Company listings.A+ Conferencing 8401 Westheimer Rd., #100 Houston, TX 77063 Michael Burns, President 888-239-3969; fax: 713-780-5980 mikeb@nwpros.com www.aplusconferencing.com A+ Conferencing specializes in reservationless conference calling for the association marketplace. Save more than 40 percent by using the A+ automated pin code system. A+ also features operator assisted calling, web-conferencing, teleservices, and a continuing education continuing education: see adult education. continuing education or adult education Any form of learning provided for adults. In the U.S. the University of Wisconsin was the first academic institution to offer such programs (1904). seminar program customized for each association. a2z, Inc. 10320 Little Patuxent Pkwy., #201 Columbia, MD 21044 Michael J. Hatch, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales 410-740-9200; fax: 410-740-9201 info@a2zinc.net www.a2zinc.net Web-based, real-time event management software that makes your job easier--and your events more profitable--than ever before. Sell more booths in less time. Attract more attendees for less cost. Be more organized with less paperwork. Create more satisfaction with less effort. Intuitive, easy to learn, and use in one hour or less. ACGI ACGI Asynchronous Common Gateway Interface (web-server extension) ACGI Associate of the City and Guilds Institute (Graduate of Imperial College, London, England) ACGI Advanced Computer-Generated Image 10632 Little Patuxent Pkwy., #236 Columbia, MD 21044 Arj Devadas, Director of Sales and Marketing 410-772-8950; fax: 410-772-8953 adevadas@acgiaa.com www.acgiaa.com ACGI is the creator of association anywhere,[TM] the most mature 100 percent Web-based association management software suite available today. Association anywhere[TM] unites internal applications with robust self-service Web applications for your constituents, MemberVoice[TM] Web content personalization Custom tailoring information to the individual. On the Web, personalization means returning a page that has been customized for the user, taking into consideration that person's habits and preferences. , and secure remote access for chapters, with powerful financial, marketing, CRM (Customer Relationship Management) An integrated information system that is used to plan, schedule and control the presales and postsales activities in an organization. , and operational business software for your organization. Visit us at www.acgiaa.com. See our ad on the opposite page. ACT/EXPOCAD 69 S. LaSalle St. Aurora, IL 60505-3341 Richard Stone
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Acteva lets you easily register participants, sell tickets, and take payments from your Web site while providing an outstanding online experience for your attendees. Advanced Solutions International, Inc. 901 N. Pitt St., #200 Alexandria, VA 22314-4522 Edward Wendling, Marketing Manager 800-727-8682; fax: 703-739-3218 info@advsol.com www.advsol.com iMIS is end-to-end membership and fundraising software that allows organizations to integrate critical business operations Business operations are those activities involved in the running of a business for the purpose of producing value for the stakeholders. Compare business processes. The outcome of business operations is the harvesting of value from assets with e-business processes and Web site content management to deliver superior customer service. iMIS is easy to implement and use, comes with built-in flexibility for unique organizations, and is 100 percent upgradable. iMIS is also backed by a global network of local solution providers and award-winning technical support. American Technology Services 2730 Prosperity Ave., #250 Fairfax, VA 22031 Timothy Baer, Director of Business Development 703-876-0300, ext. 133; fax: 703-876-0740 info@networkats.com www.networkats.com American Technology Services, Inc., (NetworkATS) is a full-service IT firm serving associations and other information intensive organizations. Founded in 1994, NetworkATS provides quality services in four areas: network support, Internet services, software/database development, and technology consulting. NetworkATS listens, then provides solutions that help associations deliver on their missions and to their members. Anilogic 1515 17th St., N.W., #300 Washington, DC 20036 Jay Danielian, Vice President 202-986-7300; fax: 202-478-0400 info@anilogic.com www.anilogic.com Anilogic specializes in creative communication and technology solutions for associations and nonprofits. Solutions include Web design and development, content management and membership tools, custom application and database development, advocacy and legislative tracking systems, Flash-based marketing and training, conference presentation and collateral design, and video streaming See streaming video and video stream. . ASP.NET, PHP (PHP Hypertext Preprocessor) A scripting language used to create dynamic Web pages. With syntax from C, Java and Perl, PHP code is embedded within HTML pages for server side execution. , CFMX supported. See our ad on this page. Applied Information Technologies, Inc. 9891 Broken Land Pkwy., #304 Columbia, MD 21046 Robert D. Clasen, Vice President of Marketing 410-312-7272; fax: 410-381-6114 bclasen@ait-inc.com www.ait-inc.com AIT has provided affordable and innovative association management software since 1985. We offer 100 percent browser and LAN-based platform independent solutions that manage your organization and offers member Web access. We offer a range of Web products/services including modules, design, hosting, and custom programming, all at reasonable rates. Aptify 1667 K St., N.W., 3rd Fl. Washington, DC 20036 Joanna White, MarCom Coordinator 202-223-2600, ext. 2019; fax: 202-223-8800 joanna.white@aptify.com www.aptify.com Aptify[TM] association membership software provides the benefits of rich functionality, combined with the flexibility to meet your organization's evolving business needs. Aptify[TM] can help you easily manage meetings and events, membership relationship management, e-business, automated work flow, subscriptions, certifications, fundraising, and mass personalized per·son·al·ize tr.v. per·son·al·ized, per·son·al·iz·ing, per·son·al·iz·es 1. To take (a general remark or characterization) in a personal manner. 2. To attribute human or personal qualities to; personify. e-mail campaigns. Please visit us online at www.aptify.com. See our ad on page 23. ASAE ASAE American Society of Association Executives ASAE American Society of Agricultural Engineers (Society for Engineering in Agricultural, Food, and Biological Systems) ASAE Alkali-Sulfite-Anthraquinone-Ethanol Services, Inc. 1575 I St., N.W. Washington, DC 20005-1103 Debra A. Sher, Vice President 202-626-2705; fax: 202-408-9652 partnerships@asaenet.org www.asaenet.org/services ASAE Services, Inc., ASAE's for-profit corporation A for-profit corporation is a corporation that is intended to operate a business which will return a profit to the owners. A for-profit corporation, depending on the jurisdiction to which it is incorporated, may be operated either as a stock corporation or as a non-stock , provides ASAE-member benefits in conjunction with outside industry partners. ASAE Services looks for "solutions" to critical member needs, thereafter creating top-quality business products and services. Visit www.asaenet.org/services for a list of all of the technology and financial products and services that will save you time and money. Association Dynamics 211 N. Union St., #100 Alexandria, VA 22314 Tom Walker, President 703-535-3002; fax: 703-535-3202 info@associationdynamics.com www.associationdynamics.com Association Dynamics specializes in Web development and membership database systems. We offer an integrated content management and constituent relationship management system developed exclusively for associations. We are Certified iMIS Solution Providers, Macromedia Alliance Partners, and Dell Business Partners. When your association needs a dynamic technology partner, you can rely on Association Dynamics. Avectra 7600 Leesburg Pike West, #450 Falls Church Falls Church, independent city (1990 pop. 9,578), NE Va., a residential suburb of Washington, D.C.; inc. as a town 1875, as a city 1948. There is diverse light manufacturing, including telecommunications equipment. , VA 22043 Brian Giese, Vice President of Sales 800-858-8272; fax: 703-394-0985 info@avectra.com www.avectra.com Avectra is the preferred technology provider for the nation's leading membership organizations, supporting critical membership and financial operations at more than 500 sites around the country. Avectra's netFORUM is a unified member management, content management, e-commerce, and e-marketing solution. 