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CRAIN’S CLEVELAND BUSINESS
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FEBRUARY 28 - MARCH 6, 2011
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS BASED IN NE OHIO RANKED BY NUMBER OF MEMBERS(1)
Name of firm Address Rank Phone/Web site
Members NE Number of Ohio members Year founded
Publications
Meetings
Description or mission
Top executive
1
ASM International 9639 Kinsman Road, Materials Park 44073 (440) 338-5151/http://asmcommunity.asminternational.org
34,524
1,500 1913
AM&P, International Thermal Spray, EDFA
Serves materials professionals, nontechnical Aeromat 2011, Materials and Processess for Medical Devices, personnel and managers by providing highInternational Thermal Spray Conf. quality materials information, education and training
Stanley C. Theobald managing director
2
Workplace Benefits Association 9221 Ravenna Road, Suite D8, Twinsburg 44087 (330) 425-8399/www.workplacebenefits.org
22,500
NA 1997
NA
NA
NA
Walt Podgurski CEO
3
International Association of Information Technology Asset Managers 1137 State Route 43, Mogadore 44260 (330) 628-3012/www.iaitam.org
5,500
NA 1998
NA
IAITAM Annual Conference & Exhibition
NA
Barbara Rembiesa CEO, founder
4
International Society of Explosives Engineers 30325 Bainbridge Road, Cleveland 44139 (440) 349-4400/www.isee.org
4,500
150 1974
The Journal of Explosives Annual Conference on Explosives Provides technology, education and information Jeffrey L. Dean Engineering, ISEE and Blasting Technique; Ohio to promote the safe, secure and controlled use executive director, Blasters' Handbook Drilling & Blasting Conference of commercial explosives general counsel
5
Institute of Mathematical Statistics P.O. Box 22718, Beachwood 44122 (216) 295-2340/http://imstat.org
4,155
10 1935
Annals of Applied Probability, Annals of Applied Statistics
6
North American Police Work Dog Association 4222 Manchester Ave., Perry 44081 (888) 422-6463/www.napwda.com
3,300
175 1977
NAPWDA News & Events 2 meetings, 20 state workshops, Dedicated to assisting police work dog teams to Enrich, Enlighten & 1 national workshop throughout the world Enable
7
National Association of College Stores 500 E. Lorain St. , Oberlin 44070 (800) 622-7498/www.nacs.org
3,100
30 1923
The College Store Magazine
CAMEX (CAMpus Market EXpo)
To be the leading advocate and resource for college stores — helping them connect, grow, and succeed
Brian Cartier CEO
8
Association of Nurses in AIDS Care 3538 Ridgewood Road, Akron 44333 (330) 670-0101/www.nursesinaidscare.org
2,500
75 1987
Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care
Annual convention
Education and support of HIV nurses
Adele A. Webb executive director, CEO
8
Herb Society of America 9019 Kirtland Chardon Road, Kirtland 44094 (440) 256-0514/www.herbsociety.org
2,500
225 1933
The Herbarist and Herb of the Year Guides
Educational conference and annual meeting of members
Promotes the knowledge, use and delight of herbs through educational programs, research and sharing the experience of its members
Katrinka Morgan executive director
10
Society for Photographic Education 2530 Superior Ave., Suite 403, Cleveland 44114 (216) 622-2733/www.spenational.org
2,150
50 1963
Exposure Journal, members' newsletter
SPE National Conference, SPE Regional Conferences
Provides a forum for the discussion of photography and related media as a means of creative expression and cultural insight
Virginia Morrison executive director
11
Society for Investigative Dermatology 526 Superior Ave. East, Suite 540, Cleveland 44114 (216) 579-9300/www.sidnet.org
2,000
50 1937
NA
Annual meeting
NA
Rebecca Minnillo Jim Rumsey executive directors
12
The North American Menopause Society 5900 Landerbrook Drive, Suite 390, Mayfield Heights 44124 (440) 442-7550/www.menopause.org
1,931
74 1989
Menopause (journal), Menopause Practice: A Clinician's Guide
NAMS Annual Meeting
To promote the health and quality of life of all women during midlife and beyond through an understanding of menopause and healthy aging
Margery L.S. Gass executive director
13
Marble Institute of America 28901 Clemens Road, Suite 100, Cleveland 44145 (440) 250-9222/www.marble-institute.com
1,710
15 1944
Newsletter, technical manual, consumer materials
StonExpo/Marmomacc of the Americas
Technical resource for industry and design professionals; establishes standards and specifications for stone
Garis F. Distelhorst executive vice president, CEO
14
Rubber Division of the American Chemical Society P.O. Box 499, Akron 44309 (330) 972-7815/www.rubber.org
1,600
300 1909
Rubber Chemistry and Technology
