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North Carolina business and industry associations

There are 1,485 business and industry associations in North Carolina. Combined, these North Carolinian business and industry associations employ 3,940 people, earn more than $1 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $3 billion.
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Types of business and industry associations in North Carolina

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Business and industry associations
 
1,485
 
$1,240,132,795
Trade / professional associations and chambers of commerce
 
1,141
 
$963,636,577
Real estate organizations
 
126
 
$103,124,856
Small business development organizations
 
50
 
$43,744,982
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Business and industry associations by major North Carolina cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Raleigh
 
339
 
$336,873,794
Charlotte
 
300
 
$184,766,548
Durham
 
147
 
$550,947,990
Greensboro
 
137
 
$53,252,596
Asheville
 
81
 
$21,602,573
Winston-Salem
 
57
 
$19,407,585
Wilmington
 
50
 
$9,501,620
Fayetteville, NC
 
42
 
$6,790,267
Hickory
 
29
 
$4,569,530
Myrtle Beach, SC
 
23
 
$7,796,500
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Job trends for North Carolina business and industry associations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
236
1-10
 
265
11-25
 
34
26-100
 
24
101 to 1,000
 
5
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of business and industry associations in North Carolina

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
484
$250k to $1M
 
212
$1M to $5M
 
91
$5M to $25M
 
28
$25M to $100M
 
3
$100M+
 
2
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Directory of business and industry associations in North Carolina

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Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA)

MEMA has exclusively represented more than 1,000 companies that manufacture motor vehicle components and systems for the original equipment and aftermarket segments of the light vehicle and heavy-duty industries.
Revenue
$16.2m
Assets
$40.7m
Employees
65
EIN
13-1068400
IRS type
501(c)(6)

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

AICPA unites and serves accountancy professionals, advances accountancy science, provides education courses and a variety of membership products.
Revenue
$242.4m
Assets
$223.1m
Employees
0
EIN
13-0432265
IRS type
501(c)(6)

North Carolina Association of Realtors

To promote the success of our members and enhance the Quality of Life in North Carolina. We further pledge to preserve and promote the right to own, transfer and use real property.
Revenue
$11.9m
Assets
$31.4m
Employees
47
EIN
56-0488849
IRS type
501(c)(6)

National Council for Air and Stream Improvement (NCASI)

NCASI is an independent, non-profit research institute that focuses on environmental and sustainability topics relevant to forest management and the manufacture of forest products.
Revenue
$17.4m
Assets
$19.6m
Employees
98
EIN
13-1085344
IRS type
501(c)(6)

North Carolina Healthcare Association

A voluntary Association of hospitals in North Carolina organized to provide leadership to members in their maintenance of an appropriate environment for the provision of cost effective, quality health care and health education services to enhance the heal....
Revenue
$14.3m
Assets
$22.8m
Employees
64
EIN
56-0641290
IRS type
501(c)(6)

SRCco

SRCco funds and operates microelectronic technology research programs, benefiting industry and defense through university partnerships in Durham, NC.
Revenue
$44.5m
Assets
$38.2m
Employees
0
EIN
56-2038762
IRS type
501(c)(6)

North Carolina Bar Association

The North Carolina Bar Association is organized for the purposes of promoting and improving the administration of justice in North Carolina; fostering and encouraging law reform when in the public interest; advancing the science of jurisprudence in all it....
Revenue
$9.3m
Assets
$16.4m
Employees
59
EIN
56-0583941
IRS type
501(c)(6)

North Carolina Rural Center

Our mission is to develop, promote and implement sound economic strategies to improve the quality of life of rural North Carolinians. We serve the state's 85 rural counties, with a special focus on low to moderate income individuals and communities.
Revenue
$21.4m
Assets
$262.4m
Employees
62
EIN
56-1552375
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Carolina Small Business Development Fund

Carolina SBDF supports small businesses in underserved communities through capital, services, and research as a certified community development financial institution.
Revenue
$10.5m
Assets
$34.4m
Employees
42
EIN
58-1903219
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mountain Bizworks

Mountain Bizworks helps small businesses start, grow, and create jobs through learning and lending in Western North Carolina.
Revenue
$6.4m
Assets
$35.2m
Employees
34
EIN
14-1864873
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Real Estate Standards Organization (RESO)

RESO develops and implements data standards and processes for real estate transactions, providing industry compliance and facilitating software innovation.
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$3.0m
Employees
8
EIN
45-4079029
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce

Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce advances commercial, industrial and civic development while building community through business. Its programs and initiatives grow jobs, serve as a voice for business, and foster the prosperity of its member businesses.
Revenue
$4.0m
Assets
$4.6m
Employees
33
EIN
56-0125440
IRS type
501(c)(6)

AGN International - North America

AGN International North America is dedicated to enhancing the practice value of its members through the sharing of specialized knowledge and support. Assist member firms in achieving their goals and objectives.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$1.5m
Employees
7
EIN
84-0750761
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Greensboro Regional Realtors Association

To support its members in their business pursuits by promoting the highest professional ethics and being the primary provider for quality services, education and real estate information in our market area.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$7.3m
Employees
8
EIN
56-0509232
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake (HBA)

The Mission of the HBA of Raleigh-Wake County is to advocate, educate and promote the building industry.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
7
EIN
56-0849629
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Cotton Incorporated

Cotton Incorporated, funded by U.S. growers of upland cotton and importers of cotton and cotton textile products, is the research and marketing company representing upland cotton.
Revenue
$87.2m
Assets
$27.5m
Employees
143
EIN
62-0786018
IRS type
501(c)(6)

American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA)

The American Home Furnishings Alliance is committed to promoting the growth, citizenship and global leadership of home furnishings manufacturers, importers and suppliers in the United States.
Revenue
$3.4m
Assets
$4.4m
Employees
8
EIN
56-1394598
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Associated Builders and Contractors - Carolinas Chapter

ABC Carolinas promotes construction and education, providing training seminars and meetings in the Carolina region for members of the industry.
Revenue
$1.7m
Assets
$2.8m
Employees
7
EIN
56-2067083
IRS type
501(c)(6)

International Zinc Association

IZA: Innovating zinc programs in environment, development & communication. Analyzing & addressing global issues. Distributing zinc brochures. Hosting International Zinc Conference.
Revenue
$8.6m
Assets
$7.6m
Employees
4
EIN
52-1722229
IRS type
501(c)(6)

American Assoc of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC)

AATCC is the world's leading not-for-profit association serving textile professionals by providing test method development, quality control materials, and professional networking for thousands of members in 60 countries throughout the world.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$12.3m
Employees
10
EIN
04-2103653
IRS type
501(c)(6)
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