100 percent Web-based and 100 percent .NET, netFORUM is incredibly flexible and scalable. See our ad on the back cover. Blue Sky Broadcast 445 Marine View Ave., #285 Del Mar Del Mar is the name of several places in the United States of America:
Philip Forte, President 877-925-8375; fax: 619-839-3706 pforte@blueskybroadcast.com www.blueskybroadcast.com Event multimedia solutions. We have delivered in-session recordings (webcasts) and pre/post show CD-ROMS and virtual trade shows to more than 75 associations just in the past year. See our ad on this page. BrowserMedia 4936 Fairmont Ave., #200 Bethesda, MD 20814 Kerry Francis Gunther, President 301-656-1144; fax: 301-656-2772 solutions@browsermedia.com www.browsermedia.com Your Web site is important. It is a primary resource for your membership, the key to attracting new members, and the public face of the industry you represent. BrowserMedia has delivered exceptional design, development, and strategy for more than 150 clients, associations, and beyond. Call us today to learn more. Cadmus Specialty Publications Specialty Publications is an American publisher of gay erotic material. Their 'Men' Magazine has been the #1-selling gay male erotic magazine for over 25 years.[1] Magazines
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401-334-0220, ext. 203; fax: 401-334-9904 info@confex.com www.confex.com The Conference Exchange helps associations collect and distribute information across the Internet and on CD. Our online abstract system, widely praised for its flexibility and ease of use, has been deployed by leading professional societies since 1997. We design and operate online bookstores, and other e-commerce sites for the sale and immediate delivery of documents and training materials. Other services include multimedia products, conference proceedings on CD, grants management, and other online database applications. See our ad on this page. Conferon, Inc., A Conferon Global Services Company 2500 Enterprise Pkwy. East Twinsburg, OH 44087-2337 Jeff Fugate, Vice President National Sales 330-425-8333; fax: 330-425-3299 jeff.fugate@cgscompanies.com www.conferon.com Conferon, the nation's leading meeting-planning firm, provides comprehensive meeting-planning consultation: site research/selection, contract/hotel negotiations, on-site support, online registration/housing, travel management, promotional items Promotional items or promotional products refers to articles of merchandise that are used in marketing and communication programs. The items are usually imprinted or decorated with a company's name, logo or message, using techniques such as Embroidery, Silkscreen, or , show floor services/lead management, and comprehensive marketing support. Established in 1970, Conferon is headquartered in Cleveland with offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, St. Louis, and Washington D.C. Cooper Consulting, Inc. 11321 Bedsfordshire Ave. Potomac, MD 20854-2007 Lawrence J. Cooper, President 301-299-2748; fax: 301-299-2748 ljcooper@cooper-consulting.com www.cooper-consulting.com Since 1992, Cooper Consulting, Inc., has helped resolve technology, process, and organizational concerns. When you need assistance with technology (AMS/financials selection/implementation, outsourcing, telecommunications, the Internet) or BPR (Business Process Reengineering) See reengineering. BPR - Business Process Re-engineering or management issues, our "big five" heritage consultants help you find and implement high-quality solutions at less than "big five" costs. DelCor Technology Solutions, Inc. 8380 Colesville Rd., #550 Silver Spring, MD 20910-6262 Loretta M. DeLuca, President 301-585-4222; fax: 301-585-3790 info@delcortech.com www.delcortech.com Independent, technology management consulting Noun 1. management consulting - a service industry that provides advice to those in charge of running a business service industry - an industry that provides services rather than tangible objects and network systems firm, providing a unique combination of technology and business management expertise to associations/nonprofits. Formed in 1984, services to 400-plus associations include AMS AMS - Andrew Message System (membership database, financials) selection, project management, technology strategic planning Strategic planning is an organization's process of defining its strategy, or direction, and making decisions on allocating its resources to pursue this strategy, including its capital and people. , e-learning, Web strategies and usability analysis, network design, implementation/support, system/security audits, and disaster recovery planning. See our ad on page 34. designDATA, Inc. 7606 Lindbergh Dr. Gaithersburg, MD 20879-5404 Cort M. Kane, Chief Operating Officer/Director Association Consulting 800-444-5031; fax: 301-921-8775 ckane@designdata.com www.designdata.com Providing associations with independent technology consulting and network support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services since 1979, our consulting services include system evaluations, strategic planning, AMS system selection, contract negotiation, implementation management, and process reengineering. Our network support services include on-site support, network audits, security audits, Citrix solutions, and disaster recovery plans across all platforms. See our ad on page 20. DevElements, Inc. 11600 Sunrise Valley Dr., #320 Reston, VA 20191 Susan MacDonald, Marketing Manager 703-860-6500; fax: 703-860-4007 sales@develements.com www.develements.com DevElements, Inc., designs, develops, and implements Web-based employee productivity solutions for organizations with both short-and long-term operational efficiency goals. By combining leading-edge technologies with an innovative approach to business process management, our staff builds solutions that capitalize on Cap´i`tal`ize on` v. t. 1. To turn (an opportunity) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a situation); to profit from; as, to capitalize on an opponent's mistakes s>. an organization's strengths and empower its employees to do their jobs better, faster, and cheaper. From highly creative, interactive, sales-focused Web sites to knowledge management and employee information systems, DevElements solutions embody the vision of the paperless workplace. Digitell, Inc. 4457 W. Lake Rd. Mayville, NY 14757 Steven Parker, Vice President of Sales and Marketing 800-679-3646; fax: 716-789-3160 sales@digitellinc.com www.digitellinc.com Digitell, Inc., provides the most complete conference recording services for today's meeting planners. No cost and high royalties make Digitell the preferred choice for meeting planners looking to provide quality educational CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). and