Sales and Services

▶Agencies

Census Bureau (Commerce Dept.), Economy-Wide Statistics, 4600 Silver Hill Rd., #8K154, Suitland, MD 20746-2401 (mailing address: 4700 Silver Hill Rd., #8K064, Washington, DC 20233-6500); (301) 763-7643. Kimberly P. Moore, Chief.

Web, www.census.gov/econ/economywide.html

Provides data of five-year census programs on retail, wholesale, and service industries. Conducts periodic monthly or annual surveys for specific items within these industries.

▶Nongovernmental

American Society of Appraisers (ASA), 11107 Sunset Hills Rd., #310, Reston, VA 20190; (703) 478-2228. Fax, (703) 742-8471. Jonnie White, Chief Executive Officer, (703) 733-2108. Toll-free, (800) 272-8258.

General email, asainfo@appraisers.org

Web, www.appraisers.org and Twitter, @ASAappraisers

Membership: accredited appraisers of real property, including land, houses, and commercial buildings; business valuation; machinery and technical specialties; yachts; aircraft; public utilities; personal property, including antiques, fine art, residential contents; and gems and jewelry. Affiliate members include students and professionals interested in appraising. Provides technical information; accredits appraisers; provides consumer information programs.

ASIS International, 1625 Prince St., Alexandria, VA 22314-2882; (703) 519-6200. Fax, (703) 519-6299. Peter J. O’Neil, Chief Executive Officer.

General email, asis@asisonline.org

Web, www.asisonline.org and Twitter, @ASIS_Intl

Membership: security administrators who oversee physical and logistical security for private and public organizations, including law enforcement and the military. Develops security standards; offers educational programs and materials on general and industry-specific practices; and administers certification programs. Monitors legislation and regulations.

Assn. of Pool and Spa Professionals, 2111 Eisenhower Ave., #500, Alexandria, VA 22314-4698; (703) 838-0083. Fax, (703) 549-0493. Lawrence Caniglia, President.

General email, MemberServices@apsp.org

Web, www.apsp.org and Twitter, @TheAPSP

Membership: manufacturers, dealers and retailers, service companies, builders, and distributors of pools, spas, and hot tubs. Promotes the industry; provides educational programs for industry professionals; establishes standards for construction and safety. Monitors legislation and regulations.

Better Business Bureau, International Assn. of Better Business Bureaus (IABBB), 3033 Wilson Blvd., #600, Arlington, VA 22201; (703) 276-0100. Colleen Rudio, Executive Director (Acting).

General email, info@mybbb.org

Web, www.bbb.org/local-bbb/international-association-of-better-business-bureaus, Twitter, @bbb_us and Facebook, www.facebook.com/BetterBusinessBureau

Membership: Businesses and Better Business Bureaus in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Promotes ethical business practices and truth in national advertising; mediates disputes between consumers and businesses.

Convenience Distribution Assn., 11250 Roger Bacon Dr., #8, Reston, VA 20190; (703) 208-3358. Fax, (703) 573-5738. Kimberly Bolin, President, (703) 208-1650. Toll-free, (800) 482-2962.

General email, info@cdaweb.net

Web, www.cdaweb.net and Twitter, @cda_01

Membership: wholesalers, manufacturers, retailers, and brokers who sell or distribute convenience products. Conducts educational programs. Monitors legislation and regulations. (Formerly American Wholesale Marketers Assn.)

[Page 84]DECA Inc., 1908 Association Dr., Reston, VA 20191-1594; (703) 860-5000. Frank Peterson, Executive Director.

General email, info@deca.org

Web, www.deca.org, Twitter, @DECAInc and Facebook, www.facebook.com/decainc

Educational organization that helps high school and college students develop skills in marketing, management, finance, hospitality, and entrepreneurship. Promotes business and education partnerships.

Equipment Leasing and Finance Assn., 1625 Eye St. N.W., #850, 20006; (202) 238-3400. Fax, (202) 238-3401. Ralph Petta, President.

General email, rjordan@elfaonline.org

Web, www.elfaonline.org, Twitter, @ELFAOnline and Facebook, www.facebook.com/ELFApage

Membership: independent leasing companies, banks, financial service companies, and independent brokers and suppliers to the leasing industry. Promotes the interests of the equipment leasing and finance industry; assists in the resolution of industry problems; encourages standards. Monitors legislation and regulations.

Green Seal, 1001 Connecticut Ave. N.W., #827, 20036-5525; (202) 872-6400. Fax, (202) 872-4324. Douglas Gatlin, Chief Executive Officer.

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