Pittsburgh Business Organizations,
Associations and Societies

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• The Allegheny County Bar Association
  A professional organization, chartered in 1870, with more than 7,300 member lawyers, judges, district justices, legal administrators and paralegals.

• American Cable Association
  Headquartered in Pittsburgh, this trade association advocates the concerns of more than 1,000 independent cable television businesses before Congress, the FCC and other federal and state agencies.

• American Institute of Architects, Pittsburgh Chapter
  Includes a section for the consumer, including a directory of local architects.

• American Institute of Graphic Arts, Pittsburgh Chapter
  A professional association for graphic designers.
• American Society for Quality (ASQ), Pittsburgh Section
  Serving over 1200 members in the Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio and Northern West Virginia areas, ASQ is the world's largest quality network, with access to the latest publications, conferences, and training related to quality improvement.
• American Society for Training and Development, Pittsburgh Chapter
  Linking people, learning and performance.
• American Society of Media Photographers, Pittsburgh Chapter
  Founded in 1991, the Pittsburgh Chapter has approximately 50 general members and 25 affiliate members.
• American Statistical Association (ASA), Pittsburgh Chapter
  ASA is a scientific and educational society founded in 1839 with the following mission: To promote excellence in the application of statistical science across the wealth of human endeavor.
• APICS, Pittsburgh Chapter
  APICS, the educational society for resource management, is an international not-for-profit organization with more than 70,000 members in over 270 chapters throughout North America. APICS offers a full range of programs and materials on the latest business management concepts and techniques.
• Appraisal Institute, Pittsburgh Metropolitan Chapter
  The Pittsburgh chapter of America's largest real estate appraisal organization.
• The Armstrong County Manufacturing Consortium (ACMC)
  An organization made up of member companies related to the manufacturing facility within Armstrong County.
• Association for Corporate Growth (ACG), Pittsburgh Chapter
  ACG Pittsburgh was established in 1985 and promotes the professional and business interests of its members through quality programs, education, and networking.
• Automatic Identification Manufacturers (AIM) USA
  AIM, headquartered in Pittsburgh, is the global trade association for the Automatic Identification and Data Capture (AIDC) industry.
• Better Business Bureau: Pittsburgh
  Links to national BBB resources as well as local BBB news.
• Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh (BAMP)
  BAMP is a non-profit trade association representing companies engaged in residential and light commercial construction and related industries in Allegheny, Westmoreland, Beaver and Butler Counties.
• Building Owners & Managers Association of Pittsburgh, Inc. (BOMA)
  BOMA has represented the interests of commercial real estate in Western Pennsylvania since 1919. It offers education, networking and support to all levels of property management professionals, including Asset Managers, Property Managers, Facility Managers and those supplier and service organizations that support them.
• Business Marketing Association, Pittsburgh Chapter
  The Pittsburgh Chapter of the Business Marketing Association serves the professional, educational and career development needs of business-to-business marketers—advertisers, agencies, media and their suppliers—in the Pittsburgh area.
• Business Network of Allegheny Valley
  Networking group of professionals whose object is to exchange business orders and leads. Only one member holds a specific business category within the group so there is no competition among members.

• Economic Club of Pittsburgh
  Offers members the opportunity to remain well informed on regional, national and international economic issues through luncheons and an annual dinner.

• Greater Pittsburgh CIO Group
  An open-forum for IT executives to discuss and share experiences related to technology and business structure.
• Greater Pittsburgh Convention and Visitors Bureau
  Markets and promotes the entire Pittsburgh region to convention planners and tourist groups.

• Greater Pittsburgh Hotel Association
  A membership-based, not-for-profit, private association representing the hotel industry in the Greater Pittsburgh area.

