Groups and Associations Links

Links to Groups and Associations

• British Weights and Measures Association
  BWMA exists to protect and promote traditional (non-metric) units of measurement. As such, we represent companies using inch-pound designs and labelling. We are currently campaigning against the European Commission's proposal to have "metric only" packaging from December 31st 2009.
• Consuming Industries Trade Action Coalition
  The Consuming Industries Trade Action Coalition, or "CITAC", is committed to the development of US trade policy that is consistent with the needs of America's consuming industries. We believe that the spirit of free and open competition makes our economy the most successful in the world.
• DC Business Connections
  DC Business Connections is the District of Columbia's corporate relations/business retention program, which is designed as a link between the business community and the DC Government. Through DC Business Connections, participating Washington-based companies have the opportunity to establish a unique communication forum with the Government of the District of Columbia to address important issues associated with conducting business in the District. 
  
  Run by the Washington, DC Marketing Center, DC Business Connections manages a team of Corporate Relations Specialists who meet with local CEOs to learn more about their businesses, their opinions on city services, and to tell them about business incentives that are available for them.
  
  For more information about DC Business Connections or to schedule a meeting contact: Jennifer Bosser, Manager of Business Retention, DC Marketing Center,1213 K Street, NW Washington, DC 20005. Phone: 202.638.7333 Email: jbosser@dcmarketingcenter.com
• Euromoney Training - Americas
  Euromoney Training has been the market-leader in the provision of practical banking and financial training since its inception in 1991. Over the last decade they have trained more than 50,000 senior financial executives in the international banking community. They have numerous courses a year specifically focusing on International Trade and Export Financing.
• EUROPEAN AMERICAN BUSINESS COUNCIL
  Comprised of over 70 EU and US companies, the European-American Business Council (EABC) is the leading business association active on transatlantic trade, tax, regulatory and investment policy. The EABC distinguishes itself from other groups by its success in providing a forum for dialogue on transatlantic issues, preventing bilateral disputes and roadblocks to desirable policy outcomes, shaping quality and workable issue strategies, and helping member companies achieve business objectives. The goal of the EABC is to promote an open and honest dialogue between the EU and the US, to foster the continued integration of the interdependent European and American economies, to reduce barriers to trade and integration, and to increase living standards and the quality of life on both sides of the Atlantic by proactively addressing issues that fortify or threaten the transatlantic relationship.
• Export Institute
  Highly-experienced international traders offering consulting services, publications and CD-ROMs including the Export Sales & Marketing Manual; 150,000 Pre-Qualified Agents and Distributors in 156 Countries; Import Duties and Tariffs on 5000 Products into 126 Countries; and an Internet Global Market Research Program. Contact John Jagoe, tel: (800) 943-3171, fax: (612) 943-1535, e-mail: jrj@exportinstitute.com
• Federation of International Trade Associations (FITA)
  FITA, founded in 1984, fosters international trade by strengthening the role of local, regional and national associations throughout the United States, Mexico and Canada that have an international interest. FITA affiliates are 450 independent international associations. This site has a list of FITA Members, "Really Useful Sites for International Trade Professionals," our biweekly newsletter for international trade professionals, 4000+ international trade web resources and Articles for running an international trade business.
• Inter-American Economic Council
  The Inter-American Economic Council is a vanguard integrating regional actors from a wide cross section of the Hemisphere. Membership of the Council includes leaders from business, professional groupings, private sector agencies, non-governmental organizations and academia. The membership constitutes a working partnership committed to collaborating through an integrated focus in the development of informed regional policies on key economic issues of the region and larger global questions which might impact on the Hemisphere.
• Localisation Industry Standards Association (LISA)
  Founded in 1990 and comprising some 200 corporate clients and their globalization solutions partners, the Geneva-based Localisation Industry Standards Association provides companies with the best practices and multilingual information management guidelines necessary to make business globalization a reality.
• Meet China Biz
  Both a networking and business development platform, MeetChinaBiz informs, educates and enables small and midsize companies to turn China into an opportunity. Since 2002 it has organized numerous executive roundtables and inbound matchmaking fairs in different US cities as well as outbound trips to dozens of Chinese cities and regions, directly benefiting thousands of companies in their cross-boarder sourcing, selling as well as investment endeavors.
• MSU Global Access
  MSU Global Access was developed under the auspices of the Michigan State University Office of International Studies and Programs as part of a major international outreach initiative. The site is backed by asearchable database of over 5,000 annotated links, and features country specific pages, maps, international news headlines, and more.
• NAFTAconnect
  NAFTAconnect is dedicated to connecting companies, organizations and individuals excited about the NAFTA marketplace. www.naftaconnect.com is the place on the internet for finding and publicizing those who want to expand their opportunities in the NAFTA marketplace. The Web site is completely bilingual. All pages have both English and Spanish versions, that can be accessed by simply clicking on the US or Canadian flags for the English version or the Mexican flag for the Spanish version.
• OWIT
  The Organization of Women in International Trade is a non-profit professional organization designed to promote women doing business in international 
  trade by providing networking and educational opportunities.
• The National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones (NAFTZ)
  The National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones (NAFTZ) is a non-profit organization composed of public entities, individuals and corporations involved in the U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones program. The NAFTZ Promotes the use of the Foreign-Trade Zones program to facilitate and increase the global competitiveness of U.S. based companies.
• The U.S. Council on International Business
   
• The United States Chamber of Commerce
  The United States Chamber of Commerce is the world's largest federation of businesses, chambers of commerce, American chambers overseas and trade and professional associations, and is America's principal advocate for the American business community. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce was founded in April 1912 at the request of President William Howard Taft who believed there should be a single voice to speak for the entire business community of the nation. Take a moment to read about the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Headquarters Building, located in Washington, DC, across from the White House. The site includes information about existing Employment and Internships in a variety of fields.
• US-Russia Business Council
   
• Zonta Itnernational
  This is a club for businesswomen many of whom are professionals or entrepreneurs. Zonta is very active in East Asia, with active chapters in Hong Kong, Taipei, and Singapore, in particular. They usually have monthly luncheon meetings with a speaker on a current topic.