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List of Major Trade Associations
Accounting
National Association of Tax Professionals
New York State Society of CPAs
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
The Association of Chartered Accountants in the U.S.
Advertising
Advertising Specialty Institute
Promotional Products Association International
Agriculture
American Farm Bureau
Ecological Farming Association
Northeast Organic Farming Association
Ohio Wine Producers Association
Wine Institute
Animals
American Dog Trainers Network
American Miniature Llama Association
American Pet Association
American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior
Animal Behavior Society
Association of Pet Dog Trainers
Canadian Dog Walkers Association
International Association of Pet Cemeteries
International Professional Groomers
Missouri Pet Breeders Association
National Animal Control Association
National Association of Professional Petsitters
National Dog Groomers Association of America
Petsitters International
The Cat Fanciers’ Association
The Humane Society of the United States
The Independent Pet & Animal Transportation Association
World Pet Association
Architecture
American Institute of Architects
Association for Women in Architecture and Design
Association of Licensed Architects
Arts and Crafts
American Art Pottery Association
American Art Therapy Association
American Alliance of Museums
American Dance Therapy Association
American Federation of Musicians
American Institute of Graphic Arts
American Music Therapy Association
Association of American Editorial Cartoonists
Association of Talent Agents
Canadian Federation of Music Teachers Associations
Contemporary Ceramic Studios Association
Graphic Artists Guild
Greeting Card Association
Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification
International Art Materials Association
International Association for Identification
International Interior Design Association (IIDA)
Jewelry Design Professional Network
Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America
Music Teachers National Association
National Art Education Association
National Association of Independent Artists
National Association for Music Education
National Candle Association
National Cartoonists Society
National Dance Teachers Association of America
National Writers Association
National Writers Union
Printing United Alliance
Professional Photographers of America
Professional Picture Framers Association
Society for Experiential Graphic Design
The Furniture Society
The Society of Illustrators
Automotive
American International Automobile Dealers Association
American Trucking Associations
Automotive Service Association
International Carwash Association
National Association of Professional Accident Reconstruction
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
National Limousine Association
National Parking Association
National Autobody Council
Towing and Recovery Association of America
Business Services
American Association of Advertising Agencies
American Staffing Association
Associated Landscape Contractors of America
Association of Credit and Collection Professionals
Association of Executive Search Consultants
Association of Image Consultants International
Association of Relocation Professionals
Building Owner & Managers Association
Center for Marketing & Opinion Research
Customized Logistics and Delivery Association
Editorial Freelancers Association
Institute of Fundraising
International Association of Speakers Bureaus
International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association
International Disk Drive Equipment and Materials Association
International Franchise Association
International Association of Administrative Professionals
International Association of Professional Security Consultants
International Executive Housekeepers Association
International Coach Federation
Mailing & Fulfillment Service Association
National Association of Mortgage Professionals
National Association of Record Industry Professionals
National Auctioneers Association
National Automatic Merchandising Association
National Council of Investigation & Security Services
National Human Resources Association
National Network of Embroidery Professionals
National Association of Professional Organizers
National Cleaners Association
North American Simulation & Gaming Association
Public Relations Society of America
Self Storage Association
Society for Human Resource Management
Society for Technical Communication
The National Organizers Alliance
Trade Show Exhibitors Association
Worldwide Association of Business Coaches
Children
Center for the Child Care Workforce
Doulas of North America
Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association
Construction
American Welding Society
Association of Construction Inspectors
Construction Management Association of America
Deck Industry Association
National Association of Home Builders
National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Painting & Decorating Contractors of America
United Brotherhood of Carpenters
Engineering/Mechanical
International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians
Entertainment
Actors Equity Association
Association of Talent Agents
American Disc Jockey Association
Circus Friends Association
Dance Educators of America
Domestic Placement Network
Game Manufacturers Association
International Festivals and Event Association
National Association of Broadcasters
National Dance Council of America
National Fireworks Association
The Society of American Magicians
The United Stuntmen’s Association
United Stuntwomen’s Association
World Clown Association
Environment
American Solar Energy Society
