www.ashrae.com
ASHRAE, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers is an international organization of 50,000 persons with chapters throughout the world. The Society is organized for the sole purpose of advancing the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration for the public's benefit through research, standards writing, continuing education and publications.
www.cfesa.com
Commercial Food Equipment Service Association The ongoing mission of the Commercial Food Equipment Service Association (CFESA) is to help its members meet the challenges of the industry and their individual businesses by providing services and education to help them ensure customer satisfaction, improve their proficiency and profitability and promote both their image and their participation in the service industry.
www.epri.com
The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), with major locations in Palo Alto, California; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Knoxville, Tennessee, was established in 1973 as an independent, nonprofit center for public interest energy and environmental research. EPRI brings together members, participants, the Institute's scientists and engineers, and other leading experts to work collaboratively on solutions to the challenges of electric power. These solutions span nearly every area of electricity generation, delivery, and use, including health, safety, and environment. EPRI's members represent over 90% of the electricity generated in the United States. International participation represents nearly 15% of EPRI's total research, development, and demonstration program.
www.fcsi.org
Foodservice Consultants Society International (FCSI) maintains a global focus with members in over 30 countries dedicated to providing high quality service. Members attend educational seminars that focus on state-of-the-art developments in the foodservice industry. Members also have the benefit of networking with other professionals in the foodservice industry during Society sponsored activities.

www.fishnick.com

The Food Service Technology Center (FSTC) is the industry leader in commercial kitchen energy efficiency and appliance performance testing. The FSTC, operated by Fisher-Nickel, inc, has developed over 30 Standard Test Methods for evaluating commercial kitchen appliance performance.

www.usgbc.org

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a non-profit organization committed to expanding sustainable building practices. USGBC is composed of more than 12,000 organizations from across the building industry that are working to advance structures that are environmentally responsible, profitable, and healthy places to live and work. Members includes building owners and end-users, real estate developers, facility managers, architects, designers, engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, product and building system manufacturers, government agencies, and nonprofits.

www.ihmrs.com

International Hotel/Motel & Restaurants Each year, more than 1,800 suppliers display at the IH/M&RS, offering the most diverse collection of products and services available to the industry. From appetizers to property management systems; wall coverings to fine china; blast chillers to draperies, IH/M&RS exhibitors present thousands of new and innovative products and services

www.masfi.org

MAFSI's mission is to promote the professionalism and continued growth of the manufacturers' representatives' function in the food service industry and enhance their sales and marketing methods.

www.nacufs.org

NACUFS is a community of people who come together to solve common problems, meet common needs and accomplish common goals. Its members rally around the core purpose of fostering exceptional campus dining services through a passion for food and service, and by leadership in education, professional development, networking, information exchange and innovation in a culture of volunteerism.

www.nafem.org

The North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM) represents approximately 700 companies throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico that manufacture commercial foodservice equipment and supplies. NAFEM members account for 85 percent of all foodservice equipment and supplies sold in the United States. The organization's diverse membership ranges from family owned businesses and entrepreneurial operations to corporate global giants.

www.sfm-online.org

The Society for Foodservice Management is the professional organization targeting the needs and interests of executives in the onsite foodservice industry. SFM's membership places a high priority on knowledge and education.