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ART, is the creative home furnishings network of home décor professionals who collaborate and combine their vast experience and diverse backgrounds into resources to educate, promote and support the home furnishings industry.

American Institute of Architects, Nevada Chapter (AIA) is a professional membership association for licensed architects, emerging professionals and allied partners since 1857.

The mission of the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) is to advance the art of professional floral design through education, service and leadership, and to recognize the achievement of excellence in this art form. Established in 1965 AIFD is, today, the floral industry's leading non-profit organization dedicated to establishing, maintaining and recognizing the highest standard of professional floral design. AIFD and its accredited members are in the forefront of the industry in presenting educational design programs and in designing flowers for events worldwide.

Founded in 1992, the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) is an international not-for-profit trade organization that serves more than 1,800 independent retailers, manufacturers, and sales representations of the specialty toy industry. ASTRA is a dedicated community of professionals committed to providing children with healthy, quality play materials that have high play value. ASTRA members build their businesses around specialty toys, which are designed with a focus on what the child can do, rather than what the toy can do. ASTRA members are leaders who have a positive influence on the economy, culture and creativity of the communities they serve.

American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) is an organization for interior designers, students, manufacturers and suppliers (13,500 design members).

A dealer-owned furniture-buying organization established in 1972 as a central billed group to gain recognition, buying power, and meaningful relationships with suppliers.

Our central billing allows members located in small-town America the ability to purchase container product along with volume discounts and special benefits.

Founded in 1989, the Association of Golf Merchandisers is an international, professional association consisting of more than 750 buyer members and over 150 vendor partners all dedicated to strengthening the golf merchandising industry. The AGM mission of education is to EDUCATE golf retail buyers/merchandisers and golf professionals, ELEVATE the golf merchandising profession, and ENHANCE communication between golf buyers and vendor partners.

Black Artists + Designers Guild (BADG) is a curated collective of independent artists + designers throughout the African diaspora. We create contemporary art, textiles, furniture, interiors, and architecture for bespoke residential, commercial and hospitality spaces.

The mission of the Black Interior Designers Network (BIDN) is to celebrate diversity within the interior design industry by highlighting interior designers of color, providing support and mentorship; in addition continuing education units, and business development opportunities.

BIDN (Black Interior Designers Network) Founded in 2011 by Kimberly Elaine Ward , the Black Interior Designers Network (BIDN) is the nation’s largest and fastest growing organization for interior designers of color. The Black Interior Designers Network prides itself in providing networking opportunities through our regional and national events, we offer client referrals, access to our exclusive buying group, continuing education units, and business development opportunities.

Based in Tustin, CA and founded in 1969, BrandSource is a 100 percent member-owned merchandising group with more than 14 billion in annual retail sales, nearly 4,500 independent dealer members in North America and close to 3,000 “branded” stores in the United States.

Business of Design is a coaching community for independent interior designers, decorators, architects, landscapers and stagers. By becoming a member, you will not only experience the benefits of our interior design business management courses but can also continue to learn and be inspired by our monthly group coaching sessions where Kimberley Seldon answers questions and shares insights from her own practice.

Sign up and gain instant access to Business of Design's 15 Step Project Management Strategy, a free introductory course that includes 3 Key BOD Strategies you can implement immediately. What are you waiting for? Start today.

We all know design matters. At Business of Design, we think designers matter, too.

For over 50 years, Cantrex Nationwide has helped independent Canadian retailers in the Applicance, Consumer Electronics, Furniture, Bedding, Photography, Floor Covering and Home Décor categories grow and prosper in an ever-changing marketplace. With more than 1,200 retail outlets in Canada, Cantrex Nationwide produces over $2.5 billion in annual retail sales. It provides its members with stronger buying power and an extensive array of advertising, educational, online marketing and financial programs and services.

The Contemporary Design Group is a national association of independent home furnishings showrooms specializing in modern and contemporary design.

CDG has become a dynamic networking and buying group, working with top manufacturers and suppliers around the world to develop the finest selection in contemporary home furnishings.

Christian Retail Association, Inc. (CRA) is a non-profit ministry created to help build community within the Christian retail industry and to bring beneficial assets to store owners and vendors alike. Membership benefits include discount programs, networking, training and education, industry information, best practices and a place to exchange ideas.

CRAFT is dedicated to the growth and vitality of the craft industry by supporting, developing and celebrating the business of handmade American craft. It welcomes as members everyone in the craft industry: craft retailers, wholesale artists, craft tradeshows, publications, suppliers, museums and associations. CRAFT champions the business of handmade in America.

