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Professional Organizations and Networking Groups
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Business New Haven
10/15/2001
By: BNH
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Professional Organizations
Connecticut Association of Not-For-profit Providers for the Aging (CANPFA) - Founded in 1961 to represent and promote the interests of non-profit long-term care providers in Connecticut. The 150 members include non-profit nursing homes, residential care homes, subsidized senior housing, continued-care retirement communities, assisted living, home health care agencies and adult day centers. Contact 203-237-4556 or visit www.canpfa.org.
Connecticut Healthcare Financial Management Association provides professional development through education, information, certification, peer interaction and leadership training. Visit www.cthfma.org.
American Society for Materials (ASM) - Society for materials engineers and scientists, a worldwide network dedicated to advancing industry, technology and applications of metals and materials. The southern Connecticut chapter was founded in 1920 and has 1,020 members who pay annual dues of $95. Contact 860-633-5849 or visit www.asm-hartford.org and www.asm-soct.org.
New Haven County Medical Association (NHCMA) - An association of physicians who live in and/or practice in New Haven County. Founded in 1784 to serve physicians, offer insurance plans and education to members of and about the medical profession. It has a peer-review committee that handles complaints against member physicians. NHCMA has 1,700 members who pay annual dues of $450. Contact 203-699-2400 or visit www.nhcma.org.
Fairfield County Medical Association (FCMA) - Coalition of five Connecticut City Medical Societies (Greenwich, Stamford, Danbury, Norwalk, Bridgeport) representing more than 2,000 physicians in all specialties. Founded in 1792 to advance the scientific, social and political interests of the profession. Contact 203-372-4543 or visit www.fcma.org.
Greater New Haven Association for Realtors (GNHAR) - Founded in 1915, the GNHAR is a trade association offering continuing education for area Realtors. GNHAR has 1,400 members who pay annual dues of $150 for Realtors, $200 for heads of offices. Meets quarterly. Contact 203-234-7700.
American Institute of Architects, Connecticut chapter (AIA/CT) - Trade association for architects, founded in 1902, that provides continuing education and information research on architectural issues. AIA/CT has 1,200 members who pay annual dues of $224 and meet bimonthly. Contact 203-865-2195 or visit www.aiact.org.
New Haven County Bar Association (NHCBA) - Founded in 1907 to advance intellectual pursuits, reinforce legal standards and sponsor continuing education for legal professionals. NHCBA has 1,300 members who pay dues of $130 and meet annually in October. Contact 203-562-9652.
Connecticut Society of Professional Engineers - Founded in 1934 to promote the licensing and ethical practice of engineering. Group has 500 members who meet semi-monthly and pay dues of $170. Contact 203-281-4322 or visit www.nspe.org/sc2-ct.htm.
American Association of Industrial Management (AAIM) - Founded in 1898, AAIM offers training, research, survey data, management development and human-resources assistance. AAIM has 300 local members who pay annual dues of $250-$2,750 and meet regularly. Contact 203-234-2246 or visit www.aaimmgmtassoc.org.
Institute of Certified Financial Planners - Rocky Hill-based state chapter has 270 members and meets monthly at times and locations TBA. Annual membership dues $135. Contact 860-721-1060 or visit www.ctiafp.org.
Connecticut Association of Professional Accountants (CAPA) - Founded in 1941, CAPA offers education and licensing. 255 members pay dues of $125 for full membership, $25 for retired members. The group meets at times and sites TBA. Contact 203-287-0876.
The association of Certified Commercial Investment Members (CCIM) - Founded in 1920, group offers educational programs and networking for professionals involved in commercial real estate. CCIM has 73 members who pay dues ranging from $150 for designees to $125 for candidates and affiliate members. Contact 203-239-5000 or visit www.ccimct.com.
Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) - Founded in 1948 to advance public relations, improve skills of public relations consultants and exchange information. Local PRSA chapter has 60 members who pay dues of $225 for national members and $35 for chapter members and meet monthly at various locations. Contact 203-582-3210 or visit www.prsa.org.
Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants - The professional membership association for certified public accountants in Connecticut. Membership is 6,200 and meeting times and locations vary. Dues range from $50-$225. Contact 860-258-4800 or visit www.cs-cpa.org.
Connecticut Psychological Association - Founded in 1963 to promote psychology and protect the public interest. Group has 850 members who pay annual dues of $250 and hold frequent committee and convention meetings. Contact 860-586-7522 or visit www.ConnPsych.org.
Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) - Founded in 1926, IMA offers continuing education and certification for member accountants. Has 400 members who pay annual dues of $145 and meet the fourth Tuesday of each month. Contact 203-281-6199 or visit www.imanet.org.
New Haven Dental Association - Cultivates the science and art of dentistry. Group has 250 members and meets first Thursday October through May. Membership dues $100 annually. Contact 203-787-0036.
American Marketing Association - Promotes professionalism in marketing industry. Group has 250 members and meets second Tuesday September through June. Membership dues are $165. Contact 860-721-7470 or visit www.conn.ama.org.
Association for Long-Term Care Financial Managers - Enhances financial and other management expertise of individuals in long-term care continuum. 300 members meet throughout the greater Hartford area. Annual dues are $60. Contact 860-721-7400 or visit www.altcfm.org.
Networking Organizations
Made in Connecticut Guild - Members promote products made in Connecticut providing networking and marketing opportunities for manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, service providers and individuals. Visit www.madeinct.com.
American Society for Quality, New Haven section - With 350 local members, ASG is a professional resource for information and learning related to quality principles, concepts and technologies. Meets on third Wednesday of each month with dues of $85. Contact 860-767-1784 or visit www.groups.asg.org/305.
National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), Connecticut River Valley chapter - Founded in 1977, NACD is an educational, publishing and consulting organization in board leadership and the only membership association for boards, directors, director candidates and board advisors. Dues are $450 and the local chapter meets quarterly, locations vary. Contact 860-240-2110 or visit www.nacdonline.org.
Association for Corporate Growth, Connecticut chapter - Founded in 1954, ACG is a non-profit organization with more than 5,500 members and 35 chapters throughout North America and Europe. Members are professionals involved in corporate development, mergers & acquisitions and finance. Meetings are the first Friday of each month. Contact 203-973-0344 or visit www.acg.org.
Advertising Club of Connecticut - Founded in 1935, the Ad Club offers continuing education and promotes networking. Group has 610 members who pay annual dues from $80-$435. Meetings take place at TBA locations. Contact 860-721-7400 or visit www.adclub-ct.com.
Business Network International (BNI) - Hartford has 35 members and serves to generate leads and networking. Members meet Wednesdays at the Rensselaer/Hartford Graduate Center. Contact 860-658-7545 or visit www.bni.com.
Business Network International (BNI) - has 20 members and serves to generate leads and networking. Founded in 1996, members meet Wednesdays at the Graduates Club in New Haven and pay dues of $275. Contact 203-985-1510.
Business Network International (BNI) -Stratford has 15 members and provides a structured system for the development and exchange of business through word-of-mouth marketing. Founded in 1998, members meet Wednesdays at Christ Episcopal Church in Stratford. Contact 203-333-2452.
Connecticut Property Owners has 1,000 members who are property-owners in all area of building management. Founded in 1986, group members meet monthly in Hartford and pay dues of $50. Contact 860-313-1133 or visit www.ctlandlord.com.
Association of Computer Support Specialists has 800 members and promotes computer support as a profession. Founded in 1993, members meet monthly in Fairfield and pay dues of $100. Contact 203-332-1524.
Connecticut Entrepreneurial Resource for Technology, founded in 1997, has 200 members and supports high growth technology-based businesses. Meetings vary with regard to time and place, and there are no membership dues. Contact 203-786-5481 or visit www.cert.connstep.org.