Rubber Expo and Advanced Materials in Health Care
To expand the elastomeric profession and individual development through educational, technical, and inter-active activities
Edward L. Miller Executive director
15
American Society of Sanitary Engineering 901 Canterbury Road, Suite A, Westlake 44145 (440) 835-3040/www.asse-plumbing.org
1,306
52 1906
Plumbing Standards Magazine
Annual Meeting, E.J. Zimmer Technical Seminar & Exhibition
ASSE is an ANSI accredited standards developer and certification body
James Bickford international president
16
United States Association for Energy Economics 28790 Chagrin Blvd., Suite 350, Cleveland 44122 (216) 464-5365/www.usaee.org
895
14 1994
Dialogue, Working Paper Annual North American Series conference
A non-profit that advances the understanding and application of economics across all facets of energy development and use
David L. Williams executive director
17
American Association of Neuropathologists 2103 Cornell Road, Cleveland 44106 (216) 368-3671/www.neuropath.org
845
10 1959
Journal of Neuropathology & Experimental Neurology
Annual meeting
The association addresses the needs of physicians and scientists in the field of neuropathology
NA
18
American Holistic Medical Association 23366 Commerce Park, Suite 101B, Beachwood 44122 (216) 292-6644/www.holisticmedicine.org
800
85 1978
NA
iMosaic (Integrative Medicine Offering Science-based Alternatives In Collaboration)
To help create a healthy world by promoting holistic/integrative principles and practice in health care
Steve L. Cadwell executive director, CEO
19
Insurance Media Association 9221 Ravenna Road, Suite D8, Twinsburg 44087 (888) 282-1765 /www.insurancemedia.net
650
NA 2003
NA
NA
NA
Walter Podgurski chairman, CEO
20
Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers P.O. Box 268, Oberlin 44070 (440) 774-2887/www.ascfg.org
600
15 1988
Conference and Trade The Cut Flower Quarterly National Show
The ASCFG provides production and marketing information to field and greenhouse cut flower growers
Judy Laushman executive director
20
United States Trager Association 13801 W. Center St., Suite C, Burton 44021 (440) 834-0308/www.tragerus.org
600
10 2001
Quarterly membership newsletter
Annual membership conference
Non-profit membership organization supporting Trager practitioners in the USA
NA
22
Russian American Medical Association 36100 Euclid Ave., Suite 330-B, Willoughby 44094 (440) 953-8055/www.russiandoctors.org
550
120 2002
RAMA Journal
RAMA annual national conference Improvement of health care system
Boris Vinogradsky, MD chairman
23
American Institute of Organbuilders P.O. Box 35306, Canton 44735 (330) 806-9011/www.pipeorgan.org
450
36 1974
Journal of American Organbuilding
Annual Convention (September or Pipe organ building education October Yearly)
Robert Sullivan executive secretary
23
Precision Machined Products Association 6700 W. Snowville Road, Brecksville 44141 (440) 526-0300/www.pmpa.org
450
42 1933
Production Machining Magazine
Precision Machining Technology Show
Provide programs and services to the precision Michael B. Duffin machining industry in North America. executive director
25
Hard Hatted Women 4220 Prospect Ave., Cleveland 44103 (216) 861-6500/www.hardhattedwomen.org
400
250 1979
NA
NA
Provides expertise for the successful Burgess Sandu recruitment and advancement of women in high- Terri executive director wage trade and technical careers
26
National Confectionery Sales Association 10225 Berea Road, Suite B, Cleveland 44102 (216) 631-8200/www.candyhalloffame.org
350
20 1898
Yearbook and roster
Annual general meeting, two board meetings and Candy Hall of Fame Banquet
Administers the Candy Hall of Fame and provides scholarships to industry related students
Steve Forster executive director
27
American Aging Association 2103 Cornell Road, Room 5125, Cleveland 44106 (216) 368-3671/www.americanaging.org
201
4 1970
Age
Annual meeting
To promote biomedical aging studies directed towards increasing the functional life span of humans
NA
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Tire Society P.O. Box 499, Akron 44309 (330) 972-7815/www.tiresociety.org
159
75 1979
Tire Science and Technology
Annual meeting and conference on tire science and technology
An Ohio not-for-profit whose charter is to increase and disseminate knowledge as it pertains to the science and technology of tires
NA
NA
To foster the development and dissemination of Elyse Gustafson the theory and applications of statistics and executive director probability
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RESEARCHED BY Deborah W. Hillyer