The NAACP has consistently relied on the membership and participation of socially conscious individuals of all races, religions, political affiliations and ideologies. While we have fought and won many battles to end racism, and injustice, there is still much work to be done. With your help we can build on the tremendous progress we have made and work together to eliminate the remaining barriers to freedom and equality for all Americans.

The National Association for the Specialty Food Trade is a not-for-profit business trade association established in 1952 to foster trade, commerce and interest in the specialty food industry.

The NASFT is an international organization composed of domestic and foreign manufacturers, importers, distributors, brokers, retailers, restaurateurs, caterers and others in the specialty foods business. The organization has more than 2,100 current member companies throughout the U.S. and overseas.

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is the country's largest pharmacy organization. NACDS has served as the voice for chain pharmacies, the chief purpose of NACDS is to represent the views and policy positions of member chain drug companies.

The National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS) is the trade association for foodservice professionals at over 650 institutions of higher education in the United States, Canada and abroad.

The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) is an industry trade association representing over 2,000 convenience retailers operating over 100,000 stores worldwide. Since 1961, NACS has been an advocate for the convenience retailing industry providing industry information, knowledge and connections to ensure the competitive viability of our members' businesses

The National Association of Flavors and Food-Ingredient Systems is a broad-based trade association of manufacturers, processors and suppliers of fruits, flavors, syrups, stabilizers, emulsifiers, colors, sweeteners, cocoa and related food ingredients. Its associate membership is open to all companies that provide products and services to the food industry.

Association for accredited Sales Professionals.

The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors is the Washington, DC-based trade association that represents the wholesale distribution industry. NAW is active in these areas: government relations and political action; research and education; and group purchasing. In addition to NAW, the association operates the Wholesaler-Distributor Political Action Committee, the Distribution Research & Education Foundation, and the NAW Service Corporation.

Established in 1970, the National Black MBA Association is dedicated to creating partnerships that result in creating intellectual and economic wealth in the black community. In partnership with over 400 of the country's top business organizations, the association has inroads into a wide range of industries as well as the public and private sector. The National Black MBA Association has more than 6,000 members and represents more than 95,000 MBA graduates and operates around three cornerstones -- Education, Employment and Leadership. The organization gains its strength from a strong belief in community and a commitment to its development through economic and educational development initiatives that support the global African American community.

The National Cattlemen's Beef Association is the marketing organization and trade association for America's one million cattle farmers and ranchers.

The National Chicken Council represents the companies that produce, process and market chickens and chicken products in the United States. Our member companies account for nearly 95 percent of the chicken sold in the country.

The National Confectioners Association (NCA) is one of the oldest, most respected trade associations in the world. Over the years, the association has endeavored to provide the kind of vigorous leadership necessary for its members-which include domestic and international confectionery manufacturers and suppliers to the industry - to meet the increasingly complex challenges and problems that have confronted the industry. Today, NCA is the major association representing the entire confection industry, offering education and leadership in manufacturing, technical research, public relations, retailing practices, government relations, and statistical analyses.

The National Council of Chain Restaurants is a national trade association representing forty of the nation's largest multi-unit, multi-state chain restaurant companies. These forty companies own and operate in excess of 50,000 restaurant facilities. Additionally, through franchise and licensing agreements, another 70,000 facilities are operated under their trademarks.

The NFI is a trade association that represents a wide spectrum of firms from small, family-owned businesses to large multinational corporations. The NFI is committed to assisting its member firms succeed in the global seafood marketplace.

NFPA is the voice of the $500 billion food processing industry on scientific and public policy issues involving food safety, nutrition, technical and regulatory matters and consumer affairs. NFPA's members process and package fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, and specialty food and beverage products using a variety of technologies including canning, freezing, refrigeration, dehydration, and aseptic manufacturing.

The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association promotes the sales and consumption of frozen & refrigerated foods through: education, training, tesearch, sales planning and menu development, and providing a forum for industry dialogue.

The National Grocers Association is the national trade association representing retail and wholesale grocers that comprise the independent sector of the food distribution industry. An independent retailer is a privately owned or controlled food retail company operating in a variety of formats.

