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Industry Associations
- AED Authorized Construction Equipment Locator
- American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
- American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
- American Concrete Institute International
- American Concrete Pavement Association
- American Road & Transportation Builders Association
- American Society of Civil Engineers
- American Society of Safety Engineers
- Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.
- Associated Equipment Distributors
- Association of Asphalt Pavement Technologists
- Association of Equipment Manufacturers
- National Asphalt Pavement Association
- National Energy Foundation
- National Lime Association
- National Mining Association
- National Safety Council
- National Slag Association
- National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association
- North American Power Sweeping Association
- Portland Cement Association
- QuietPavement.com
- SEE – International Society of Explosive Engineers
- Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration, Inc.
- Transportation Research Board
- TRIP
- United Mine Workers of America
- United States Mine Rescue Association
- Dan Large names Wisconsin Ready Mix Concrete Association Man of the Year
- House passes voice vote on 30-day extension of Highway Trust Fund, other programs
- Rick Feltes wins NSSGA’s 2009 Wendt Memorial Commitment Award
- White Paper — Recovery Act Transportation Investments: Delivering Real-world Results
- Midyear 2009
- Annual Mtg

State Associations

Favorite Causes
- USO
  The USO mission is to provide morale, welfare and recreation-type services to uniformed military Personnel. The original intent of Congress-and enduring style of USO delivery-is to represent the American people by extending a “Touch of Home” to their military members. Thus, although some USO programs/services are similar to those provided by other agencies, the hallmark of the USO has been and will continue to be HOW–as much as WHAT–services are provided.
- The Treasure Chest Foundation
  The foundation supports more than 3,000 children each month who are diagnosed with cancer and treated at one of the eighteen hospitals nationwide. The foundation depends on contributions of money, toys, and gifts through private and corporate donations.
- Speical Olympics
  Special Olympics is an international organization dedicated to empowering individuals with mental retardation to become physically fit, productive and respected members of society through sports training and competition. Special Olympics offers children and adults with mental retardation year-round training and competition in 26 Olympic-type summer and winter sports. There is no cost to participate in Special Olympics.
- Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club
  Founded in 1931, the Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club is a non-profit independent organization dedicated to youth development. Our mission is to enhance the well-being and develop the potential of its members, their families and community.
- Misericordia
  The Mission of Misericordia/Heart of Mercy is to support individuals with developmental disabilities in maximizing their level of independence and self-determination within an environment that fosters spirituality, dignity, respect and enhancement of quality of life. We promote development of natural family and community support, community awareness, education and advocacy.
- Make A Wish
  Share the power of a wish. We grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy.
- LifeSavers
  LifeSavers is the premier national highway safety meeting in the United States dedicated to reducing the tragic toll of deaths and injuries on our nation’s roadways. Starting in the early 1980s, the Lifesavers conference attendance has grown steadily, drawing over 1,700 participants in 2003. Each year, the Lifesavers Conference has become even more relevant and timely, providing a forum that delivers common-sense solutions to today’s critical highway safety problems.
- Johnny B for Kids
  Annual Candlelight Bowl to help the kids. Sponsors needed.
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
  The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is to assure the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease.
  
  The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is proud to be a resource of information about cystic fibrosis. The information provided here should never take the place of advice from your personal health care provider. Be sure to check with your physician about changes in your treatment regimen.
- Count on Concrete Bike Ride
  The Count on Concrete Bike Ride goal is for the concrete industry to raise at least $100,000 so the Conservation Fund will be able to provide grants of about $7,500 each to specific trail or greenway projects selected by the state concrete association and a conservation partner in their state
- American Traffic Safety Services Foundation
  The ATSSF launched the Roadway Worker Memorial Scholarship Program to provide financial assistance for post-high school education to the children of roadway workers killed or permanently disabled in work zones. ATSSF also supports a traveling exhibition “Respect and Remembrance Reflections of Life on the Road” to honor those men and women who have died in work zones.
  
  Contact: ATSSF, 15 Riverside Parkway, Suite 100, Fredericksburg, VA 22406 Phone (540) 368-1701
- ARTBA Transportation Development Foundation (ARTBA-TDF)
  The ARTBA-TDF was established in 1984 as a 501(c) 3 tax-exempt entity to promote education and research initiatives. Corporate and personal contributions to support the activities of the Foundation are fully tax deductible.
- American Cancer Society
  The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service.
- The AED Foundation
  Just as a coach values momentum for the spark it gives the team, The AED Foundation wants to capitalize on momentum from new programs that promise dramatic results for our industry.