique blend of Old World charm and modern sophistication. Duck into
a funky bistro for a bite to eat. Glide down the Providence River in a gondola.
Lace up your ice skates and take a twirl around the rink.
Offices: New York, New York
With the vision to unify, strengthen and advance the profession of public
relations, the Public Relations Society of America has established itself
as the pre-eminent organization that builds value, demand and global understanding
for public relations. PRSA is the world’s largest organization for public
relations professionals. Its nearly 20,000 members, organized into 114 chapters,
represent business and industry, technology, counseling firms, government,
associations, hospitals, schools, professional services firms and nonprofit
organizations.
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