Web-based products for their members, increased ROI (Return On Investment) The monetary benefits derived from having spent money on developing or revising a system. In the IT world, there are more ways to compute ROI than Carter has liver pills (and for those of you who never heard of that expression, it means a lot). for exhibitors, and a platform to support advertising and sponsorships. See our ad on the opposite page. DSK DSK Disk DSK Dominique Strauss-Kahn (French Finance Minister 1997-99) DSK Deutsche Steinkohle AG DSK DSP Starter Kit (Texas Instruments) DSK Downstream Keyer DSK Dvorak Standard Keyboard Solutions, Inc. 3326 St. James Pl. Falls Church, VA 22042 Deborah S Deborah (dĕb`ōrə), in the Bible, prophetess and judge of Israel, the only woman to hold that office. Under her guidance Barak conquered Sisera and delivered Israel from the oppression of the Canaanite King Jabin. . King, President 703-204-9140; fax: 703-204-9815 dking@dsksolutions.com www.dsksolutions.com DSK Solutions provides database and Web integration services to associations. Our areas of expertise include .NET and e-commerce implementations, design and implementation of custom database applications, Web integration of existing databases, SQL/Crystal report development/training, and project management. We have an outstanding reputation for excellence and a long history of successful projects. eBrain Market Research 2500 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA 22201 Jenni Moyer, Marketing Manager 703-907-7960; fax: 703-907-7767 info@ebrain.com www.ebrain.com eBrain is a leading provider of market research services for associations and the technology industry. A subsidiary of the Consumer Electronics Association, eBrain combines unmatched industry knowledge with innovative and proven research techniques to help clients uncover and define key market factors that direct strategic business decisions. Effective Database Management, LLC 17820 Julie Ann Ct. Hamilton, VA 20158-3451 Wesley J. Trochlil, President 540-338-9404; fax: 208-330-9525 wtrochlil@effectivedatabase.com www.effectivedatabase.com Let EDM (Engineering Data Management) An information system that maintains the details of all engineering data while the product is in the design and concept phase. This includes geometry and changes to geometry. See PLM. EDM - Electronic Data Management apply our experience as former association staffers to help your organization select and implement a new association management software (AMS) or use your existing AMS in the most effective manner possible. We're an independent consulting firm Noun 1. consulting firm - a firm of experts providing professional advice to an organization for a fee consulting company business firm, firm, house - the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments; "he worked for a providing needs analysis, AMS selection and implementation, and documentation and training services. ElectionsOnline.us 5901 Mount Eagle Dr., #617 Alexandria, VA 22303 David Scott
703-329-0022 dsimms@electionsonline.us www.electionsonline.us ElectionsOnline.us specializes in enabling Web-based voting solutions for associations. The advantages of speed, convience, ballot scrubbing, ballot shuffling, and more, all in a secure environment, make conducting elections online the future in elections. Visit www.electionsonline.us to learn more, or contact ElectionsOnline.us President, David Simms at dsimms@electionsonline.us. Essential Software Solutions, Inc. 16248 W. Ellsworth Dr., #500 Golden, CO 80401 Barbara Gray, President 303-271-1876; fax: 303-271-1875 bgray@essentialsoftware.com www.essentialsoftware.com Deliver the value your association members demand for their event attendance dollar. Our conference/trade show scheduling services are customized to help your customers schedule meetings with key decision makers. We take the hassle out of creating, updating, and changing meeting schedules putting an end to time consuming, error prone manual scheduling. Euclid Technology 8120 Woodmont Ave., Suite 710 Bethesda, MD 20814 Dan Antonoff, Vice President of Sales 301-657-8089; fax: 301-986-4024 sales@euclidtechnology.com www.euclidtechnology.com Euclid provides comprehensive association management software (AMS) solutions to member-based organizations. Its powerful solution, ClearVantage, has all the functionality expected of a top-tier AMS system while also providing complete Web integration, Web-content management, and member-relationship management. Streamline operations, understand member needs, focus marketing efforts, and deliver unparalleled service with ClearVantage. ExpoExchange 1888 N. Market St. Frederick, MD 21701-3293 Ian Twentey, Director of Strategic Accounts Sales 301-662-9401; fax: 301-662-9411 ian.twentey@expoexchange.com www.expoexchange.com ExpoExchange, a Conferon Global Services company, is America's premier provider of fully customized registration and lead management services with a partnership approach. In addition to its core services The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. Please help [ improve the introduction] to meet Wikipedia's layout standards. You can discuss the issue on the talk page. , ExpoExchange offers attendee/exhibitor matching services, personalized e-mail marketing Email marketing is a form of direct marketing which uses electronic mail as a means of communicating commercial or fundraising messages to an audience. In its broadest sense, every email sent to a potential or current customer could be considered email marketing. , onsite information kiosks, post-show attendance reports, and more. See our ad on page 15. Fusion Productions 46 North Ave. Webster, NY 14580-3008 Peter R. Turner, Director of Business Development 585-872-1900; fax: 585-872-2014 info@fusionproductions.com www.fusionproductions.com For nearly 30 years Fusion has been working with associations to provide the services needed to build member value. Whether through e-learning, communities, AMS integration, or Web site design with real-time content management, we can help associations accelerate their communications, business strategies, and value propositions to build "lifetime loyalty." See our ad on page 35. GetActive Software 1900 L St., N.W., #607 Washington, DC 20036 Chris Krackeler, Vice President of Business Development 202-659-2791; fax: 202-659-7733 sales@getactive.com www.getactive.com GetActive Software, the leader in member relationship management, provides comprehensive solutions that allow associations to recruit, engage, and retain constituents, manage data, and raise funds online. GetActive has more than 300 clients, including U.S. Chamber of Commerce The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world's largest not-for-profit federation of businesses, representing more than 3 million businesses and organizations in the United States. As of 2003, the chamber was comprised of 3000 state and local chambers and 830 business associations. , GWSAE GWSAE Greater Washington Society of Association Executives , PBS PBS in full Public Broadcasting Service Private, nonprofit U.S. corporation of public television stations. PBS provides its member stations, which are supported by public funds and private contributions rather than by commercials, with educational, cultural, , NPR NPR In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Nepal Rupee. 