Formal groups of people who share an interest in the businesses they are involved or a goal or set of goals which held in common are listed here. Such groups as fraternal organizations, associations, or chambers of commerce are included. Also listed here are professional organizations, trade associations, and unions which are made up of more than one occupation or professional field are the topic of this category.
Recommended Resources
Business and Economic History Online
Features a selection of papers presented at annual meetings of the Business History Conference and contains current and back issues.
http://www.thebhc.org/publications/BEHonline/beh.html
Business Council for International Understanding
Contains a list of upcoming events, an introduction to the team, a section about the governance of the group, and careers and internship opportunities.
http://bciu.org/wip02/public/index.asp
International Co-operative Alliance
The International Co-operative Alliance (ICA) is a non-governmental organization that serves the needs of co-operatives. The Alliance provides a range of publications about co-operatives around the world. The website is also available in French and Spanish. You can also get statistical information about the co-operative movement.
http://www.ica.coop
International Society for Performance Improvement
The International Society for Performance Improvement is an organization that helps companies improve performance and productivity in the workplace. The Society also offers a certification in performance technology which can help organizations increase their effectiveness. You can also find books on performance improvement here.
http://www.ispi.org/
National Association for the Self-Employed
The NASE is a non-profit association that offers membership to small and micro-business owners across the nation. Member benefits range from discounted health insurance, business advice and the ability to apply for grants and scholarships.
http://www.nase.org/Membership/GrantsandScholarships/BusinessDevelopmentGrants.aspx
The sole purpose of Open Source Planet is to compile and collect as much information as possible and to make it available to those who need it. The organization attempts to do this through the establishment of partnerships between businesses, individuals, and communities, as well as to hold companies responsible for user data management and security and promoting global cooperation and partnerships between countries, organizations, and businesses.
http://www.opensourceplanet.org/
Some plumbing problems can’t wait. And Calgary weather is notorious for playing havoc with home plumbing and heating systems. If your home’s in danger of flooding, you have a serious sewage problem, or your hot water system decides to break down in mid-winter, you can’t wait to book a convenient time with your plumber.
https://www.petetheplumber.com/plumbing/emergency-plumbing-services/
Service organization focused on mentoring individuals who run small businesses offers tools, a calendar of workshops and other events,and articles affecting various groups and types of business.
http://www.score.org/