Connecticut Technology Council has 330 members and seeks to stimulate and facilitate growth of technology-based businesses in the state. CTC initiatives include a yearly public-affairs agenda, workforce development activities and a managerial-training program aimed at providing managerial training. CTC's eBizCT affiliate supports the state's software/IT and technology sector. Members meet at various networking events, seminars and conferences. Dues are based on the number of Connecticut employees. Contact 860-289-8078 or visit www.ct.org.
Connecticut United for Research Excellence (CURE) has 93 members and seeks to advance the environment for biomedical research. Founded in 1990, members meet quarterly in various locations and pay dues of varying amounts. Contact 860-529-3120 or visit www.curenet.org.
The Connecticut Venture Group has 300 members and promotes the development of high-growth enterprises. Meeting times and locations vary and members pay dues of $375. Contact 203-256-5955 or visit www.ct-venture.org.
Manufacturing Alliance of Connecticut has 300 members and serves as a voice for manufacturers. Its purpose is to preserve, promote and protect manufacturing in Connecticut. Members meet third Tuesday or third Wednesday, depending on their area of interest. Dues range from $240-$10,000. Contact 203-596-1900 or visit www.mact.org.
Connecticut Building Congress Inc. was formed in 1952. Its networking organization encompasses all aspects of commercial construction. Members meet the fourth Thursday at various locations and pay dues of $330. Contact 203-281-3183 or visit www.constructioncorner.com/cbc.
Greater New Haven Business & Professional Association has 103 members who are advocates for women and minority-owned businesses and offer technical assistance. Members meet Wednesdays, 10 a.m. at 192 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden and pay annual dues of $100. Contact 203-562-2193.
The Health-Care Council of the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce has 75 members and provides a forum for health-care providers and employers to track legislation and lobby on specific issues. Members pay dues of $75 and meet the first Friday of each month at 7:30 a.m. at various locations. Contact 203-787-6735.
Manufacturing Association of the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce was formed in 1913 to promote industrial and commercial growth within the community and maintain an educated industrial force. Members hold luncheon meetings the first and third Thursdays at the Graduate Club in New Haven. Contact 203-787-6735 or visit www.newhavenchamber.com.
Professional Business Association Inc. has 45 members and promotes business through networking. There are 12 annual meetings at various locations; members pay dues of $620. Contact 203-795-7333.
The Valley Business Network develops business relationships through member networking. Members meet at 8 a.m. twice monthly at 900 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. Dues are $100. Contact 203-799-7256.
National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) has 150 members locally and 8,000 nationally. It offers education, business-development programs, support and lobbying. Founded in 1995, group members can choose from multiple meetings throughout the state each month and pay dues of $75. Contact 203-679-5200, 203-458-2068 or visit www.nawbo.org.
Entrepreneurial Women's Network was formed to develop the business talents, capabilities, leadership and skills of female business owners; to provide information and a network to foster the exchange of information and sharing of experiences. With a membership of 250, dues are $75 and meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month. Contact 203-259-4772 or visit www.ewn-ct.org.
Connecticut Professional Insurance Agents is a statewide trade association for independent insurance agents. Members meet bi-monthly and pay dues based on producer's premium volume. Contact 800-424-4244 or visit www.piaonline.org.
Financial Planning Association, Connecticut chapter promotes the value of financial planning and to serve as the voice of the financial planning profession. Meeting times and locations vary within Hartford, New Haven and Fairfield chapters. Dues are $225 and there are 650 members in Connecticut. Contact 860-721-1060 or visit www.fpaconnecticut.org.
Toastmasters
Nutmeg Toastmasters of Greater New Haven
First and third Wednesdays, 7 p.m.
Harborside Healthcare Willows
225 Amity Road, Woodbridge
Call 203-925-8512
Waterbury Toastmasters
Second and fourth Mondays, 6:30 p.m.
Silas Bronson Library
267 Grand Street, Waterbury
Call 203-575-1959
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