Decorative Furnishings Association (DFA) are vendors, showrooms, design centers and media for definitive business transformation in the interior design industry.

Fair Trade Federation is a membership organization of businesses who practice 360° fair trade. FTF membership represents an entire organization, not just an individual product. This commitment represents a high bar of fair trade, where each and every business decision is made with the well-being of artisans and farmers in mind.

Furniture First is a buying cooperative for full-line independent furniture and mattress retailers in the US. Since 1994 the buying group has grown to 218 stockholder-members, representing over 450 furniture stores in 46 states, reporting over $2 billion in sales.

We are geographically exclusive by representation.

FMG maintains the largest volume furniture buying cooperative of independent retail furniture dealers in the nation. FMG currently represents over 780 storefronts with cumulative annual sales approaching $3 billion.

Gail Doby Coaching & Consulting offers one-on-one VIP coaching and consulting services to professional designers and firms, mastermind groups for CEOs and seconds-in-command, online courses and programming, business tools and documents, and live events across the U.S and internationally.

Since its launch in 1981, Gourmet Catalog Buying Group has existed to serve the needs of independent retailers. Today, the organization represents some 344 retail locations nationwide and partners with more than 200 vendors to offer merchandise discounts, freight allowances and special dating for its members.

Gift and Home Trade Association (GHTA) was formed in 2000, as the gift and home industry’s non-profit professional trade association. The Association was designed to help and encourage vendors, sales agencies, industry affiliates and retailers to work together, improving relationships and making business better by providing members with the opportunity to exchange ideas and network with industry leaders. Essentially, the Gift & Home Trade Association creates a national forum connecting industry leaders in their pursuit of ideas, innovations, and best practices to advance business progress.

The Good Toy Group creates catalogs for independently owned toy stores across the country that focus on quality toys for children of all ages. A member-owned marketing and buying group that specializes in fabulous marketing pieces, online marketing support and buying program.

The Home Furnishings Association (HFA), with roots dating back to 1920, is North America’s largest organization devoted specifically to the needs and interests home furnishings retailers, with more than 1,800 members representing more than 7,000 storefronts across all 50 states and several countries. Association offices in the East, West, and Central United States provide members with programs, resources, services, and a unified voice in government relations by partnering with home furnishings industry suppliers, vendors, affiliates, and other organizations.

HSRA™ provides expert training, knowledge, and support to home stagers and re-designers throughout the world. It ensures top service and results to its clients and business partners. HSRA welcomes every stager and re-designer, regardless of his or her previous professional training.

HTI Buying Group today represents more than 160 retail locations nationwide and partners with more than 200 vendors to offer corporate buying programs, merchandise discounts, exclusive catalogs, freight allowances, conferences and consulting services for its members.

IAHSP®, The International Association of Home Staging Professionals®, is the largest and longest running Home Staging Industry Trade Association with thousands of members worldwide. Since 1999, IAHSP® has been dedicated to advancing the education and staging excellence of home staging industry professionals as they prepare homes for sale. Our members serve the public to the best of their ability built upon the principles, practices, and education found in approved courses and designations required for membership. All IAHSP® Leadership Team members own and operate successful Home Staging businesses and believe in building relationships and community with our present and future members.

Since 1927, Independent College Bookstore Association (ICBA) has focused exclusively on serving institutionally-affiliated college store members in the USA and Canada. ICBA college store members represent $1.8 billion in sales over 230+ member stores.

Interior Design Society (IDS) is one of the country's largest design organizations serving the residential interior design industry.

IFDA is an international association for the entire furnishings and design industry with chapters across the United States and in Japan as well as members around the world.

International Interior Design Association - Southwest Chapter (IIDA SW) is the Southwest Chapter of IIDA consists of over 300 members in Arizona, New Mexico and Las Vegas.

Kite Trade Association International (KTAI) exists to support and promote the manufacturing, distributing and retailing of kites and wind-related products. Its vision is to be recognized as the leading international association of businesses in the kite industry, and is dedicated to establishing and maintaining high standards of education, networking, professional development, leadership and ethics. KTAI: kites, toys and innovation since 1983. 

The Las Vegas Spa Association (LVSA) was started in 2002 as a networking solution for Las Vegas spa directors and vendors. The purpose was to inspire and encourage spa directors to share ideas, services and industry trends in a fun, social setting with the goal of providing the best possible spa experience for Las Vegas guests. Las Vegas features the largest number of world class destination spas anywhere, with over 40 destination/resort spa locations and combined estimated revenue of $150 million per year.

