The International Housewares Association (IHA)

The International Housewares Association (IHA) is a full-service trade association dedicated to promoting the sales and marketing of housewares since 1938.  It is formerly known as the National Housewares Manufacturers Association – NHMA®.  The International Housewares Association (IHA) – the world’s Home Authority – is strategically positioned to connect, inform, support and enable its international membership to lead in the global marketplace.

www.housewares.org

The American Staffing Association

The American Staffing Association is the voice of the U.S. staffing industry. ASA and its affiliated chapters advance the interests of staffing and recruiting firms of all sizes and across all sectors through legal and legislative advocacy, public relations, education, and the promotion of high standards of legal, ethical, and professional practices. ASA members provide the full range of employment and work force services and solutions, including temporary and contract staffing, recruiting and permanent placement, outplacement and outsourcing, training, and human resource consulting.

www.americanstaffing.net

American Rental Association

The ARA promotes the success of our members and advances the growth of the equipment rental industry.  They support community and networking among all members.  ARA also respects the diversity of member views and opinions in determining policy and direction.  They develop leadership through volunteerism and self-initiative and represent professionalism and integrity in the equipment rental industry.

www.ararental.org

The Optical Laboratories Association

The Optical Laboratories Association (OLA) is an international business association founded in 1894 to serve the needs of the optical laboratory industry. OLA provides forums for optical laboratories and develops information and services for members for business improvement.  The association also produces a variety of education and training materials for optical laboratories and eyecare professionals.  In addition, OLA provides representation for labs and provides the "Best Practices Tool Box".  OLA’s current members include 200 companies, representing 481 wholesale and retail laboratories in the U.S., Canada, and 7 other countries.  OLA producesClear Choices - Your Eyes, Your Lenses, Your Choice(newly released), The ProgressiveIdentifier, the Indispensable Dispensing GUIDE, 2nd Edition (newly released), Chemical Management Manual, Optical Laboratory Training Courses (CD), ANSI Z80.1 Standard, Z80.1 Quick Reference Guides, Z87.1 Standard, and Hang Tags for safety eyewear.   Members also receive,  Technical, Legal, and Business bulletins for optical laboratories.  The association sponsors an international exposition and conference - "THE OLA" - The Premier Annual Event Exclusively for Optical Laboratories. 

www.ola-labs.org

National Association of Professional Background Screeners

NAPBS was formed Sept. 30, 2003 to promote nationwide awareness of the growing importance of pre-employment screening, continuing employment background checks, and verification services and reference checks.  They also promote and maintain an industry Code of Ethics and conduct training to help NAPBS members better serve their clients.  NAPBS promotes industry awareness of consumer protection and privacy rights issues.  The association also ensures industry compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and state law.  Lastly, they provide a unified voice to local, state, and national lawmakers about critical issues impacting the background screening industry.

www.napbs.com

The National Association of Music Merchants

NAMM, the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), commonly called NAMM in reference to the organization's popular NAMM trade shows, is the not-for-profit association that unifies, leads and strengthens the $17 billion global music products industry. Our association—and our trade shows—serve as a hub for people wanting to seek out the newest innovations in musical products, recording technology, sound and lighting—everything you need to enhance and grow your business, presentation or event! Founded more than a century ago, NAMM proudly represents a worldwide community of people who are passionate about what they do and provides them with the tools, learning and business environment they need to do it.

www.namm.org

The Broadcast Cable Credit Association, Inc

The Broadcast Cable Credit Association, Inc., a subsidiary of Media Financial Management Association(formerly BCFM: Broadcast Cable Financial Management Association), represents credit and collection professionals from more than 600 TV, radio, cable, system operators, newspaper, and magazine organizations in the U.S. and Canada.  BCCA functions as a central clearinghouse for credit information on advertisers, agencies and buying services, both locally and nationally.

www.bccacredit.com

SnowSports Industries America | SIA

SnowSports Industries America | SIA is a not-for-profit trade association whereby competing on-snow product suppliers magnify their power, by working together, for the development of the on-snow sports industry.

In support of this, SIA is committed to promoting awareness and participation in snow sports, which will result in increased sales of member's products.  Also, managing and operating industry trade shows to assist our members in bringing their products to market.  SIA also provides programs, services and information that will assist members in improving their business operations.

www.snowsports.org

Natural Products Association

NPA – Natural Products Association is the leading voice of the natural products industry.  The NPA’s mission is to advocate for the rights of consumers to have access to products that will maintain and improve their health and for the rights of retailers and suppliers to sell these products.

www.npainfo.org

Audio Engineering Society

The Audio Engineering Society is the only professional society devoted exclusively to audio technology. Founded in the United States in 1948, the AES has grown to become an international organization that unites audio engineers, creative artists, scientists and students worldwide by promoting advances in audio and disseminating new knowledge and research.  Currently, over 14,000 members are affiliated with more than 75 AES professional sections and more than 95 AES student sections around the world. Section activities may include guest speakers, technical tours, demonstrations and social functions. Through local AES section events, members experience valuable opportunities for professional networking and personal growth.

www.aes.org

The Tennessee Bankers Association

The Tennessee Bankers Association (TBA) is a trade association established to serve the needs of the state's banks, thrift institutions, and trust companies. Among other activities, the association provides continuing education, develops and monitors state and federal legislative agendas, disseminates information on all facets of the financial services industry, and promotes the public image of financial institutions. To conduct these efforts, the Nashville-based TBA employs a staff of 16.

www.tnbankers.org

National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders

National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders, NAGGL, serves the needs and represent the interests of the small business lending community that utilizes SBA business loan programs. NAGGL's leadership milestones began in 1984 and continue today. 

www.naggl.org

Gallatin Chamber of Commerce

www.gallatintn.org

 

Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce

www.hendersonvillechamber.com

 

Small Business Financial Exchange

The Small Business Financial Exchange delivers the missing component in small business underwriting. The database provides a more complete picture of small business's total liabilities along with a historical profile of how well they have serviced their credit obligations.

Formed in early 2001, the Small Business Financial Exchange now contains payment performance information for more than 22 million small businesses.

It is an efficient, cost-effective way to manage risk, prevent fraud and recover lost revenue.

www.sbfe.org