Nonprofit OrganizationsChambers of Commerce & Business Leagues

MISSION:

THE EDISON ELECTRIC INSTITUTE (EEI) IS THE ASSOCIATION THAT REPRESENTS ALL U.S. INVESTOR-OWNED ELECTRIC COMPANIES. OUR MEMBERS PROVIDE ELECTRICITY FOR MORE THAN 235 MILLION AMERICANS, AND OPERATE IN ALL 50 STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE ELECTRIC POWER INDUSTRY SUPPORTS MORE THAN 7 MILLION JOBS IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. IN ADDITION TO OUR U.S. MEMBERS, EEI HAS MORE THAN 65 INTERNATIONAL ELECTRIC COMPANIES AS INTERNATIONAL MEMBERS AND HUNDREDS OF INDUSTRY SUPPLIERS AND RELATED ORGANIZATION AS ASSOCIATE MEMBERS. ORGANIZED IN 1933, EEI PROVIDES PUBLIC POLICY LEADERSHIP, STRATEGIC BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE, AND ESSENTIAL CONFERENCES AND FORUMS.

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THE NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION CREATES VALUE FOR THE FOODSERVICE INDUSTRY AND ITS MEMBERSHIP IN THE AVENUES OF RESEARCH, ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION. WE CONDUCT RESEARCH ON CURRENT TRENDS, ADVOCATE POLICY INITIATIVES, AND PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE INDUSTRY.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations like chambers of commerce, business leagues and commercial trade associations whose members are businessmen and women and merchants who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting the general commercial interests of the community or the interests of their own trade. [Many of these are found in section 501(c)(6) business leagues; and 501(c)(6) chambers of commerce.]

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THE MISSION OF THE REGIONAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA IS TO CATALYZE AND SUPPORT ECONOMIC GROWTH AND HIGH QUALITY JOB CREATION THROUGH REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT AND FINANCE OF PROJECTS THAT ADVANCE THE PUBLIC INTEREST.

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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS (AASHTO)'S PURPOSE IS TO FOSTER DEVELOPMENT, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF AN INTEGRATED NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM. AASHTO SERVES AS A CATALYST FOR EXCELLENCE IN TRANSPORTATION BY OFFERING: SMART SOLUTIONS AND PROMISING PRACTICES; CRITICAL INFORMATION, TRAINING AND DATA; DIRECT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO STATES; AND UNCHALLENGED EXPERTISE.

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NFA IS A SELF-REGULATORY MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION FORMED TO MONITOR (CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O) (CONTINUANCE OF PART I, LINE 1)AND MAINTAIN THE INTEGRITY OF THE DERIVATIVES TRADING INDUSTRY.

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PROTECTING PEOPLE'S HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE BY CREATING BETTER BUILDINGS & SAFER COMMUNITIES.

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THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ASSOCIATION IS TO HELP PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS REALIZE THE POSITIVE POTENTIAL OF TECHNOLOGY.

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PROMOTE AND IMPROVE THE CONDITIONS OF THE MARKETPLACES INDUSTRY THROUGH PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION, CONFERENCES, PUBLICATIONS, RESEARCH AND LEGISLATIVE ACTION.

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SUPPORT MOMENTOUS INSTITUTE AND THE SALESMANSHIP CLUB OF DALLAS.

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APCIA PROMOTES AND PROTECTS THE VIABILITY OF A COMPETITIVE PRIVATE INSURANCE MARKET FOR THE BENEFIT OF CONSUMERS AND INSURERS.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations like chambers of commerce, business leagues and commercial trade associations whose members are businessmen and women and merchants who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting the general commercial interests of the community or the interests of their own trade. [Many of these are found in section 501(c)(6) business leagues; and 501(c)(6) chambers of commerce.]

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TO COLLECT CONTRIBUTIONS FROM PRODUCERS FOR DISTRIBUTION TO PARTICIPANT MUSICIANS IN ACCORDANCE WITH COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS.

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TO PROVIDE MEMBERS WITH A FORUM TO BUY, SELL, AND MARKET PRODUCTS AND SERVICES WHICH DRIVES THE SPECIALTY AUTOMOTIVE AFTERMARKET INDUSTRY.

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TO PROMOTE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES RELATED TO WELDING.

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THE LINUX FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE CREATION OF SUSTAINABLE OPEN SOURCE ECOSYSTEMS BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL AND INTELLECTUAL RESOURCES, INFRASTRUCTURE, EVENTS, TRAINING, AND SUPPORTING PROGRAMS TO PROGRESS OPEN INNOVATION. WORKING TOGETHER WITH ITS MEMBERS AND COMMUNITIES OFOPEN SOURCE ENGINEERS, THE LINUX FOUNDATION AND ITS PROJECTS FORM THEMOST AMBITIOUS AND SUCCESSFUL INVESTMENT IN THE CREATION OF SHAREDTECHNOLOGY.

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DEDICATED TO THE CONTINUING GROWTH AND PROSPERITY OF INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY PHARMACY IN THE UNITED STATES.

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TO ADVANCE HUMAN PROGRESS THROUGH AN ECONOMIC, (PLEASE SEE SCHEDULE O FOR THE CONTINUATION)POLITICAL, AND SOCIAL SYSTEM BASED ON INDIVIDUAL FREEDOM, INCENTIVE, OPPORTUNITY AND RESPONSIBILITY. THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE USA IMPROVES LIVES BY ADVANCING AMERICAN BUSINESS. WE ADVOCATE FOR POLICIES THAT HELP BUSINESSES CREATE JOBS AND GROW OUR ECONOMY.

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THE MISSION OF THE OWNER-OPERATOR INDEPENDENT DRIVERS ASSOCIATION IS TO SERVE OWNER-OPERATORS, SMALL FLEETS AND PROFESSIONAL TRUCKERS; TO WORK FOR A BUSINESS CLIMATE WHERE TRUCKERS ARE TREATED EQUALLY AND FAIRLY; TO PROMOTE HIGHWAY SAFETY AND RESPONSIBILITY AMONG ALL HIGHWAY USERS; AND TO PROMOTE A BETTER BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL TRUCK OPERATORS.

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SEE FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 FOR COMPLETE MISSION STATEMENT