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Networking is the buzzword for modern business and organizations exist in all industries to promote the agenda of the trades and make it easy for professionals to keep in contact with each other and the newest trends in the field.

Business and trade associations abound worldwide, and so do online directories that point to them. Here are the best and most comprehensive...

also see invidual categories for
specific associations and affiliations

Internet Public Library : Business and Commerce - One of the best resources for people doing business to saty up to date with the industry trends and information. A prime source for major business and trade association lists...

ASAE Gateway to Associations Online - Focused in the USA, this searchable database contains over 6,000 listings available from the American Society of Association Executives.

United States Chambers of Commerce - Another US focused group to promote industry by networking, this site provides links in an alphabetical listing as well as news and events, resources.

USCIB Global Network - Extensive international network of business affiliations from the United States Council for International Business.

Federation of International Trade Associations - One-stop browsing for companies involved in international trade with related news & feature stories, country profiles, trade show calendar, European trade directory, how to's on getting started in importing & exporting, related glossary, links & resources.

Related Web Sites of Interest:

World Chamber of Commerce Directory

also see -> Small Business Associations