• Hardwood Council
  Located in Oakmont, PA, The Hardwood Council's mission is to promote the increased use of North American hardwood flooring, paneling, furniture, cabinetry and decorative millwork to architects, designers and builders. The Council, founded in 1993, is a coalition of 11 hardwood lumber and product associations.
• Hardwood Manufacturers Association (HMA)
  This is site of the Hardwood Information Center, based in Pittsburgh, which is a service of HMA, a non-profit national trade association of more than 150 U.S. hardwood lumber producers and processors in 34 states.
• Home Sewing Association
  Headquartered in Monroeville, The Home Sewing Association is a not-for-profit organization comprised of members who support and promote the home sewing industry. This includes manufacturers, suppliers, retailers, writers, publishers and educators and the home sewer.
• International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), Pittsburgh Chapter
  A network of communication professionals that includes communication managers, writers, editors, public relations and media specialists, designerss, audiovisual specialists, photographers and creative service professionals.
• Innovation Works
  As a member of the Ben Franklin Technology Partners network, Innovation Works provides risk capital and support services to entrepreneurs and new enterprises.
• International Facility Management Association (IFMA), Pittsburgh Chapter
  With a local membership of nearly 150, IFMA Pittsburgh is dedicated to advancing the facility management profession.
• Master Builder's Association of Western Pennsylvania (MBA)
  Representing Western Pennsylvania's commercial, industrial, and institutional construction contractors, MBA provides professional services in safety, labor relations, marketing, legislation, human and industry relations, education and apprenticeship."
• Meeting Professionals International (MPI), Pittsburgh Chapter
  Representing the meeting and events industry, with 200 local members.
• MIT Enterprise Forum of Pittsburgh
  Founded in 1986 by a group of MIT alumni and other local business professionals to promote the formation and growth of innovative businesses through a program of specialized executive education and networking.
• Monroeville Convention and Visitors Bureau
  A service-promotional agency which attracts conventions, seminars, tour and travel groups in the greater Monroeville area.
• National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP), Pittsburgh Chapter
  NAIOP Pittsburgh is a local forum for the commercial real estate industry.
• National Association of Purchasing Management - Pittsburgh
  Serving the education, certification, communication, and networking needs of purchasing professionals in the greater Pittsburgh area.
• National Speakers Association, Pittsburgh
  The regional resource for experts who speak professionally. These speakers, trainers, consultants and coaches do professional presentations for organizations and businesses.
• Pennsylvania Economy League, Western Division
  The Pennsylvania Economy League, Inc., Western Division, is a nonprofit, civic organization whose mission is to provide the research and analysis for the business, civic, and governmental leadership of western Pennsylvania in efforts to effectuate change to make our region a better place to live, work, and do business.
• Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA), Pittsburgh Chapter and Southwestern Chapter
  PICPA, Pittsburgh Chapter has over 3300 members in Allegheny (western), Beaver, Butler (lower), Greene, Lawrence (lower) & Washington counties, while the Southwestern Chapter has approximately 400 members in Allegheny (eastern), Armstrong (lower), Fayette, Indiana, and Westmoreland counties.
• The Pittsburgh Advertising Federation
  A local professional organization of people in advertising, marketing and public relations. It is a member of the American Advertising Federation and each year presents "American Advertising Awards" for this area. Explore their Pittsburgh Addys website.
• Pittsburgh Asian American Young Professional Association
  Provide an environments for Asian-American young professionals to share and exchange ideas in order to promote cultural and professional growth in the community.
• Pittsburgh Association for Financial Professionals
  The Pittsburgh Association for Financial Professionals (formerly called the Pittsburgh Treasury Management Association) was founded to provide an informal forum for the exchange of ideas, concepts and techniques used by financial professionals. It is a regional Chapter of the Association for Financial Professionals and is open to all individuals professionally involved in cash management, treasury management or financial management functions.
• Pittsburgh Association of Health Underwriters
  A chapter of the National Association of Health Underwriters, its members service the nation's health insurance needs.

• Pittsburgh Automobile Trade Association (PATA)
  PATA is a metro trade association representing over 330 franchised automobile and truck dealers and related industries in Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Washington, Westmoreland and other surrounding counties in Western Pennsylvania. They also sponsor the Pittsburgh International Auto Show.
• Pittsburgh Builders Exchange (PBE)
  Since 1886, PBE has been serving the construction industry in Pittsburgh.

• Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group (PCRG)
  http://www.pcrg.org/
  Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group (PCRG) is a Pennsylvania non-profit corporation consisting of a consortium of community-based organizations that represent low- and moderate- income neighborhoods in the City of Pittsburgh. PCRG develops programs that address the core of community reinvestment issues.
• Pittsburgh Human Resource Association
  The mission of the Pittsburgh Human Resource Association is to provide a forum for improving the competency of human resource professionals through the exchange of information and experience.

• Pittsburgh Paralegal Association
  A voluntary, non-profit association formed in 1977 to promote the professional development and continuing education of paralegals.
• Pittsburgh Regional Alliance
  Works to improve the region's business climate, market the region's assets for business growth, and provide superior customer service for businesses investing in the region.