The International Housewares Association is the premier not-for-profit trade association serving the housewares industry through global information services; the premier industry trade show; housewares.org, a unique Web-based business-to-business community; industry advocacy; trade credit services and group cooperative buying. The International Housewares Association (IHA) is committed to maximizing the success of the home products industry by bringing together all industry constituencies.

The National Meat Association is a non-profit trade association whose mission is to advocate the interests of the meat industry in federal regulatory issues and national legislation that impacts the industry.

The National Nutritional Foods ssociation represents the interests of manufacturers and retailers of a wide variety of natural products including organic and health foods, natural ingredient cosmetics, sports nutrition products and vitamins, herbs and other dietary supplements.

The NPA is the trade association for the United States pasta industry. The NPA is comprised of manufacturing, industry supplier, and allied industry representatives.

The National Pork Producers Council is one of the nation's largest livestock commodity organizations. NPPC is the single unified voice for America's pork producers on a wide range of industry and public policy issues.

The National Restaurant Association is the leading business association for the restaurant industry. The Association's mission is to represent, educate and promote a rapidly growing industry that is comprised of 858,000 restaurant and foodservice outlets employing 11.6 million people. The National Restaurant Association's 52,000 member companies represent more than 254,000 restaurant establishments. Our membership base consists of many different facets of the industry. Our restaurant members represent tableservice and quickservice restaurant operators, chains, franchisees and independents. Our allied members are suppliers, distributors and consultants.

NRF's mission is to conduct programs and services in research, education, training, information technology, and government affairs to protect and advance the interests of the retail industry.

The National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) was created in 1988 as a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization. Widely known as the "Premier Hispanic Organization," NSHMBA serves 28 chapters and 6,000 members in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. It exists to foster Hispanic leadership through graduate management education and professional development. NSHMBA works to prepare Hispanics for leadership positions throughout the U.S., so that they can provide the cultural awareness and sensitivity vital in the management of the nation's diverse workforce. Our vision is to be the premier Hispanic MBA professional business network for economic and philanthropic advancement. Our mission is to foster Hispanic leadership through graduate management education and professional development in order to improve society.

The National Soft Drink Association is the trade association for America's soft drink industry, serving the public and its members for more than 75 years. The Association also serves as liaison between the industry, government and the public, and provides a unified voice in legislative and regulatory matters.

The National Turkey Federation is the national advocate for all segments of the turkey industry, providing services and conducting activities which increase demand for its members' products by protecting and enhancing their ability to profitably provide wholesome, high-quality, nutritious products.

The National Urban League, the Coalition of Black Investors - Investment Education Fund, and the Investment Company Institute Education Foundation created Investing for Success(r), a series of investor education workshops targeted to African Americans.

This organization is open to women and men at the managerial/professional and executive level who believe that future success for our organizations and the industry will be driven by maximizing the talents of all individuals regardless of gender, race or other differences. Members have access to educational and leadership development programs, networking with other members, and industry best practices on diversity.

The mission of the Network of Executive (NEW) women is "To attract, retain and advance women in the consumer products and retail industry through education, leadership and business development. The network was founded by a joint industry team of 25 executive women from retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, suppliers, industry associations and the media. It was incorporated on April 23, 2001. Today, NEW has expanded to include over 300 members that represent over 150 companies from across the industry. NEW was founded because women represent an under-tapped market at the middle- and upper-management levels of business today, particularly in the consumer products and retail industry.

New Hope Natural Media has been helping companies in the natural products industry succeed for more than 20 years. They provide integrated marketing solutions that help companies reach their markets, whether around the corner or around the world. They work with companies of all sizes to create comprehensive programs that save time, effort, and of course, money.

The Nonprescription Drug Manufacturers Association of Canada is the national association representing manufacturers, marketers and distributors of self-care products including nonprescription medications, herbal remedies/natural health products, nutritional supplements, home diagnostic kits and other personal care products.

To provide responsible leadership in strengthening and expanding the global foodservice equipment and supplies industry.