missouri association of manufacturers

The Missouri Association of Manufacturers is a nonprofit, non-partisan organization comprised solely of Missouri manufacturers and dedicated to promoting, preserving and advancing manufacturing. Founded in 1993, the organization has experienced steady growth through its singular focus on meeting the needs of manufacturers. The Missouri Association of Manufacturers provides focused legislative advocacy for the growth and development of Missouri’s manufacturing sector, a critical component of a vibrant economy. MAM also utilizes its strength in numbers to establish strategic partnerships and create exclusive benefit programs that offer lower pricing or greater advantages to members.

national black chamber of commerce

The National Black Chamber of Commerce® was incorporated in Washington, DC in March 1993. The NBCC is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, nonsectarian organization dedicated to the economic empowerment of African American communities. 140 affiliated chapters are locally based throughout the nation as well as international affiliate chapters based in Bahamas, Brazil, Colombia, Ghana, Kenya, France, Botswana, Cameroon and Jamaica and businesses as well as individuals who may have chosen to be direct members with the national office. In essence, the NBCC is a 501(c)3 corporation that is on the leading edge of educating and training Black communities on the need to participate vigorously in this great capitalistic society known as America. The NBCC reaches 100,000 Black owned businesses. There are 2.1 million Black owned businesses in the United States. Black businesses account for over $138 billion in revenue each year according to the US Bureau of Census. The National Black Chamber of Commerce® is dedicated to economically empowering and sustaining African American communities through entrepreneurship and capitalistic activity within the United States.

Center for Sustainable Infrastructure

The Center for Sustainable Infrastructure (CSI) supports and accelerates sustainable infrastructure innovation and development in the Pacific Northwest. Our mission is to catalyze state-of-the-art sustainable infrastructure solutions that help communities of every kind thrive economically, socially, and environmentally.

Elite Soccer Community Organization (ESCO)

In an effort to give back to the community in a more structured environment, the Elite Soccer Community Organization (ESCO) was formed in November 2010 by Elite Soccer of America Inc. ESCO obtained its IRS 501(c)(3) tax exempt status in November 2011. Elite Soccer, incorporated in 1998, serves as a comprehensive soccer-based youth development organization with 40+ coaches supporting over 2,000 players in its year round programming for youth ages 3-18. ESCO’s mission is to build community by developing youth through soccer in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago. ESCO’s vision is to become a national non-profit model for building strong communities by empowering and developing tomorrow’s leaders through soccer. ESCO values social responsibility, character, leadership and education. The four programmatic pillars of the Elite Soccer Community Organization (ESCO) are: ◾Support & Partnership ◾Financial Assistance/Scholarship ◾Youth Leadership Program ◾Education As a new non-profit organization, ESCO will implement these programs as funds become available.

Boyne Area Chamber of Commerce

We promote the beautiful and progressive resort community of Boyne City, Michigan. Nestled between Lake Charlevoix and the rolling hills of northern Michigan, Boyne City is a quaint community with a strong and diverse economic base and a population of 3,700. Surrounded by lush forests and scenic hills, Boyne City has a waterfront recreation area of 11 acres, a strong commitment to preserving our past, and a healthy civic-minded population looking towards our future! Explore our website for a sampling of some of the year-round family-friendly events in the Boyne area.