Associations

Subcategories: | Associations and Organizations | Chambers of Commerce | Health Care Associations | Industry Organizations | Labor Unions | Other | Professional Organizations | Science and Technology | Tourism

Associations and Organizations  

• AIM to Succeed
  A networking organization dedicated to helping women succeed in business
• Association of Women Contractors
  The Association of Women Contractors (AWC) provides unique support to women business owners in the construction industry. The organization was founded in 1995 by a group of pioneering women who were determined to help other women succeed in a male-dominated industry. Members of the AWC include women who bid work in the construction industry as general contractors, specialty subcontractors, material suppliers and trucking businesses. As contractors or material suppliers, they are working statewide on residential and commercial projects as vertical contractors, or on transportation related projects building roads, bridges, airports and waterways.
• Coalition of Minnesota Businesses
  A non-profit, non-partisan association of the state's leading business organizations including chambers of commerce, trade associations and individual companies engaged in grassroots communications.
• Economic Development Association of Minnesota
  
• Grand Avenue Business Association
  
• Grapevine Network
  A networking organization for small to mid-size businesses.
• Hastings Downtown Business Association
  
• Midwest Society of Association Executives
  
• Minnesota Entrepreneurs
  Provider of inspiration, education and networking opportunities to Minnesota's thriving entrepreneurial community
• Minnesota State Society
  Washington, DC based organization promoting the State of Minnesota.
• Minnesota Women's Source
  We are here for the sole purpose of networking, training, education, marketing, inspiration, motivation and support for women owned businesses everywhere. Through our Community Showcases, we reach women in a specific area for networking and showcasing opportunities for their business. We lend support, motivation, inspiration and friendship to all the wonderful ladies involved in any area of Women's Source. As we grow, expand and learn, we hope you, too will grow, expand and learn in your business.
• Minnesota Woodworkers Guild
  A group of professional and amateur woodworker
• National Association of Women Business Owners - Mi
  
• National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota
  Consumer organization working to improve opportunities for blind Minnesotans an affiliate of the National Federation of the Blind.
• Reserve Officers Association, Dept of Minnesota
  A professional military association based in Minnesota but an organizational part of the Reserve Officers Association of the United States
• The Collaborative
  A membership organization in Minnesota serving growth oriented, emerging market companies
• Uganda Association of Minnesota
  Services include promoting Unity and Cultural preservation of identity through social and cultural events; communication on immigration issues like visas and passports and other information as the situation may arise; unity and communication between the Uganda Association of Minnesota, other sister organizations and student organizations both in and outside the United States; and more.
• Wedgewood Homeowners Association
  
• White Bear Avenue Business Association
  
• Women in Networking
  A Twin Cities based organization in which female entrepreneurs and business owners encourage one another's professional growth and business success through mentoring, sharing resources, and exchanging referrals.

Chambers of Commerce  

• Aitkin Area Chamber of Commerce
  
• Akeley, Minnesota Area Chamber of Commerce
  
• Albert Lea/Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce
  
• Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce
  
• Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce
  
• Austin Chamber of Commerce
  
• Becker Area Chamber of Commerce
  
• Bemidji Chamber of Commerce
  
• Benson Area Chamber of Commerce
  
• Burnsville Chamber of Commerce
  
• Chaska Chamber of Commerce
  
• Deer River Chamber of Commerce
  
• Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce
  
• Edina Chamber of Commerce
  
• Elk River Chamber of Commerce
  
• Ely Chamber of Commerce
  
• Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
  
• Greater Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce
  
• Hackensack Chamber of Commerce
  
• Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce
  
• Leech Lake Area Chamber
  
• Litchfield Chamber of Commerce
  
• Little Falls Area Chamber of Commerce
  
• Longville Area Chamber of Commerce
  
• Luverne MN Chamber of Commerce
  Southwest Minnesota's Luverne Chamber website. Home of prairieland grass and buffalo. Come see our miles of bike trails, rock climbers, hiking trails, camp sites, etc!
• Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce
  
• Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
  
• Minnesota Jaycees
  
• New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce
  
• Red Wing Chamber of Commerce
  
• Rice Chamber of Commerce
  
• SouthWest Metro Chamber of Commerce
  Regional Chamber of Commerce for the businesses in the Carver, Chanhassen, Chaska and Victoria communities.
• St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce
  
• St. James Chamber of Commerce
  
• Staples Motley Area Chamber of Commerce
  
• TwinWest Chamber of Commerce
  
• Warroad Chamber of Commerce
  

Health Care Associations  

• American Society of Exercise Physiologists
  
• Care Providers of Minnesota
  
• Minnesota Center for Rural Health
  Provides citizens
• Minnesota Medical Association
  
• Minnesota Occupational Therapy Association
  
• Minnesota Oncology Hematology Professional Associa
  
• Minnesota Paramedic Association
  
• Minnesota Public Health Association
  
• Philippine-Minnesotan Medical Association
  
• Starkey Hearing Foundation
  Spreading the gift of hearing to the hearing impaired by giving away more than 120,000 hearing aids every year through hearing missions in countries stretching from the U.S. to Peru to South Africa to Vietnam. In addition to giving away hearing instruments and batteries, the Foundation works to promote hearing health awareness while also supporting and conducting research and education on hearing healthcare.

Industry Organizations  

• Arrowhead Mfg. & Fabricators Association
  Membership organization serving manufacturers and related companies in northeastern Minnesota.
• Associated General Contractors of Minnesota
  A state wide trade association representing the construction industry.
• Bowling Proprietors Association of Minnesota
  
• Builders Association of the Twin Cities
  
• Grain Elevator and Processing Society
  The only individual-membership organization in the grain operations industry.
• Mid-Continent Area Power Pool
  A voluntary organization of electric utilities committed to providing reliable and economical electric service to their customers. MAPP is one of nine Reliability Councils under the North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC). It is also a power pool where members engage in sales and purchases of power.
• Midwest Direct Marketing Association
  
• Midwest Energy Association
  MIDWEST ENERGY ASSOCIATION is a consortium of energy industry organizations that pursue operational excellence by providing training and information resources for themselves and others to enhance employees safety, productivity and positive customer relations.
• Midwest Independent Publishers Association
  
• Minneapolis Building Owners and Managers Associati
  
• Minnesota Association of Personnel Services
  
• Minnesota Association of Watershed Districts
  
• Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers
  
• Minnesota Automobile Dealers Association
  Includes links to Minnesota dealers online
• Minnesota Buffalo Association
  
• Minnesota Farmers Union
  
• Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association
  'Represents the interests of Minnesota's municipal electric, gas, and water utilities. There are 126 municipal electric and 19 municipal gas utilities in Minnesota.",94"
• Minnesota News Council
  Promotes media fairness through public accountability""
• Minnesota Newspaper Association
  
• Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association
  
• Minnesota Precision Manufacturing Association
  A trade association comprised of 320 companies in precision manufacturing and related fields.
• Minnesota Public Transit Association
  
• Minnesota Telephone Association
  
• Minnesota Utility Contractors Association
  
• National Mail Order Association
  Provides education, information and contacts to businesses involved in Mail Order and Direct Marketing.
• Tri-State Manufacturers' Association
  Organization serving manufacturers and related companies in west central Minnesota and eastern North and South Dakota.

Labor Unions  

• Education Minnesota
  
• IATSE 219
  Local 219 has trained Theatre Projectionists, Audio, Video, and A-V Technicians.
• Minneapolis Central Labor Union Council, AFL-CIO
  
• Minneapolis Federation of Teachers & Educational A
  
• Minnesota AFL-CIO
  
• Minnesota Association of Professional Employees
  
• National Writers Union Twin Cities
  The National Writers Union works to improve working conditions and pay for freelance journalists, authors, business writers and technical writers. Members may attend free monthly educational workshops in book writing, journalism, business writing, and literary writing. Members also receive free contract advice and grievance assistance.