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See our ad on this page. gomembers, Inc. 11720 Sunrise Valley Dr. Reston, VA 20191 703-620-9600; fax: 703-620-4858 Tom McGourty, Vice President of Sales and Marketing tmcgourty@gomembers.com www.gomembers.com gomembers is the leading provider of software designed to meet the needs of member-based organizations and the meetings and convention industries. Using Microsoft's .NET and other modern tools, gomembers leverages powerful strategic advantages with their Q CRM solution (including Q-commerce and QRD QRD Destination (radiotelegraphy) QRD QR Decomposition QRD Qrendi (postal locality, Malta) QRD Quality Review of Documents (EMEA guidelines) ) and trak solutions (including meetingtrak, meetingtrak/ce, membertrak, and etrak). Grant Thornton, LLP LLP - Lower Layer Protocol 2070 Chain Bridge Rd., #300 Vienna, VA 22182 Allison Brown Allison Brown is a beauty queen from Oklahoma who won the title Miss Teen USA 1986. 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Such usage appears in articles from non-technical sources, but not in IT-oriented publications, because definition #2 below describes the correct use of the term. (a.k.a. .NET), hosting available. Information Systems Consulting Group, Inc. 21W661 Glen Crest Dr. Glen Ellyn Glen Ellyn, village (1990 pop. 24,944), Du Page co., NE Ill., a residential suburb of Chicago; inc. 1892. Points of interest include Stacy Tavern, a 19th-century stagecoach stop on the Chicago-Galena route; a wildlife sanctuary; and an arboretum. , IL 60137 James A. Friedman, Partner 630-942-0425; fax: 630-942-0426 jimf@iscgi.com www.iscgi.com Need objective technology advice? ISCG ISCG Information for School & College Governors ISCG International Standard Chainguide (mountain bikes) ISCG Institutional and Socioeconomic Coordinating Group ISCG Information Systems Control Group provides innovative consulting services, including technology audits and plans, RFPs, vendor evaluations, contract negotiations, and implementations. Exclusive association focus since 1982. Our clients include more than 100 associations, such as ASAE and other prestigious organizations. Nationwide service by experienced professionals. We do not sell hardware or software. Information Technology Advisory Group 6852 Signature Cir. Alexandria, VA 22310 Joanne M. Rang, Vice President 703-863-7973; fax: 703-783-5581 consult@itaginfo.com www.itaginfo.com ITAG ITAG Iowa Talented and Gifted Association ITAG International Trepanation Advocacy Group is a strategic consulting firm whose mission is to help our clients improve their competitiveness and profitability through the alignment of business and technology. Our umbrella of business technology alignment Business and technology alignment, or just technology alignment, corrects terminology and assumptions used in business to better match those of technology and standards anticipated in the technology strategy and so-called technology roadmaps. services consist of business technology audit, strategic planning, business intelligence, technology solution selection and implementation, technology initiative management, and business continuation/disaster recovery planning. Integrated Software Separate software components or applications that have been combined into one package. See integrated software package. Solutions, Inc. 301 Maple Ave., West Dogwood dogwood or cornel (kôr`nəl), shrub or tree of the genus Cornus, chiefly of north temperate and tropical mountain regions, characteristically having an inconspicuous flower surrounded by large, showy bracts which F Vienna, VA 22180-4308 Katherine S Katherine “intolerably curst and shrewd and froward.” [Br. Lit.: The Taming of the Shrew] See : Shrewishness . Plona, Client Development and Support 703-255-1130; fax: 703-255-1240 kplona@issimpak.com www.issimpak.com Since 1989, smart associations have been using the powerful features of IMPak to manage their membership data. For one affordable price, standard capabilities of this browser-based application include membership, meetings, exhibits, committees, order entry, contact management, broadcast e-mail, and more. Optional e-commerce modules allow a full range of e-commerce abilities. See our ad on page 14. Integrity Computing, Inc. 3701 Connecticut Ave., N.W., #722 Washington, DC 20008 Ted Udelson, President 202-237-8338; fax: 202-363-2269 info@integritycomputing.com www.integritycomputing.com We make IT work for you. Integrity Computing provides expert strategic planning, needs assessment, system selection, integration, and implementation, local and wide-area network support. We perform security audits, design system security architecture, firewall configuration, and security policy development. Our "big picture" thinking works best for your mission, because we provide the industry's most comprehensive expertise. We will provide fully qualified, certified experts who specialize in your association's goals. See our ad below. internet4associations 924 Stratford Deerfield, IL 60015 Donald W. Rome, President 800-292-5809; fax: 847-948-7375 i4asales@internet4associations.com www.internet4associations.com Office Manager, Web Manager, and Practice Manager. Save time and money. Integrate your office and Web site seamlessly. Manage your Web site easily. Designed for the Internet. Software you never maintain; upgrades are done for you. A complete end-to-end solution (jargon) end-to-end solution - (E2ES) A term that suggests that the supplier of an application program or system will provide all the hardware and/or software components and resouces to meet the customer's requirement and no other supplier need be involved. Compare: turn-key solution. . No server software, client software, all you need is your Web browser The program that serves as your front end to the Web on the Internet. In order to view a site, you type its address (URL) into the browser's Location field; for example, www.computerlanguage.com, and the home page of that site is downloaded to you. . See our ad on page 6. Intuitive Business Concepts, LLC 10451 Twin Rivers Twin Rivers could be
Columbia, MD 21045 Jodi Werle Sawyer, Partner 410-884-3700; fax: 410-884-3789 jsawyer@ibconcepts.com www.ibconcepts.com Intuitive Business Concepts, LLC (IBC IBC International Building Code IBC Iraq Body Count IBC Institutional Biosafety Committee IBC Inflammatory Breast Cancer IBC International Business Company IBC Independence Blue Cross IBC Insurance Bureau of Canada IBC International Broadcasting Convention ), is an authorized au·thor·ize tr.v. au·thor·ized, au·thor·iz·ing, au·thor·iz·es 1. To grant authority or power to. 2. To give permission for; sanction: Solution Provider for iMIS and Microsoft Business Solutions software. IBC provides extensive network and information technology expertise to your organization. IBC also has certification in SQL SQL in full Structured Query Language. Computer programming language used for retrieving records or parts of records in databases and performing various calculations before displaying the results. database administration, Citrix administration, and Microsoft. For additional information, please contact Jodi Sawyer at jsawyer@ibconcepts.com. Visit www.ibconcepts.com IRM (1) (Information Resource Management) See Information Systems and information management. (2) (Inherited Rights Mask) In NetWare 3.x and 4. Systems, Inc. 2323 32nd Ave., N.E., #216 Calgary, AB T2E 6Z3 Gavin Fick, Executive Vice President 800-729-2962; fax: 403-250-8366 sales@irm-systems.com www.irm-systems.com Since 1989, IRM Systems has been the choice of more than 500 trade and professional associations throughout North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. for their association management software and Web site development and hosting needs. With clients ranging from several hundred to many thousand members, IRM provides an excellent balance between features and cost. See our ad on page 5. ISG ISG Iraq Study Group ISG Iraq Survey Group ISG International Steel Group ISG Integrated Security Gateway ISG Information Systems