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-Delaware-
Offices: Wilmington, Delaware
The DRC is the largest statewide organization dedicated solely to the interest
and progress of the retail industry. As a member of the Retail Council,
retailers have a strong advocate who works for them in local, state and
national government. The Delaware Retail Council keeps retailers up to date
in such critical areas as workers and unemployment compensation, health
insurance regulation, consumer protection, employee relations, loss prevention,
and taxes.-Electronic-
Offices: Arlington, Virginia
Electronic Retailing Association is the trade association for companies
who use the power of electronics to sell goods and services to the public.
The mission of the Electronic Retailing Association is to foster growth,
development and acceptance of the rapidly growing direct response industry
worldwide for the companies who use the power of electronic media to sell
goods and services to the public. -Florida-
Offices: Tallahassee, Florida
The Florida Retail Federation protects Florida's retailers by lobbying the
state legislature and providing cost-saving services. FRF was founded to
promote a healthy, free enterprise system in Florida. Their purpose is to
strengthen and support a favorable business environment where retailers
and their suppliers can grow and prosper. By protecting Florida's retail
industry, FRF is preserving and fostering the foundation of the country's
economy. -Georgia-
Offices: Lithonia, Georgia
The Georgia Retail Association has protected Georgia's retailers from unreasonable
taxes, fees, regulations and legislation. Georgia is a friendly state for
retailers largely due to GRA's work over the past 40 years. Whether you
are a large chain retailer or an independent retail merchant, there's a
reason to belong to the Georgia Retail Association. The purpose of GRA's
government affairs program is to use all legitimate means at our disposal
to create the best possible economic and political climate for Georgia's
retailers.-Illinois-
Offices: Chicago, Illinois
The Illinois Retail Merchants Association is one of the largest state retail
organizations in the United States. IRMA serves as the voice of retailing
and the business community in state government. IRMA's government relations
efforts have resulted in both the passage and defeat of significant bills
of major bottom line impact on retail stores. From the nation's largest
retailers to independent businesses in every corner of the State, merchants
can count on IRMA to fight for the best possible environment in which to
do business in Illinois.
Offices: Encino, California
ISP has been the only international professional society totally dedicated
to the challenges and rewards of retail store planning and design. Serving
1000+ members in 14 Chapters in the US & internationally, the ISP fosters
the growth of individual professionals. ISP works with colleges and universities
to develop retail design programs. ISP maintains its websites and publishes
a semi-annual Newsletter to keep members up to date.
Offices: Encino, California
IEMA is the only US trade association dedicated to serving the business
interests of leading retailers that sell interactive entertainment software
(including video and computer games, multimedia entertainment, peripherals
and other software). Member companies of the IEMA collectively account for
almost ninety percent of the $10.2 billion annual interactive entertainment
business in North America.
Offices: New York, New York; London, England & Singapore
The International Council of Shopping Centers is the global trade association
of the shopping center industry. Its 57,000 members in the US, Canada and
more than 80 other countries include shopping center owners, developers,
managers, marketing specialists, investors, lenders, retailers and other
professionals as well as academics and public officials. ICSC links with
more than 25 national and regional shopping center councils throughout the
world.
Offices: Urbandale, Iowa
The Iowa Retail Federation ensures a retail voice for Iowa that is united
and strong. As a business, members can depend on the Iowa Retail Federation
to help protect their interests in Iowa. Today, Congress is giving more
power to state and local governments. This means that state actions increasingly
impact the bottom line. The association provides a variety of valuable services
to help member retailers. Many members participate in this cost-savings
program. 
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