The <b>Business Associations</b> category only lists sites for trade associations which have global membership across multiple business industries. <p><b>Excluded</b> from this category are:</p> <ul> <li>Industry-specific associations are listed according to the <a href="/Business/">industry which they serve</a>. For example, associations of real estate professionals are listed in <a href="/Business/Real_Estate/Associations/">Business: Real Estate: Associations</a>.</li> <li>Regionally-specific associations (local, state/province, or national) are listed according to the <a href="/Regional/">geographic area from which they draw their membership</a>. For example, a local chamber of commerce will be listed in the category for the town or city it serves.</li> </ul>