Group ISG Information Systems Group (IBM) ISG Integrated Starter/Generator Solutions 2400 Research Blvd., #350 Rockville, MD 20850 Erin Murphy Erin Margaret Murphy (June 17, 1964) is an actress who was born in Encino, California, and is best known for her role as Tabitha Stephens on the top-ten television sitcom Bewitched, which ran from 1964-1972. , Director of Sales Support 301-519-3776; fax: 301-519-9699 info@isgsolutions.com www.isgsolutions.com ISG Solutions is a systems integrator that partners with industry-leading technology vendors to deliver best-of-breed solutions that are customized to fit your business processes and requirements. Our proven methodology ensures that your system is delivered on time and on budget--guaranteed. See our ad on page 5. ISProductions 7700 Leesburg Pike, #105 Falls Church, VA 22043 Raul Jarquin, President 703-506-0878; fax: 703-506-0674 associations@isproductions.net www.isproductions.net ISProductions is the Internet developer for associations; our services include Web site design, custom Web and database programming, site maintenance, and hosting. Our powerful ready to run Web-based software mix includes event registrations, calenders, document archives, vendor/member directories, product catalogues, electronic newsletters, content management, bulletin boards, list servers, survey systems, and more. I.T.S. 108 Wilmot Rd., #400 Deerfield, IL 60015-5141 William A. Martin William A. Martin (1938-1981) was a computer scientist from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. After graduating from Northwest Classen High School, where he was a state wrestling champion, he attended MIT where received bachelor's (1960), master's (1962), and PhD (1967) degrees in , Vice President 800-462-9430; fax: 800-521-6017 bill.martin@itsmeetings.com www.itsmeetings.com ITS, a Conferon Global Services company, offers fully integrated housing and travel services with real-time online reservations and full-color HTML HTML in full HyperText Markup Language Markup language derived from SGML that is used to prepare hypertext documents. Relatively easy for nonprogrammers to master, HTML is the language used for documents on the World Wide Web. confirmations. Established in 1943, ITS provides customers with the highest level of customer service and experience in the industry. JL Systems, Inc. 4312 Evergreen Ln., #A Annandale, VA 22003-3273 Larry L. Danforth, President 703-941-0077; fax: 703-941-2575 noah@jlsystems.com www.jlsystems.com NOAH is the enterprise AMS solution. Use NOAH internally or at the NOAH ASP for comprehensive association operations. Web site visitors share in your database as e-NOAH either hosts or partners with your current site. NOAH provides security, privacy, and fiscal accuracy as data is captured once, reviewed electronically, and shared everywhere through secure and encrypted en·crypt tr.v. en·crypt·ed, en·crypt·ing, en·crypts 1. To put into code or cipher. 2. Computer Science communication. See our ad on page 4. Kavi Corporation KAVI Corporation is a company headquartered in San Francisco, California that manufactures environmentally-safe, natural skin care specializing in pore maintenance and the prevention of premature aging. The company was founded by Kaveh Alizadeh in 2001. 225 S.E. Main St. Portland, OR 97214 Dave Coryell, CEO 503-813-9397; fax: 503-234-4402 davec@kavi.com www.kavi.com No software, no custom development, no IT staff needed. Bring your membership together and work effectively with our complete, ready-to-go association Web sites that are hosted and managed by us. Web-based membership management, content management, secure committee workgroups, online event registration, and more helps you get moving. Krajewski and Associates, Inc. 1003 W. 7th St., #504 Frederick, MD 21701-8512 Kathleen M. Krajewski, President 301-432-5858; fax: 301-432-2577 kathy@ka-assist.com www.ka-assist.com We wanted to make AMS consulting affordable. That's why we developed ASSIST[TM]--The Association Software Selection and Information Systems Toolkit. ASSIST[TM] includes everything you need to select the AMS that's right for you--instructions, templates, and consulting hours. We "hold your hand" as little or as much as you want. See our ad on this page. KRM KRM Knowledge Resource Management Information Services See Information Systems. , Inc. 200 Spring St., #F Eau Claire Eau Claire (ō klâr), city (1990 pop. 56,856), seat of Eau Claire co., W central Wis., on the Chippewa at the mouth of the Eau Claire River, in a hilly lake region; inc. 1872. , WI 54703-3225 Rick Olson Rick L. Olson is the Iowa State Representative from the 68th District. He has served in the Iowa House of Representatives since 2005. Olson currently serves on several committees in the Iowa House - the Environmental Protection committee; the Judiciary committee; the Public , President 800-816-2640; fax: 715-833-5466 info@krm.com www.krm.com Since 1994 KRM has been the premier provider of virtual seminar services to associations (more than 300 association clients; experience with more than 4,000 events). Learn more about these live, interactive seminars by attending our free Friday demo: www.krm.com/free.htm. See our ad on this page. Management Advisors, Inc. 5675 DTC DTC See: Depository Transfer Check DTC See: Depository Trust Company DTC See Depository Trust Company (DTC). Blvd., #122 Greenwood Village, CO 80111-3216 Alan Browning
1. , Vice President of Association Consulting Group 800-545-4544; fax: 303-796-9207 alanb@managementadvisors.com www.managementadvisors.com When success counts, savvy managers count on MAI MAI Mail (File Name Extension) MAI Multilateral Agreement on Investment MAI Maius (Latin: May) MAI Ministerul Administratiei si Internelor (Romanian) for advice. We provide expert technology and organizational advice to associations nationwide. We help develop IT and Web strategies, select Web designers, select association management systems, negotiate vendor contracts, and guide conversion and implementation. Matrix Group International, Inc. 1033 N. Fairfax St., 2nd Fl. Alexandria, VA 22314 Joanna M. Pineda, CEO 703-838-9777; fax: 703-838-9799 info@matrixgroup.com www.matrixgroup.net Matrix Group International provides Web site design, database application development, integration with membership databases, a Web-based association management system (MatrixMaxx[R]), and hosting to more than 100 associations. We deliver a full suite of Internet products and services that allow you to manage your Web site and provide member benefits online. MemberClicks 817 W. Peachtree St., #A160 Atlanta, GA 30308-1144 Matthew Simpson Matthew Simpson (20 June 1811 – 18 June 1884), was an American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, elected in 1852. Birth and Family Matthew was born in Cadiz, Ohio. His grandfather, Thomas Simpson, was a British soldier who emigrated to Ireland. , Vice President of Product Sales 800-914-2441; fax: 404-879-0017 info@memberclicks.com www.memberclicks.com MemberClicks provides easy and affordable Web products that can be customized and online within two days. We offer Mothership--the most comprehensive Web and member management solution available. Take a free 30-day test-drive. Quick Forms--solutions for event registration, dues payment, online applications, stores, and surveys. See our ad on the opposite page. Members Only Software, Inc. 1806 T St., N.W., #100 Washington, DC 20009-7150 Doria Howe, Principal, Marketing Director 202-332-9662; fax: 202-667-9498 info@membersonlysoftware.com www.membersonlysoftware.com Members Only--Enterprise Software for the Nonprofit World--Providing uncommonly customizable software systems for associations throughout the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. since 