MAI Retailers (formerly Monograms America) is a premier retail networking organization for gift stores, apparel and accessory boutiques, personalized gift and embroidery stores, college/cheerleading/dance/sports gift stores, engraving/sublimation/screen printing stores and much more.

Mega Group's vision is to be the essential supplier of retail services that ensures the continued success of the Independent Home Goods retail channel. With over 700 members, Mega Group is Canada's largest group of independent furniture retailers. Entirely member owned, Mega Group is dedicated to providing its members programs that stimulate growth and promote success. As a member, you are able to tap into a wealth of expertise and experience through member meetings, the BrandSource Home Furnishings, Ameublement BrandSource and Sleep Experience retail systems, and Promotional Networks, our newest offering for the independent retailer. Effective advertising programs and strong merchandising programs are also available.

The Munce Group is North America's largest full-service marketing group specializing in the Christian retail industry and offers numerous marketing programs and services that successfully reach the faith-based consumer. Founded in 1991, the Munce Group serves nearly 400 Independently owned Christian stores in the U.S. and Canada.

MSA is a nonprofit, international association dedicated to advancing the success of nonprofit retail professionals and nonprofit institutions.

Floral industry leaders network to develop and improve services to members and respective associations, and strive for cooperative effort in problem solving; the dissemination of information to its members; and educational enlightenment relative to association management.

We are entrepreneurial farm families who invite customers to visit our farms and experience the food and the fun we create to sustain our livelihood. Our membership is made up of farmers, industry suppliers, farmers’ market participants, and government officials. Together we work to advance agritourism including on-farm retail, pick your own, consumer-supported agriculture, direct delivery, and farmers' markets. We facilitate events, resources, communications, and peer-to-peer exchanges that bring together new relationships and opportunities.

National Kitchen and Bath Association - Mountain Chapter (NKBA) brings together kitchen and bath distributors, retailers, remodelers, manufacturers, fabricators, installers, designers.

Nationwide Marketing Group is North America's largest buying and marketing group for independent appliance, electronics, furniture, bedding and outdoor dealers. It is comprised of some 5300 members, operating approximately 14,000 stores with an estimated $18.5 billion in sales.

For information, contact 336-722-4681 or info@nationwidegroup.org

NEWH: The Hospitality Industry Network - NV Chapter (NEWH NV) is the premier networking resource for the hospitality industry, providing scholarships, education and business networking.

The Oriental Rug Importers Association (ORIA) is a national trade association formed in 1958 to foster ethical business practices and promote the best interests of the Oriental Rug Trade in the United States and in countries that produce Oriental rugs. In recent years, ORIA membership has grown to include area rug importers and manufacturers.

Pacific Furniture Dealers (PFD) is a group of independent stores representing storefronts in eight western states who have come together to combine their buying power to attain outstanding buys and values for our customers.

The Parable Group is a leader in developing strategic print and digital marketing that connects brands, products and services to faith-based consumers everywhere.

The PLATIN- Latin American Alliance, is a buying group engaged on building synergies between Latin American Buyers and Vendors at trade shows in the USA. At this moment the PLATIN Latin American Alliance have on record +550 PLATIN pre-qualified commercial and retail Latin American Buyers from 28 Latin American countries segmented by: Home & Accents, Christmas, Floral and Lighting.

The PLATIN Team works to secure best deals between Buyers and Vendors using the PLATIN Latin American Alliance platform.

Purchasing Power Plus is the nation's premier buying group for hospital gift shops, serving more than 750 stores. Empowering our retail members with significant savings opportunities, PPP veterans offer seasonal product recommendations, market trend forecasts and education tailored for our niche. We share our retail members' passion for retail and strive to increase the profitability of each store. JOIN this community of gift shops making a remarkable imprint on the retail industry

Real Deals on Home Décor, based in Twin Falls, ID, is a rapidly-growing international franchise whose local mom-and-pop shoppes open exclusively on Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays. The company is in the Top 500 Franchises of Entrepreneur Magazine. Real Deals, launched a decade ago by five sisters who opened décor shoppes for fun, started franchising in 2006 and has grown to more than 75 stores in 16 states and 4 provinces. The company's purchasing power means lower prices on its broad and rapidly-changing selection of home décor and boutique clothing and accessories. Real Deals' owners pride themselves on offering elite customer service in an atmosphere that is fun and friendly, often hosting open houses and private parties, while supporting their communities with "fun" raisers.

