July 27, 2007

International Business and Trade : Associations

Agency For International Trade Information And Cooperation (AITIC)
Focuses on reinforcing the capacity of less advantaged developing countries and economies in transition to lead a more effective trade diplomacy to benefit from the multilateral trading system.
http://www.acici.org/aitic/index.html

The Agribusiness Council
Focused on strengthening U.S. agro-industrial competitiveness through programs which highlight international trade and development potentials as well as broad issues which encompass several individual agribusiness sectors and require a “food systems” approach.
http://www.agribusinesscouncil.org

Alabama International Trade Center
Nonprofit organization that provides international market research and strategic consulting for small and medium sized businesses in Alabama.
http://www.aitc.ua.edu

America-Asian & Associates
A consulting firm providing international business management services to North American companies interested in doing business in China and the Asian marketplace.
http://www.america-asian.com

American Australian Association (AAA)
Focuses on trade between the United States, Australia and New Zealand. Includes information on membership, events, and related links.
http://www.americanaustralian.org/

The American Chamber of Commerce in New Zealand
A business organisation involved in trade and investment between the USA and New Zealand and the Asia Pacific region.
http://www.amcham.co.nz

American Importers Association
Brings exporters worldwide together with American importers and wholesalers.
http://www.americanimporters.org/

American-Russian Business Council
Based in the US with offices in Russia, dedicated to promoting trade and investment between the two countries and assist companies with their international business needs.
http://www.russiancouncil.org/

APEC-CHINA
International symposium and exhibition on fruit and vegetable processing technology and industrialization.
http://www.apec-china.gov.cn/

Arab Mexican Chamber of Industry and Commerce
Promotes the trade and investment between Mexico and the Arab Countries. Contacts, list of countries and publications.
http://www.camic.org/

Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
Canada’s think-tank on Asia brings together people and knowledge to provide current and comprehensive information, research and analysis on Asia and Canada’s transpacific relations.
http://www.asiapacific.ca/

Association of Forfaiters in the Americas, Inc. (AFIA)
Promotes forfaiting (trade finance / discounting of trade receivables). Events, news, member list, and contact information.
http://afia-forfaiting.org/

Association of German Australian Industry
Promotes bilateral trade between Germany and Australia, assists members and the public in finding trade partners.
http://www.germany.org.au

Atlanta British American Business Group
Dedicated to facilitating trade, investment, and business opportunities for both large and small companies in the US and the UK.
http://www.babg.org

Australia Arab Chamber of Commerce
Non-profit Association promoting and assisting bi-lateral trade and investment between Australia the Middle East and North Africa.
http://www.austarab.com.au

Australian Business Network in Italy
Local forum where Australian organizations that do business in Italy and Italian organizations that do business with them or in Australia can meet and network.
http://www.australianbusiness.it/

Brazil Chamber of Commerce and International Business
International source for business to provide a strong link between US business and Brazil, English and Portuguese information.
http://www.braziltampa.org/

Brazil-US Business Council
A bilateral trade organization that provides a high level private sector forum for the business communities of both countries.
http://www.brazilcouncil.org

The British-Caribbean Chamber of Commerce
Includes information on trade links between Britain and the Caribbean, events, trade missions, news, contacts and how to join the group.
http://www.britishcaribbean.com/

British-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce
Organization for developing trade between Britain and Norway. Describes services and membership information.
http://www.bncc.no/

Business Association Italy America
Indipendent, non profit, open networking forum for businesses and professionals operating in the United States and in Italy.
http://www.baia-network.org/

Business Council for International Understanding
United States business association dedicated to promoting dialogue and action between the business and government communities for the purpose of expanding international commerce.
http://www.bciu.org

Canada New Zealand Business Association (CANZBA)
Promotes trade between Canada and New Zealand. Includes mission, history, executive, services, newsletters, and activities of the association.
http://www.canada-nz.org.nz

Canadian Norwegian Business Association
Works to strengthen the business and cultural ties between Canada and Norway. Members and board members, meetings, newsletter, statistics, links and membership details.
http://www.canada-norway.com/

Center for Publishing Development
Access to a wide variety of information, databases, and practical resources for and about the publishing industries in Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
http://www.osi.hu/cpd

Coalition of Service Industries
Business organization dedicated to the reduction of barriers to US services exports, and to the development of constructive domestic US policies. Events, publications, and membership.
http://www.uscsi.org

Consuming Industries Trade Action Coalition (CITAC)
Advoacates trade policy and relief that is consistent with the needs of America’s consuming industries.
http://www.citac-trade.org

The Danish American Chamber of Commerce in New York
A membership organization designed to promote commerce between Denmark and the United States.
http://www.daccny.com/

FIDI
FIDI (FÃ©dÃ©ration Internationale des DÃ©mÃ©nageurs Internationaux) is a global organisation representing fully qualified professional international moving companies around the world.
http://www.fidi.org