• Pittsburgh Society of Association Executives (PSAE)
  Founded in 1972 to provide an opportunity for exchange of experience and information through discussion and study at monthly meetings and conferences by executives who serve trade, technical, business, professional and philanthropic associations. PSAE is an allied society of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE).
• Pittsburgh Technology Council
  The Pittsburgh Technology Council, with nearly 1,700 technology, manufacturing, and service companies from southwestern Pennsylvania, is the largest regional technology association in the United States today.

• Pittsburgh Young Professionals
  Dedicated to providing young professionals in the western Pennsylvania area with the opportunity to interact professionally and socially with their peers; contribute to the community through philanthropic and volunteer activities; and promote an environment that helps attract, retain and nurture young professionals throughout the region.
• Project Management Institute (PMI), Pittsburgh Chapter
  With over 80,000 members worldwide, PMI is the leading nonprofit professional association in the area of Project Management. PMI establishes Project Management standards, provides seminars, educational programs and professional certification that more and more organizations desire for their project leaders. The Pittsburgh Chapter has 610 members.
• Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), Pittsburgh Chapter
  With more than 200 members, they offer many programs, resources and opportunities to develop and enrich the professional lives of the public relations practitioners in this region.

• PUMP: Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project
  An organization of young professionals working to make Pittsburgh a more dynamic and engaging place to live.
• Realtors Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh
  Members follow a strict Code of Ethics and professional standards, uphold Fair Housing legislation and prevent discrimination in housing, protect the rights of property owners, advance their professionalism through continuing and advanced education and are designated by the registered trademark of REALTOR®.

• Rivers Club
  The Rivers Club is a private business and sport club that represents over 2,500 community and business leaders.

• SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) Pittsburgh Chapter and Westmoreland Chapter
  Provides free and confidential business counseling for starting and growing a small business. SCORE counselors are available at Downtown & Business the 3rd Thursday of the month and at Squirrel Hill the 1st Monday of the month from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Westmoreland Chapter is located at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe and serves all of Westmoreland County and part of Indiana County.

• SMC Business Councils
  Headquartered in Pittsburgh, this nonprofit trade association is dedicated to helping small service, manufacturing, and commercial companies achieve their business and civic objectives. "The Voice of Smaller Business," SMC helps small business grow through grassroots lobbying, networking, educational seminars, publications and low-cost services to members and their employees.

• South Side Business Alliance (SSBA)
  "South Side of Pittsburgh" is a website from SSBA and the South Side Local Development Company (SSLDC) promoting this Pittsburgh neighborhood along the south shore of the Monongahela River to visitors, businessmen, shoppers, homebuyers, and to people just looking for something to do. The site includes a list of South Side commercial properties for lease or sale, information on walking tours of the area, a searchable shopping guide, and information on the SSBA and the SSLDC.

• The IndUs Entrepreneurs (TiE), Pittsburgh Chapter
  A non-profit global network of entrepreneurs and professionals with roots or interest in the Indus region, established to foster entrepreneurship and nurture entrepreneurs.
• The Technology Collaborative
  Formed in 2005 by a merger of the Pittsburgh Digital Greenhouse and the Robotics Foundry, this economic development initiative's goal is to increase Pennsylvania's technology-based economy by developing industry clusters.

• Western Pennsylvania Real Estate Investors Association
  Serves the needs of landlords and property managers in Allegheny, Westmoreland, Washington, Butler, Beaver, Fayette, Green, Armstrong, and Indiana Counties.

• Westmoreland Professional Builders Association
  An independent, non-profit trade association consisting of homebuilders, remodelers, trade contractors, developers and other related industries, located or doing business in Westmoreland County.
• Women's Business Network, Inc. of Southwestern Pennsylvania
  An organization whose goal is to provide an environment of support and assistance for entrepreneurial and established women-owned businesses, as well as increase the success rate of women owned businesses in Pennsylvania by providing educational opportunities, business development opportunities and community involvement.
• Worker-Ownership Institute (WOI)
  WOI serves as a forum in which management and labor from employee-owned companies, and ESOPs, come together to discuss their triumphs and failures, and to learn from each other. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and jointly sponsored by the United Steelworkers of America and the management of member companies which are partly or wholly employee-owned and employ members of the AFL-CIO-CLC, or other unions.