1985. Windows-based, Web-enabled, fully integrated application built on relational ODBC-compliant SQL database. Modules for membership, meetings and expos, A/R, G/L (General Ledger) G/L is often the acronym for the general ledger application in an organization. The general ledger maintains a summary of financial accounts for the business. link, e-commerce, blast e-mail, fundraising, subscriptions, order entry/inventory, grants and PAC. Analysis, consultation, data conversion, training, custom development, regular upgrades, support, sourcecode. Mindshare Interactive Campaigns 1025 Vermont Ave., N.W., #1200 Washington, DC 20005 Daniel Solomon, CEO 202-654-0800; fax: 202-654-0839 dan@mindshare.net www.mindshare.net Mindshare helps associations, coalitions, corporations, and nonprofit organizations Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. to harness the power of the Internet to achieve their unique communication objectives. With the assistance of Mindshare's strategic, creative, technical, and promotional services, organizations more effectively maintain relationships and better achieve measurable results. mindSHIFT Technologies 3975 Fair Ridge Dr., #S200 Fairfax, VA 22033-2927 Rob DiRocco, Vice President of Sales and Marketing 866-437-7438; fax: 571-432-4099 rob.dirocco@mindshift.com www.mindshift.com Providing a suite of managed IT services to associations and nonprofits since '99 with more than 200 clients nationally. Services include support of computers, servers, software, e-mail, LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. , routers, firewall, and technology planning. 24-hour help desk and network monitoring The term network monitoring describes the use of a system that constantly monitors a computer network for slow or failing systems and that notifies the network administrator in case of outages via email, pager or other alarms. , virus protection, and nightly offsite backup for complete disaster recovery. See our ad on the opposite page. Morant Information Systems 3343 Duke St. Alexandria, VA 22314 Gene Seiberlich, Sales Director 703-212-2077; fax: 703-212-8244 ampac@morant.com www.morant.com AMPAC--the power behind your Web site--delivers what you promise. Tailored turnkey association management systems at packaged prices. Microsoft.NET framework systems seamlessly integrate with Web site, e-commerce, credit cards, accounting, Desktop Office, communication. Manage corporate/individual status, lists, transactions, services, activities, participation, communication, follow-ups. Turnkey implementation, conversion, training, upgrades, support. Netgram, Inc. 5607 Second St. South Arlington, VA 22201 Dr. Virginia Cameron, Director of Business Development 703-626-5226; fax: 703-573-7589 vcameron@corp.netgram.com www.netgram.com Increase exposure. Grow membership. Communicate information quickly, easily, effectively. NetGram, Inc., enables you to send postcards, newsletters, invoices, and other correspondence inexpensively. You provide text and your mailing list An automated e-mail system on the Internet, which is maintained by subject matter. There are thousands of such lists that reach millions of individuals and businesses. New users generally subscribe by sending an e-mail with the word "subscribe" in it and subsequently receive all new ; we do the rest. Mention this ad for 20 percent off your first order. Contact Virginia Cameron at 703-626-5226 or vcameron@corp.netgram.com See our ad on page 43. NetOn-Line Services 930 E. Woodfield Rd. Schaumburg, IL 60173 Sherry W. Budziak, Chief Operations Officer 800-845-1865; fax: 847-240-1867 info@neton-line.com www.neton-line.com NetOn-Line specializes in Web design, development, and implementation to meet the needs of member-based organizations. Built on Microsoft's[R] .NET architecture, utilizing XML XML in full Extensible Markup Language. Markup language developed to be a simplified and more structural version of SGML. It incorporates features of HTML (e.g., hypertext linking), but is designed to overcome some of HTML's limitations. Web services, our proven Web applications are noted for their extensibility, flexibility, and ease of use. We offer Web content management, member and community portal, e-commerce and e-marketing, meeting management, and AMS database integration. See our ad below. New Age Systems 2111 Eisenhower Ave., #400 Alexandria, VA 22314-4679 Charles L. Monts, Vice President Nonprofit Systems 703-836-8861, ext. 55; fax: 703-836-8128 amguard@nasinc.com www.nasinc.com The AM GUARD system provides a complete suite of association management applications, fully integrated with financial management, document imagine, and e-association applications. Designed to increase staff productivity and provide executives with the tools they need to manage their business. AM GUARD is value priced, platform/DBMS independent, and professionally supported. Omni Solutions Group 19630 Club House Rd., #715 Montgomery Village, MD 20886-3040 Michael O'Connell, Senior Director of Business Development 301-869-6890; fax: 301-869-3453 moconnell@omnisg.com www.omnisg.com Omni Solutions Group provides customized, data-driven Web solutions developed specifically for associations. omniSAM is the firm's Web-based AMS that provides online member directories, event registration, dues processing, e-stores, and more. OMNI SG specializes in the implementation of revenue-generating tools, including product galleries, online competitions, and related e-commerce solutions. The company also provides Web hosting/maintenance and network support. Pantheon pantheon (păn`thēŏn', –thēən), term applied originally to a temple to all the gods. The Pantheon at Rome was built by Agrippa in 27 B.C., destroyed, and rebuilt in the 2d cent. by Hadrian. Software, Inc. 2020 N. 14th St., 7th Fl. Arlington, VA 22026 Imad Samad, Business Development Director 703-387-4000; fax: 703-387-4001 asae_marketing@allsoldout.net www.pantheonsoftware.com Pantheon is a professional services company providing associations with custom solutions to meet their content management, membership, registration, and database needs. With 10 years of experience and more than 300 association clients, our team offers unique insight into the marketplace and the latest technology being deployed to meet your everyday needs. See our ad on this page. Passkey International, Inc. 180 Old Colony Ave. Quincy, MA 02170-3831 Paul Rantilla, Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing 617-237-8200; fax: 617-328-1212 marketing@passkey.com www.passkey.com Passkey puts the control over group housing in your hands with a straightforward interface and 24/7 access to live data and reports, which helps reduce attrition Attrition The reduction in staff and employees in a company through normal means, such as retirement and resignation. This is natural in any business and industry. Notes: exposure and book-arounds. Passkey RegLink[TM] provides seamless integration An addition of a new application, routine or device that works smoothly with the existing system. It implies that the new feature or program can be installed and used without problems. Contrast with "transparent," which implies that there is no discernible change after installation. between your registration, membership, or travel management system and Passkey--a perfect one-stop shopping experience for your attendees. Potomac Digitek, Inc. 814 W. Diamond Ave., #150 Gaithersburg, MD 20878 Paul B. Finkel, President 800-969-9641; 301-590-2770 fax: 301-590-2776 info@podi.com www.podi.com Potomac Digitek provides Web design, development, and programming services for more than 125 associations. Each year, our Web sites win industry awards for design and functionality. Our