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The AMA is committed to promoting the highest standard of professional ethical norms and values for its members, who are marketing practitioners, teachers, and students.
American Marketing Association (AMA)
Tel: (800) AMA-1150
Email: customersupport@ama.org
https://www.ama.org

The CTA provides market research, consumer surveys, educational programs and training, and advocacy for the consumer technology industry.
Consumer Technology Association (CTA)
1919 South Eads Street
Arlington, VA, 22202-3028
Tel: (703) 907-7600
https://www.cta.tech

FMI "works with and on behalf of the entire industry to advance a safer, healthier, and more efficient consumer food supply chain." Visit its Web site for food facts, a food glossary, and information on continuing education.
FMI-The Food Industry Association (FMI)
2345 Crystal Drive, Suite 800
Arlington, VA, 22202-4813
Tel: (202) 452-8444
Fax: (202) 429-4519
https://www.fmi.org

The NAM represents manufacturers of all sizes and in all industries throughout the United States.
National Association of Manufacturers (NAM)
733 10th Street, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC, 20001-4888
Tel: (800) 814-8468
Tel 2: (202) 637-3000
Email: info@nam.org
https://www.nam.org

The NADA represents all new-car dealers and provides advocacy, regulatory guidance, educational programs, and training on dealership business operations.
National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA)
8484 Westpark Drive, Suite 500
Tysons, VA, 22102-3588
Tel: (800) 557-6232
Email: customerservice@nada.org
https://www.nada.org

The NRF advances the interests of the retail industry through advocacy, communications, and education.
National Retail Federation (NRF)
1101 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 1200
Washington, DC, 20005-4348
Tel: (800) 673-4692
Tel 2: (202) 626-8100
Email: contact@nrf.com
https://nrf.com

The PCPC represents the global cosmetic and personal care products industry. Its 600 member companies represent more than 90 percent of the U.S. beauty industry.
Personal Care Products Council (PCPC)
555 13th Street, NW, Suite 300W
Washington, DC, 20004-1289
Tel: (202) 331-1770
Fax: (202) 331-1969
https://www.personalcarecouncil.org

The RILA is a trade association for leading retail companies.
Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA)
99 M Street, SE, Suite 700
Washington, DC, 20003-3977
Tel: (202) 869-0220
https://www.rila.org

The SME (formerly the Society of Manufacturing Engineers) has a mission to promote advanced manufacturing technology and develop a skilled workforce.
SME
1000 Town Center, Suite 1910
Southfield, MI, 48075-1236
Tel: (313) 425-3000
https://www.sme.org

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