Associations
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ABI - The American Bankruptcy Institute ABI is the largest multi-disciplinary, non-partisan organization dedicated to research and education on matters related to insolvency. ABI was founded in 1982 to provide Congress and the public with unbiased analysis of bankruptcy issues. The ABI Canal Center Plaza membership includes more than 12,000 attorneys, auctioneers, bankers, judges, lenders, professors, turnaround specialists, accountants and other bankruptcy professionals providing a forum for the exchange of ideas and information. |
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AMEA - Association of Machinery Equipment Appraisers The Association of Machinery and Equipment Appraisers (AMEA) is the premier international association of appraisers who specialize in appraising machinery and equipment. The AMEA's mission is to certify and accredit the most qualified capital equipment appraisers in the appraisal industry through promotion of standards of professional appraisal practice, ethical conduct, and market-based experience. |
 | CFA - Commercial Finance Association The Commercial Finance Association (CFA) is the international trade association dedicated to the asset-based lending and factoring industries. |
 | Contract Packaging Association The Contract Packaging Association is a national, not-for-profit trade association that includes dynamic and growing companies offering contract packaging services. |
 | EAANA - Equipment Appraisers Association of North America The Equipment Appraisers Association of North America is an association whose purpose is to provide a professional appraisal society representing all aspects of the machinery and equipment industries. |
 | ELFA – Equipment Leasing and Finance Association The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) is the trade association representing financial services companies and manufacturers in the equipment finance sector. ELFA members are the driving force behind the growth in the commercial equipment finance market and contribute to capital formation in the U.S. and abroad. |
 | EO - Entrepreneurs’ Organization The Entrepreneurs' Organization is a dynamic, global network of more than 7,000 business owners in 38 countries. Founded in 1987 by a group of young entrepreneurs, EO is the catalyst that enables entrepreneurs to learn and grow from each other, leading to greater business success and an enriched personal life. |
 | FPSA - Food Processing Suppliers Association (Formerly the IAFIS - International Association of Food Industry Suppliers)The FPSA is the largest U.S. association of suppliers of equipment, ingredients and services to the global food, beverage and pharmaceutical processing industries. |
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IAA - Industrial Auctioneers Association The Industrial Auctioneers Association (IAA) is the world's first and only association comprised solely of industrial machinery and equipment auctioneers. IAA auctioneers combine unparalleled industrial auction experience with the highest ethical and professional standards. The purpose of IAA is to promote the use of auction sales as the best method for selling idle industrial equipment and to promote IAA members as the best qualified to conduct such sales. |
 | IAUED - International Association of Used Equipment Dealers The International Association of Used Equipment Dealers is the only worldwide organization representing the entire used capital equipment industry, as well as firms that supply services to it including truckers, riggers, and leasing companies. |
 | IoPP - Institute of Packaging Professionals The Institute of Packaging Professionals is dedicated to creating networking and educational opportunities that help packaging professionals succeed. The institute is dedicated to the proposition that packaging is a positive, environmentally responsible and economically efficient force, operating in a modern economic society for the benefit and improved well-being of its people. |
 | IRA - Investment Recovery Association The IRA is the official professional association for managers of surplus and idle assets and is the premier resource for companies and individuals engaged in profit-driven asset management. |
 | MDNA - Machinery Dealers National Association The MDNA is an international, non-profit trade association dedicated to the promotion of the used machinery industry. |
 | MFPA - Midwest Food Processors Association The Midwest Food Processors Association (MWFPA) is the foremost legislative voice of the food processing industry in the Midwest. MWFPA actively represents and lobbies on behalf of food processors in the state legislatures and agencies in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. |
 | NFA - National Funding Association The NFA is a dynamic networking organization consisting of investment bankers, accountants, attorneys, brokers, venture capitalists, consultants, bankers, turnaround professionals, factors, specialty finance companies, and asset based lenders. |
 | SFPA – Southeastern Food Processors Association The SFPA provides a regional forum for companies in the Southeastern United States engaged in manufacturing food products or engaged in the manufacture or sale of supplies or products used by food processors. |
 | TMA - Turnaround Management Association The Turnaround Management Association is the only international non-profit association dedicated to corporate renewal and turnaround management. Its international headquarters is in Chicago. |