Real Estate Staging Association® (RESA®) is the trade association for professional real estate stagers and re-designers. RESA® is a 501 (c) 6 Non-Profit association. RESA® members are a global community of professional home stagers, redesigners, decorators and real estate professionals who are committed to advancing professionalism and excellence in real estate staging.

Real Local Florists is a grass-roots advocate for the traditional retail florist dedicated to improving the economics of the retail florist by encouraging industry advertising, providing exceptional consumer value, and promoting equitable trading among florists.

SPC is a creative community of family-owned retailers that includes locations all across the U.S. We started 40 years ago with two stores. We now serve more than 60 independent member stores who represent nearly 1,000,000 sq. ft. of retail space and $150 million in retail sales. We are also pleased to have AC Moore, a family-owned chain of 140 craft stores, as a part of our community.

A non-profit association that links professionals, academics, suppliers, and interior designers throughout Mexico. Founded by young professionals of all generations in 2003 at the Franz Mayer Museum in Mexico City. The partnership was accepted by IFI International Federation of Interior Architects / Designers, as a professional associate membr on September 30, 2005 in Copenhagen, Denmark. In August 2007, Guadalajara Jalisco was legally constituted as a civil association according to the laws of the United Mexican States, bearing the name of SMI Sociedad Mexicana de Interioristas AC. The society that recognizes the effort of all the members of the interior design industry in Mexico and abroad through its competitions.

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Sociedad sin fines de lucro que vincula a profesionistas, académicos, proveedores y medios del interiorismo de todo el territorio nacional fundada por jóvenes profesionistas de todas las generaciones en el 2003 en el Museo Franz Mayer de la ciudad de Mexico. La sociedad fue admitida por IFI International Federation of Interior Architects / Designers, como miembro profesional asociado el 30 de Septiembre de 2005 en Copenhague, Dinamarca. En Agosto del 2007 se constituye legalmente en Guadalajara Jalisco como asociación civil de acuerdo a las leyes de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos, llevando el nombre de SMI Sociedad Mexicana de Interioristas AC. La sociedad que conoce y reconoce el esfuerzo de todos los actores de la industria del diseno interior en Mexico y el exterior a través de sus certámenes.

Nationwide member-run group of premier specialty gift, apparel and toy retailers. Members work to ensure profitable collaboration, effective customized marketing and quality high-margin product. Partnering vendors benefit from access to 500+ storefronts, and a business relationship that values mutual success.

SIA provides benefits to spa operators to help them grow into professional businesses. One of the leading trade associations in the spa, esthetic and wellness world, SIA members receive a full benefit package including: world trade show calendar, national reports on industry topics, legislative direction, free trade magazines, educational discounts and a comprehensive insurance offering.

TRIB Group, The Rental Industry Buying Group, is the oldest and largest member-owned and run non-profit buying cooperative specifically for the RTO industry in the nation. TRIB Group has a strong membership, representing stores throughout the United States.

True Value Company, headquartered in Chicago, is one of the world's leading hardlines wholesalers with a globally recognized brand and over 70 years of experience serving independent hardware retailers. True Value Company provides its customers in over 60 countries an expansive product set with market-customized assortments at highly competitive prices, superior product availability, innovative marketing programs and a la carte value-added services like eCommerce ship-to-store, store remodel support and True Value University, all within a flexible model that requires no membership. With 13 regional distribution centers, and approximately 2,500 associates serving over 4,500 stores, True Value Company celebrates independence and drives retail excellence across the U.S. and internationally.

Volunteer Professional Community at The Beryl Institute

The Beryl Institute is the global community of practice committed to elevating the human experience in healthcare. We believe human experience is grounded in experiences of patients & families, those who work in healthcare and the communities they serve. We define patient experience as the sum of all interactions, shaped by an organization’s culture, that influence patient perceptions across the continuum of care.

Wild Birds Unlimited is dedicated to helping people attract more beautiful birds to their yard with expertly-designed bird foods and bird feeding products. Each of the company's more than 330 retail stores across the US and Canada serves as a community resource and provides trusted local advice about backyard bird feeding. Learn more about Wild Birds Unlimited and how you can add the joy of bird feeding to your world by visiting www.wbu.com

ZAG is a non-profit, volunteer run organization for merchandise buyers from zoos, aquariums, nature centers, butterfly houses and other wildlife facilities, institutions and attractions.