Finland Israel Trade Association
Promotes trade and business between Finland and Israel.
http://www.kolumbus.fi/finland.israel/

Foreign Trade Association
Represents the foreign trade interests of European commerce with headquarters in Brussels. Features membership information.
http://www.fta-eu.org/

Foundation for Russian American Economic Cooperation
A non-profit organization with membership and government grants making efficient, positive changes in business relations between the US and Russia, focusing on the US West Coast and Russian Far East.
http://www.fraec.org

The G77 Trade & Information Network
Organization provides access to markets in the developing world through network of Chambers of Commerce, trade organizations and government contacts; offers discussion groups, training resources, and workshop information.
http://www.g77tin.org/

International Accreditation Forum, Inc.
World association of conformity assessment accreditation bodies. Its primary function is to develop a world wide program of conformity assessment which will promote the elimination of non tariff barriers to trade.
http://www.compad.com.au/cms/iaf/home.php

International Agency for Economic Development
Charitable organization for businesses working with the United Nations.
http://www.iaed.org/

International Association of Administrative Professionals
Worldwide association for administrative support staff.
http://www.iaap-hq.org/

International Chamber of Commerce
ICC the world business organization, the only representative body that speaks with authority on behalf of enterprises from all sectors in every part of the world.
http://www.iccwbo.org/

International Executives Association
An elite business networking organization founded to share business leads and information among its member firms.
http://www.ieaweb.com/

International Import-Export Institute
Internationally recognized body that certifies the proficiency of import-export trade professionals worldwide.
http://www.expandglobal.com/

International Tank Container Organisation (ITCO)
Promotes the interests of the tank container industry. Membership includes manufacturers, lessors and operators.
http://www.itco.be

Israel Trade Commission, Sydney, Australia
A non-profit organisation whose mission is to advance trade relations between Israel and Australia.
http://www.israeltrade.org.au/

Italian Chambers of Commerce
Represents Italian companies both nationally and internationally. Includes information, news, and services provided to members.
http://www.chamberofcommerce.it/

The Moroccan American Business Council Ltd.
A not for profit organization to foster trade and investment, between the Kingdom of Morocco and the United States of America.
http://www.usa-morocco.org/

National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones
A non-profit organization composed of public entities, individuals and corporations involved in the U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones program.
http://www.naftz.org/

National Foreign Trade Council
Advocating a rules-based world economy. Includes activities, services, white papers and list of board of directors.
http://www.nftc.org/default.asp?Mode=DirectoryDisplay&id=1&Category=All

New Zealand German Business Association Inc.
Promotes trade between Germany and New Zealand. Is New Zealand’s local representative of the German Chamber of Commerce network which helps promote and facilitate bilateral trade.
http://www.germantrade.co.nz/

North American Small Business International Trade Educators (NASBITE)
Focuses on facilitating professional development for international trade educators, trainers and service providers.
http://www.nasbite.org

Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce of South Florida
Working to enhancing the business environment in the community. Also active in promoting expanded trade and commerce between the markets of South Florida and Puerto Rico. Based in Miami.
http://www.puertoricanchamber.com/

SACCI
The chamber provides business contacts both in Australia and Switzerland for small, medium and large organisations.
http://www.sacci.com.au/sacci/sacci_home.nsf

Sweden Trade Council
Formed to help Swedish companies achieve substantial and lasting improvements in their North American sales.
http://www.swedishtrade.com/

Tradeco Export Import Industries Development Association
Non-profit association provides advisory services for exporting and importing. Site features multi-lingual access in English, Italian, German, French, Portuguese, and Russian.
http://www.tradecoexportimport.net

TransAtlantic Business Dialogue
Offers a framework for enhanced cooperation between the transatlantic business community and the governments of the European Union and United States.
http://www.tabd.com/

The Vermiculite Association
Represents vermiculite mining companies, processors, sales agents and brokers, application specialists, and equipment suppliers. Membership directory, about the organization, and contact information.
http://www.vermiculite.org

World Council for Corporate Governance
Provider of knowledge about best practices in corporate governance to company boards and leaders. Articles and information on conferences.
http://www.wcfcg.net/

World Economic Processing Zones Association
United Nations trade association provides research and capacity building services. Includes member list.
http://www.wepza.org/

World Federation of Direct Selling Associations
Mission is to support direct selling associations in the areas of governance, education, communications, consumer protection, and ethics in the marketplace. News, legal compendium, and position papers.
http://www.wfdsa.org/

World Technology Network
Encourage emerging technologies by bringing together key players from diverse disciplines: technology, finance, marketing, government. Events and membership.
http://www.wtn.net/

World Trade Centers Association
Notice from Guy F. Tozzoli, President, about the rebuilding of the WTCA following the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center on September 11th, 2001. Includes fax contact number.
http://world.wtca.org/

YUSA Export Import Mgt.Co.
Philosophy is to help companies over the world to post their products to the web to promote sales. Import, export, and product categories.
http://yusa-export-import-mgt.com/

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