programming services include not only Web-specific applications--e-commerce, databases, online education, and so forth--but also include integration services to link the Web to back-office applications. See our ad on page 44. PragmatiQ, Inc. 817 Silver Spring Ave., #305A Silver Spring, MD 20910 Woody Medina, President 301-495-2865; fax: 301-495-2866 info@pragmatiq.com www.pragmatiq.com PragmatiQ creates customized software See custom software. solutions that will better serve your members and run your organization more efficiently. We specialize in creating custom database and Web applications, e-commerce solutions, online surveys, intranets, and e-community applications. We team with our clients to provide tailored solutions that exceed expectations and are within budget. Precis Abstract Management/Sierra Bay 305 Harrison St., S.E., #200 Leesburg, VA 20175 Gregory C. Smythe, President and CEO 703-669-9394; fax: 703-669-9347 sales@sierrabay.net www.preciscentral.com Abstracts, abstracts, abstracts. Late hours again? Facing unreliability issues with your current online system? Are you swamped "Swamped" is the seventeenth episode of The Batman's second season. It originally aired in North America on June 11, 2005. Plot Synopsis Killer Croc, a half-man, half reptile plans to submerge all of Gotham in water in order to facilitate his plundering of the city. with paper? Precis is an online abstract management service designed for organizations collecting abstracts, papers, and presentations. Precis offers online submissions, peer reviews, session/speaker scheduling, and an attendee itinerary builder. ProTech Associates, Inc. 14900 Sweitzer Ln., #201 Laurel, MD 20707 Robert D. Roberts, Vice President of Business Development 800-310-8813; fax: 301-459-0638 crmsales@ptassoc.com www.ptassoc.com ProTech Associates, Inc., provides the complete Microsoft solution for associations: Microsoft Customer Relationship Management (Microsoft CRM) and ProTech CRM for Members. A dramatic shift away from traditional, proprietary AMS systems, ProTech CRM for Members is easy to deploy, learn, and use; eliminates high costs of ownership; guarantees the lowest total cost of ownership; provides the highest return on investment; and ensures a predictable IT migration path. See our ad on pages 2 and 3. REI Systems Member Link 4041 Powder Mill Rd., #311 Calverton, MD 20705 Leon Frank, Product Manager 301-937-0888; fax: 301-937-0204 info@arkota.com www.reisys.com/memberlink Our revolutionary Web-based membership communication and management software is ready-to-use out of the box. Without any programming skills, your organization will have "anytime-anywhere-anyone" access to their full membership directory, inluding events calendars, a newsletter creator, and e-mail blast features. Packages start at $40/month. See our ad on this page. Results Direct 101 N. Columbus St., #301 Alexandria, VA 22314-2825 Katie Atkinson, President 703-684-3932; fax: 703-684-5978 info@resultsdirect.com www.resultsdirect.com Providing Web solutions for more than 100 associations since 1995. Services include Web consulting, design, user experience testing, custom application development, multimedia, site management, and hosting. Products include AssociationDirector[TM] Customer Relationship Management, Business Intelligence and Decision Support System, EducationDirector[TM] Learning Management System, and CMSPlus[TM] Content Management System. RSM McGladrey RSM McGladrey, Inc. is a tax, accounting and consulting firm in the United States, headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota. It is the US member firm of RSM International, the 6th largest network of professional service firms in the world. and Pullen, LLP 700 N. Fairfax St., #400 Alexandria, VA 22314 Albert Weber Albert Weber (born November 21, 1888 - died ?) was a German amateur football (soccer) player who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He was a member of the German Olympic squad and played one match in the main tournament as goalkeeper. , Managing Director 703-549-7800; fax: 703-836-5591 al.weber@rsmi.com www.rsmcgladrey.com RSM McGladrey is a national business consulting firm that specializes in innovative association management solutions that encompass accounting and tax consulting, information technology, intelligence management, member relations, human resource consulting Services Provided Human Resource Consulting firms provides advice to their clients regarding the financial and retirement security, health, productivity, and employment relationships of their global workforce. , fundraising, and more. We are also resellers of key software solutions, including Microsoft Great Plains and Solomon, Deltek, and iMIS. See our ad on the opposite page. The Seva Group The Tide Building 1010 Hull St., #220 Baltimore, MD 21230 Luke Miller, Account Executive 443-703-2087; fax: 443-703-2097 info@sevagroup.com www.sevagroup.com The Seva Group provides full-lifecycle application development services to medium-to-large size organizations in the Mid-Atlantic region. Leveraging best practices in project management, development techniques, testing, and system documentation, our consultants create Web-based solutions that drive positive business results. Most importantly Adv. 1. most importantly - above and beyond all other consideration; "above all, you must be independent" above all, most especially , Seva consultants bring years of business and technology consulting experience to every project--enabling us to build long-term, trusted relationships with our clients. See our ad on page 46. Survey and Ballot Systems, Inc. 7653 Anagram anagram [Gr.,=something read backward], rearrangement of the letters of a word or words to make another word or other words. A famous Latin anagram was an answer made out of a question asked by Pilate. Dr. Eden Prairie Eden Prairie A city of eastern Minnesota, a residential suburb of Minneapolis. Population: 57,300. , MN 55344-7311 Robert Claus, National Account Manager 800-974-8099; fax: 952-974-2323 rclaus@gosbs.com www.gosbs.com Accuracy, security, integrity. We serve associations by conducting elections, surveys, course evaluations A course evaluation is a paper or electronic questionnaire, which requires a written or selected response answer to a series of questions in order to evaluate the instruction of a given course. , and member census. Our unique services called DirectVote,[TM] DirectSurv,[TM] DirectEval,[TM] and DirectCens[TM] connect you to members through the mail, Web, fax, or the phone. Your benefit is receiving accurate, secure member information without the expense and headaches of running the project internally. On top of that we help you sort out what the members are saying through clean reports and insightful analysis. Susquehanna Technology 600 Pegasus Ct., #100 Winchester, VA 22602 Brad Bogle bo·gle n. A hobgoblin; a bogey. [Scots bogill, perhaps ultimately from Welsh bwg, ghost, hobgoblin. , Director of Marketing 888-603-0304; fax: 540-722-9547 www.susqtech.com Susquehanna Technologies provides IT solutions and application development to the association and nonprofit marketplace. Our solutions include Member Portal and Collaborative Intranets among others. SusQtech is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, a distinction conferred upon top Microsoft partners who distinguish themselves through their work, their certifications, and their customer satisfaction. Syscom Services, Inc. 1010 Wayne Ave., #320 Silver Spring, MD 20910 Lee Weinstein, President 301-768-0118; fax: 301-562-7815 associations@syscomservices.com www.syscomservices.com For more than 15 years, Syscom has provided associations a full range of communication and Web services--including