The AZA was founded in 1924 and started as the American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums. The organization was formed to provide a professional forum for zoo officials to discuss their animals.

The Association of Partners for Public Lands (APPL) is a not-for-profit organization working to enhance the potential of its members, who are dedicated to public understanding, appreciation, and stewardship of America’s natural and cultural heritage.

The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) was founded in 1992 on a simple premise: to bring members of the independent toy industry together to help each other succeed.

Founded in 1955, MSA is a nonprofit, international association organized to advance the success of cultural commerce and of the professionals engaged in it.

National Association of Retail Buyers (NARB) is an independent, non-profit, national membership organization dedicated to strengthening and developing the careers and/or education of its members.

The National School Supply and Equipment Association (NSSEA) is the leading trade organization for the educational products marketplace. NSSEA puts the collective experience of the most successful school industry businesses in the world at your fingertips.

ZAG is a not-for-profit Zoo and Aquarium buyers group that traces it's humble beginnings to the late 1980's. Started by a group of buyers who met annually at the Smoky Mountain Gift Show, in Gatlinburg, TN.