Trade Associations

Many trade associations offer channels to local business resources by promoting growth, expansion, and vital industry networking.

• Kachina Chapter of Society for Technical Communication-The New Mexico Kachina Chapter is part of the Society for Technical Communication (STC). Our local chapter covers the Central/Northern New Mexico area, including Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Los Alamos.
• New Mexico Biotechnology and Biomedical Association-With over 40 local participants, NMBBA provides community for the industry, pursues commercialization of life science ideas and provides a focal point for identifying resources necessary to promote the growth of bioscience businesses.
• New Mexico Information Technology and Software Association-NMITSA is a nationally-recognized information technology and software leader and provides focused, value-added services and initiatives to both industry and associate members.
• New Mexico Optics Industry Association -NMOIA is dedicated to bringing together optics-related businesses, institutions, and professionals to foster the growth of this very important industry in New Mexico.
• New Mexico Venture Capital Association -NMVCA works toward representing the state's growing capital investment industry with a single, unified voice and to enhance the development of New Mexico's start-up business climate.
• Technology Industries Association -A trade association of private technology companies, especially information technology.

Professional Associations

• Advancing Productivity, Innovation, and Competitive Success Society (APICS)-offers certifications, training tools, and other educational resources to enhance performance and grow your company, bottom line.
• New Mexico Industrial Development Executives Association (NMIDEA)-provides networking, professional development, education and training opportunities for its members interested in economic development in New Mexico.

List of other Professional Associations in New Mexico.