Web-based content and knowledge-management systems; forms processing; and fax, e-mail, and voice broadcasting Voice broadcasting is a mass communication technique, begun in the 1990s, that broadcasts telephone messages to hundreds or thousands of call recipients at once. This technology has both commercial and community applications. . From design and consulting to programming and maintenance, we help you stay ahead with today's best technologies. See our ad on page 11. Tate and Tryon CPAs and Consultants 805 15th St., N.W., 9th Fl. Washington, DC 20005 Greg T. Long, Consultant 202-293-2200; fax: 202-293-2208 mail@tatetryon.com www.tatetryon.com Leading accounting and technology firm. Specializing in financial accounting applications. We install, support, and train on Microsoft Great Plains accounting system, and FRx and F9 financial reporting products including "Point and Click Financials" our own online EIS (1) (Executive Information System) An information system that consolidates and summarizes ongoing transactions within the organization. It provides top management with all the information it requires at all times from internal and external sources. . On or off-site training available using our mobile training center. Microsoft Certified Professionals See Microsoft certification. . See our ad on page 46. TCS (Transportation Control System) A widely used integrated information system for railroad transportation developed by the Missouri Pacific Railroad Company in the late 1960s and early 1970s. It was later implemented by Union Pacific when the companies merged. Software, Inc. 425 Metro Place North, #200 Dublin, OH 43017 Lisa Ritchey Snide, Vice President of Marketing and Operations 614-451-5010; fax: 614-451-5009 lisa@tcssoftware.com www.associationsoftware.com Since 1990, TCS Software, Inc., has been "helping associations grow with technology" by providing affordable services for professional and trade associations with staff sizes under 25. Offering Prevail Association Management Software,[TM] PRIMA Prima® Cardiology A laser guide wire system for treating occluded coronary arteries by excimer laser ablation, indicated when mechanical guide wire and other treatment modalities have failed [TM] (Powerful Resources on the Internet for Managing your Association), AssociationWebSuite[TM] content management tools, and complete Web site development. Products are licensed on a monthly basis and include free upgrades and support. TCS--Total Customer Satisfaction. Teamware, Inc. 6701 Democracy Blvd., #300 Bethesda, MD 20817 Ari Palttala, President 301-571-2447; fax: 301-571-2465 communities@teamware.com www.teamware.com Interactive Web Communities--Building Value for Your Members. Teamware Pl@za facilitates member networking and makes online communities prosper. Our customers use its collaboration, portal, and content management capabilities to improve member loyalty, grow membership, decrease operating costs operating costs npl → gastos mpl operacionales , and increase revenue. To learn more, please call us now. TMA TMA Turnaround Management Association TMA Texas Medical Association TMA Transportation Management Association TMA Training and Management Assistance (a component of OHRD, which is a component of OWR) TMA Tooling & Manufacturing Association Resources, Inc. 8201 Greensboro Dr., #900 McLean, VA 22102-3823 James Roche, Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing 703-847-2800; fax: 703-847-2899 marketing@tmaresources.com www.tmaresources.com TMA Resources, Inc., (TMAR TMAR Tulane Men Against Rape ) developed the TIMSS TIMSS Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study TIMSS Third International Math and Science Study suite of association management software tools to support your mission critical operations and to strengthen your member and customer relations. TIMSS fully integrates e-commerce, executive decision support, and e-community building to create an unmatched infrastructure for associations. TIMSS software suite includes a variety of Web-based solutions and also is available on a subscription basis through TMAR's market-leading ASP option. See our ad on the opposite page. Ungerboeck Systems International 87 Hubble Saint Charles Saint Charles. 1 City (1990 pop. 22,501), Kane co., NE Ill., on the Fox River, a suburb of Chicago; inc. 1850. Located in an agricultural area (corn and soybeans), the city has food-processing, aluminum and plastic products, and communications equipment , MO 63304 Dieter K. Ungerboeck, President 800-400-4052; fax: 636-688-3267 marketing@ungerboeck.com www.ungerboeck.com Ungerboeck Systems' Event Business Management Software (EBMS EBMS Electronic Business Management System ebMS ebXML Messaging Service EBMS Eagle Business Management Software EBMS Electronic Business Messaging System EBMS Electronic Business Message Service Specification ) is the premier Internet-enabled fully integrated system used by associations, conferences, exhibitions, and venues on six continents Six Continents is a large retail PLC in UK which split into Six Continents Retail known as Mitchells and Butlers plc. The hotels and soft drinks business of Six Continents PLC is now known as InterContinental Hotels Group PLC. . EBMS covers the entire business spectrum from marketing and contact management, membership, complete event management, registration and housing, exhibit sales with CAD floor plans, exhibitor directory, exhibitor kits, speaker and abstract management, project management, purchasing, budgeting, and financials. WebFirst, Inc. 15825 Shady Grove Rd., #120 Rockville, MD 20850 Megan E. McKelvy, Vice President of Business Development 301-216-1984; fax: 301-216-2947 info@webfirst.com www.webfirst.com For more than eight years, WebFirst has implemented award-winning graphic design, Web development, hosting, and co-location solutions for associations nationwide. Projects include Web site redesigns, navigation and information architecture, content management systems, membership directories, buyers' guides, event calendars and registrations, online courses, and job/resume banks. WhoGlue, Inc. 935 S. Wolfe St. Baltimore, MD 21231 Jason Dee Hardebeck, CEO 410-327-1420; fax: 410-327-1430 jhardebeck@whoglue.com www.whoglue.com WhoGlue helps associations build and maintain strong connections with their members. Outsource your headaches with our hosted, Web-based association management software, including membership databases, networking directories, e-commerce, event registration, e-mail communication, Web site content management, and more. Our dedication to our clients' success is unmatched in the industry. How can we help you? WorkPorts.com 170 Robin Hood Robin Hood, legendary hero of 12th-century England who robbed the rich to help the poor. Chivalrous, manly, fair, and always ready for a joke, Robin Hood reflected many of the ideals of the English yeoman. Rd. Atlanta, GA 30309 Bob Scotton, Principal 404-607-9161 info@workports.com www.workports.com Workports.com offers Web hosting Making a Web site available on the Internet. Many ISPs host a few personal Web pages for an individual at no additional cost above the monthly service fee, but the address is subordinate to the ISP; for example, www.friendlyisp.com/pat_smith. , featuring software to design, build, and manage virtual intranets online. User-defined security roles control what registered users view and contribute to the site. It's an ideal solution for organizations with active memberships for publishing e-newsletters and sharing timely information publicly and privately. Custom features available. All listings in this directory are paid listings, with information provided by each company. |
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