California Resource Recovery Association
Environment Technology Council
National Association of Environmental Professionals
National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association
Solar Energy Industries Association
The Wildlife Society
Washington Refuse & Recycling Association
Fashion
American Apparel & Footwear Association
Association of Image Consultants International
Custom Tailors & Designers Association
Professional Beauty Association
Financial
American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers
American Payroll Association
Association of Credit and Collection Professionals
Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America
International Claim Association
National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders
The Financial Planning Association
Food
American Bakers Association
American Personal & Private Chef Association
International Cake Exploration Societé
National Association of Catering and Events
Retail Bakers of America
United Food & Commercial Workers International Union
Health Care
American Association for Home Care
American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists
American Dental Hygienists’ Association
American Massage Therapy Association
American Medical Billing Association
American Psychological Association
Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
International Association of Medical Equipment Remarketers and Servicers
International Chiropractors Association
National Association for Home Care and Hospice
The Association of Medical Illustrators
Home Services
American Moving & Storage Association
American Hort
American Society of Interior Designers
American Society of Landscape Architects
American Society of Plumbing Engineers
Association of Construction Inspectors
Certified Interior Decorators International
Institutional Locksmith Association
Interior Design Society
Interior Designers of Canada
International Executive Housekeepers Association
International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians
International Window Cleaning Association
Master Painters & Decorators Association
National Association of Professional Organizers
National Association of the Remodeling Industry
National Chimney Sweep Guild
National Council for Interior Design Qualifications
National Parking Association
National Roofing Contractors Association
Plumbing & Drainage Institute
Professional Association of Cleaning and Restoration
Snow & Ice Management Association
The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals
The Indoor Environment & Energy Efficiency Association
Hospitality
National Bartenders’ Association
American Hotel & Lodging Association
Brewers Association
Council of Hotel & Restaurant Trainers
National Restaurant Association
The Association of Club Executives
Legal
American Arbitration Association
National Association of Legal Investigators
National Court Reporters Association
National Notary Association
National Paralegal Association
National Verbatim Reporters Association
United States Court Reporters Association
Media and Communications
Association of American Publishers
Association of Telecom Management Professionals
Editorial Freelancers Association
International Freelance Photographers Organization
National Press Photographers Association
Printing United Alliance
Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
Wedding & Event Videographers Association International
Medical
The Institutes
Personal Services
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
American Association of Wedding Planners
American Counseling Association
American Credit Union Mortgage Association
American Massage Therapy Association
American Physical Therapy Association
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
American Tarot Association
Career Directors International
Coin Laundry Association
Color Association of the United States
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
Custom Tailors & Designers Association
Empire State Association of Assisted Living
Intellectual Property Owners Association
Internet Dating Executive Alliance
Meeting Professionals International
National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences
National Association for Home Care
National Association of Professional Organizers
National Employment Counseling Association
National Funeral Directors Association
National Resume Writers Association
National Strength and Conditioning Association
National Recreation and Park Association
National Tutoring Association
Professional Association of Resume Writers & Career Coaches
Professional Beauty Association
Professional Body Guard Association
Self Storage Association
Textile Care Allied Trades Association
Real Estate
American Hort
American Society of Appraisers
Building Owner & Managers Association
National Association of Realtors
Recreation
American Council on Exercise
National Bicycle Dealers Association
Washington Trails Association
Retail
American Beverage Licensees
Association for Retail Environments
Convenience Distribution Association
National Association of Resale & Thrift Shops
National Pawnbrokers Association
Retail, Wholesale & Department Store Union
Society of American Florists
The National Antique and Art Dealers Association of America
Technology
Association of Independent Information Professionals
IEEE Computer Society
National Association of Software & Service Companies
Travel
National Tour Association
The American Society of Travel Agents
Wholesale Trade
American Purchasing Society
Writing
American Copy Editors Society
Editorial Freelancers Association
Society for Technical Communication
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