Organizations & Associations
Your guide to national resources and their Minnesota chapters.
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American Society of Association Executives (ASAE)
www.asaecenter.org
202-626-2723
ASAE, known as the association of associations, is an advocate for the nonprofit sector. It is dedicated to advancing the value of voluntary associations to society and supporting the professionalism of the individuals who lead them.
Minnesota: see Midwest Society of Association Executives (MSAE)
American Society for Training and Development (ASTD)
www.astd.org
800-628-2783
ASTD members are primarily human resources professionals who plan corporate training seminars, address workplace productivity issues and foster investment in intellectual capital.
Twin Cities Chapter:
www.astd-tcc.org
651-290-6262
Lake Superior Chapter:
www.astd-duluth.org
Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)
www.afpnet.org
703-684-0410
AFP represents 28,000 members in 190 chapters throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and China working to advance philanthropy through advocacy, research, education and certification programs.
Minnesota Chapter:
www.afpminnesota.org
(651) 917-6247
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Convention Industry Council (CIC)
www.conventionindustry.org
202-429-8634
The Convention Industry Council (CIC) is composed of 32 leading national and international organizations representing more than 103,500 individuals and 17,300 firms or properties involved in the meetings, conventions, expositions and travel and tourism industries.
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Executive Women International (EWI)
www.executivewomen.org
801-355-2800 or 877-439-4669
Established in 1938 as an association for businesswomen dedicated to personal and professional growth, the association now boasts more than 3,000 member companies and 3,500 representatives from across the world.
Minnesota:
www.executivewomenmn.org
There are three chapters—Minneapolis, Saint Paul and Rochester—and all three can be found at the above Web site. Each chapter holds meetings, networking events and educational seminars to further their members personal and professional growth goals.
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Hospitality Minnesota
www.hospitalitymn.com
651-778-2400
Hospitality Minnesota, the Minnesota Chapter of the AH&LA, is the umbrella organization for the Minnesota Restaurant, Hotel & Resort Associations and is one of Minnesota’s largest business trade associations.
Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI)
www.hsmai.org
703-610-9024
HSMAI is an organization of sales and marketing professionals representing all segments of the hospitality industry.
Minnesota:
952-698-4240 (chapter president)
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Meeting Professionals International (MPI)
www.mpiweb.org
972-702-3000
Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is the leading global association committed to shaping and defining the future of the meeting and event industry.
Minnesota:
www.mnmpi.org
651-917-6243
Midwest Society of Association Executives (MSAE)
www.msae.com
651-647-6388
As the Minnesota Chapter of the ASAE, MSAE has almost 800 members, representing more than 227 associations. Together with its members, MSAE hosts educational seminars, conferences and the Executive Expo.
Minnesota Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus
www.minnesotacvbs.com
651-647-6388
MACVB is a not-for-profit organization that provides member bureaus with legislative representation, continuing education and public recognition of the tourism and convention industry in Minnesota.
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National Association of Catering Executives (NACE)
www.nace.net
410-290-5410
NACE is the oldest and largest professional association that assists caterers in achieving career success by raising the level of education and professionalism of the catering industry.
National Speakers Association (NSA)
www.nsaspeaker.org
480-968-2552
As the leading organization for experts who speak professionally, NSA provides resources and education to advance the skills, integrity and value of its members and the speaking profession.
Minnesota Chapter:
www.nsa-mn.com
North Central Business Travel Association (NCBTA)
www.northcentralbta.org
952-556-5636 (president elect)
The NCBTA is Minnesota’s certified chapter of the National Business Travel Association. The organization provides members with information on the latest technical and service advantages within the industry, as well as current legislative issues involving travel costs and safety matters affecting business travel.
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Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA)
www.pcma.org
312-423-7262 or 877-827-7262
The mission of the Professional Convention Management Association is to serve the association community by enhancing the effectiveness of meetings, conventions and exhibitions through member and industry education and to promote the value of the meetings industry to the general public.
Minnesota:
630-323-7413
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Society of Government Meeting Professionals (SGMP)
www.sgmp.org
800-827-8916 (Membership Headquarters)
703-549-0892 (General Headquarters)
The Society of Government Meeting Professionals is a nonprofit, professional organization whose members are planners from federal, state, county and local government entities and providers of meeting services and facilities.
Minnesota:
Minnesota Northern Lights Chapter
www.mnsgmp.org
Sales and Marketing Executives (SME)
www.smei.org
312-893-0751
SME-International is the worldwide association of sales and marketing executives. SME’s more than 10,000 members include CEOs, marketing managers, sales managers and top-level executives who contribute to the advancement of sales and marketing management.
Minnesota:
www.smemn.org
Society of Incentive & Travel Executives (SITE)
www.site-intl.org
312-321-5148
The Society of Incentive & Travel Executives (SITE) is a worldwide organization of business professionals dedicated to the recognition and development of motivational and performance improvement strategies, of which travel is a key component. It recognizes the global cultural differences and practices in developing these strategies, and serves as a networking and educational opportunity for its members. With more than 2,100 members worldwide, SITE members represent every discipline in the incentive travel industry. Throughout the year, SITE holds educational seminars addressing the educational needs of its members and an annual international conference with an agenda focusing on trends and developments that could impact incentive travel in the future.
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Every effort has been made to confirm all Web sites and phone numbers. Many local or regional chapters do not have publishable contact information readily available. Or, they have membership information and forms for download on their Web sites. If problems arise, contact the national association for membership and local chapter information. If you have changes or additions to this page, please e-mail Ellie Bayrd at ebayrd@greenspring.com
Professional designations are available from national hospitality industry groups. Each designation involves different application requirements. Ask your local chapter’s education officer for more information. Below is a list of some of the certifications.
ACFRE – Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (Association of Fundraising Professionals)
CAE - Certified Association Executive (American Society of Association Executives)
CAP – Certified Administrative Professional (International Association of Administrative Professionals)
CCE - Certified Catering Executive (National Association Catering Executives)
CCTE - Certified Corporate Travel Executive (National Business Travel Association)
CFBE - Certified Food & Beverage Executive (American Hotel and Lodging Association)
CFRE – Certified Fundraising Executive (Association of Fundraising Professionals)
CHA - Certified Hotel Administrator (American Hotel and Lodging Association)
CHRE - Certified Human Resource Executive (American Society of Training and Development)
CHS - Certified Hospitality Supervisor (American Hotel and Lodging Association)
CHSE - Certified Hotel Sales Executive (Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International)
CMM - Certified Meeting Manager (Meeting Professionals International)
CMP - Certified Meeting Professional (Convention Industry Council)
CPS – Certified Professional Secretary (International Association of Administrative Professionals)
CSEP - Certified Special Events Professional (International Special Events Society)
DMCP – Destination Management Certified Professional (Association of Destination Management Professionals)
MHS - Master Hotel Supplier (American Hotel and Lodging Association)
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