Other  

• Highway 2West Manufacturers Association
  

Professional Organizations  

• A+ Pavoloni International Translations & Intepreti
  Professional translations services in all major languages. Expertise in translation of legal, business, marketing, labor and educational materials. Accredited interpreters for business, law firms and cultural events. Established in 1985. Outstanding reputation.
• Advertising Federation of Minnesota
  
• AIGA/Minnesota Web Site
  The web site of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Institute of Graphic Arts offers tools, tips and news for members and others interested in graphic arts.
• Architecture in Minnesota
  Published by the Minneapolis chapter of the American Institute of Architects.
• Art Educators of Minnesota -- AEM
  Art Educators of Minnesota (AEM) is a professional organization dedicated to promote and protect the professional interests and concerns of art educators at all levels.
• Duluth Area Association of Realtors
  
• Greater Lakes Association of Realtors
  
• Minnesota Association of Consulting Foresters
  Consulting Foresters in Minnesota helping small woodlot and private land owners manage their land.
• Minnesota Association of REALTORS
  
• Minnesota Bankers Association
  Offers comprehensive information about banking, finance and the economy in Minnesota. Lots of up-to-date consumer oriented information and even a nice trivia quiz for bank buffs.
• Minnesota Chapter of the American Marketing Assn.
  
• Minnesota Chapter of the American Planning Associa
  
• Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association
  A professional association dedicated to serving the needs of lawyers engaged primarily in the defense and trial of civil disputes.
• Minnesota GIS/LIS Consortium
  
• Minnesota News Photographers Association
  
• Minnesota Professional Photographers Association
  
• Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants
  
• Minnesota State Bar Association
  
• Minnesota Women Lawyers
  
• National Association of Professional Organizers MN
  
• PEN--Professional Editors Network
  Non-profit association of Twin Cities editors, writers and communication professionals.
• Public Relations Society of America - Minnesota Ch
  Offers member directory, calendar, newsletter and links
• Sales & Marketing Executives of Minnesota
  
• Southeast Minnesota Association of REALTORS
  
• Southern Twin Cities Association of REALTORS
  
• Twin Cities Hospitality Personnel Association
  
• UPA-MN - Minnesota Chapter of the Usability Profes
  Promoting, designing and developing products that are usable

Science and Technology  

• Association for Women in Communications Twin Citie
  
• Minnesota Apple Computer Users Group
  
• Minnesota High Tech Association
  
• Minnesota Professional Association for Computer Tr
  
• Minnesota Telecommunications Association
  An association of approximately 800 voice and data telecommunications professionals created to educate its membership on the latest in telecommunications technology and regulations, to encourage the exchange of information, and to encourage telecommunications technological development and research.
• Twin Cities NetWare User's Group
  
• webGRRLS Twin Cities
  

Tourism  

• Bemidji Visitors & Convention Bureau
  
• Crane Lake Visitor & Tourism Bureau
  
• Duluth Convention & Visitors Bureau
  
• Eagan Convention & Visitors Bureau
  
• Greater Minneapolis Convention and Visitors Associ
  
• Hopkins Raspberry Festival Association
  
• Hospitality Minnesota
  Minnesota Restaurant, Hotel & Lodging, and Resort & Campground Associations
• Lake Minnetonka Cruises
  Take a breathtaking cruise on Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota aboard a 53 foot 3 level charter cruiser that hosts 80 guests, great for wedding reception cruises, birthday party cruises, family boat trips, dinner cruises, and corporate cruises.
• Lake Osakis Resort Association
  
• Lutsen-Tofte Tourism Association
  
• Red Wing Visitors and Convention Bureau
  
• Rochester Lodging & Hospitality Association
  
• Tour Minnesota Association
  Offers Online Tourism Directory and Directory of Minnesota Festivals and Events
• Tourist Life
  Tourist Life is there for you to create a memorable time about many destinations that will last forever. Your tiny details are our concern, as well as your comfort, joy, and happiness. At Tourist Life each customer is a VIP for us. We sincerely hope that you will give us the opportunity to serve you better in all your travel needs.
• Winona Convention and Visitors Bureau