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The American
Staffing Association (ASA) is the voice of the U.S. staffing industry.
ASA and its affiliated chapters advance the interests of staffing and
recruiting firms of all sizes and across all sectors through legal and
legislative advocacy, public relations, education, and the promotion of high
standards of legal, ethical, and professional practices. ASA
members provide the full range of employment and work force services and
solutions, including temporary and contract staffing, recruiting and
permanent placement, outplacement and outsourcing, training, and human
resource consulting.
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Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) is a broad-based organization of Iowa businesses working
together to promote Iowa commerce. The philosophy behind this expanded
organization is simple: there is strength in numbers. By including more and
more diverse Iowa businesses, ABI is able to play an even more active role in
shaping Iowa's future. Uniting around the key issues, which all businesses
have in common provide ABI, and each ABI member, with a strong voice for
change and progress in Iowa.
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National
Association of Women Business Owners® (NAWBO®) is the only dues
based national organization representing the interests of all women
entrepreneurs in all industries. Joining NAWBO now gives you the opportunity
to network with women business owners from all over the United States, as well as
additional benefits on both the chapter and national levels.
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Better Business Bureau (BBB) is an unbiased organization that sets and upholds high
standards for fair and honest business behavior. Businesses that earn BBB
accredited business status contractually agree and adhere to the
organization's high standards of ethical business behavior.
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The Targeted Small Business (TSB)
Certification Program certifies businesses owned, operated and actively
managed by women, minority group members or persons with disabilities.
Certified TSBs are eligible to apply for low-interest loans and equity grants
through the Iowa Department of Economic Development (IDED). Also, state
purchasing officers consider TSBs when seeking bids for state-purchased goods
and services.
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The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world's
largest association devoted to human resource management. Representing more
than 250,000 members in over 140 countries, the Society serves the needs of
HR professionals and advances the interests of the HR profession. Founded in
1948, SHRM has more than 575 affiliated chapters within the United States and
subsidiary offices in China and India.
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Society for Human Resources (SHRM) serves the needs
of the human resource management
professional by providing the most essential and comprehensive set of
resources available. In addition, the Society is committed to advancing the human resource profession
and the capabilities of all human resource professionals to ensure that HR is
an essential and effective partner in developing and executing organizational
strategy.
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Established
in 1982, the American Payroll Association (APA), headquartered in San
Antonio, TX, is the nation's leader in payroll education, training, and
publications. The
nonprofit association conducts more than 300 payroll education conferences and seminars across the
country each year and publishes a complete library of resource texts and
newsletters. Every year, nearly 18,000 professionals attend APA training
sessions. Representing over 22,000 members, APA is the industry's highly
respected, collective voice in Washington, DC.
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The Iowa
Association of Staffing Professionals was formed in 1987 to represent and
promote the interests of its members across the full range of staffing
services they provide; to encourage ethical business conduct; to provide
information regarding the laws and regulations that apply to staffing
services, especially those protecting the welfare of employees and
candidates; to foster better public understanding of the industry and its
role in the economy; to provide education and other services to help members
stay informed about the industry and their business; and, above all, to
protect the interests of the industry with respect to legislation and
regulatory proposals.
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The
Johnston Chamber of Commerce
welcomes you to our growing community!
Whether
it is assisting members, promoting the community's quality of life or
assisting with economic development, the Johnston Chamber of Commerce
provides the kind of leadership and services to meet the demands of one of Iowa's fastest growing
communities.
You'll
find a thriving, dynamic community in which to live, do business, learn and
enjoy!
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The
Greater Des Moines Partnership is
the economic and community development organization serving the metro region.
The Partnership focuses on creating a place where people DO MORE in business
and in life, thereby building a world-class community that is second-to-none.
The Partnership works day-to-day on four goals: Regional Economic
Development; Workforce Attraction; Downtown Development; Affiliate-Regional
Member Development.
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The International Association of
Administrative Professionals is a not-for-profit professional association
for office professionals with approximately 40,000 members and affiliates and
nearly 600 chapters worldwide. Our mission is to enhance the success of
career-minded administrative professionals by providing opportunities for
growth through education, community building and leadership development.
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Make-A-Wish Foundation® is one of the
nation's largest wish-granting organization. Since 1980, the Make-A-Wish
Foundation®
has given hope, strength and joy to children with life-threatening medical
conditions. From our humble beginnings with one boy's wish to be a police
officer, they have evolved into an organization that grants a child's wish in
the U.S.
every 41 minutes.
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The
Buy Into the Circle program has
been launched to encourage Greater Des Moines area businesses to shift just
five percent of their current out-of-area spending back into the local
economy. It's not about spending MORE money - it's about keeping the dollars
you already spend local.
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