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Give sweet memories with premium
chocolates or fresh-roasted nuts, packaged
in a tastefully decorated gift box. Choose from
five colors and 15-plus gourmet treats.
Maple Ridge Farms / PPAI 114165
Professional Organizations InThe U.S.
Nearly 100,000 trade and professional organizations, classified as 501(c)(6) organizations, operate in the U.S.
Top 5 Professional Associations By Size
(Approximate Total Membership, 2016)
1.2 million
National
Association
of Realtors
420,000
Institute of
Electrical and
Electronics
Engineers
412,000
American
Institute of
Certified Public
Accountants
400,000
American Bar
Association
250,000
American
Medical
Association
There’s
A Group
ForThat
If a profession exists,
chances are you’ll
find an association
for it. Some of the
world’s lesser-known
professional
organizations include:
National Association
of Tower Erectors
Potato Association
of America
American
Association of Candy
Technologists
Can Manufacturers
Institute
International
Association of
Youth Hypnotists
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Reach for the stars with the COSMIC
Poly Fleece quarter-zip. Made in
unisex and ladies’ companion styles,
the pullover is made of seven-ounce,
100-percent spun polyester fleece
with a self-fabric collar and cuffs,
side gusset panels and side-entry
pockets. Choose from several
color options and sides S-3XL.
J. America / PPAI 351699
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