Industry Memberships

Purple Forge is a member of the following industry organizations, which align with the goals of Purple Forge for promoting the use of social media and mobility for community engagement.

The American Association of Political Consultants, founded in 1969, is a nonpartisan organization of political professionals.

Association membership consists of political consultants, media consultants, pollsters, campaign managers, corporate public affairs officers, professors, fund-raisers, lobbyists, congressional staffers and vendors and is open to everyone associated with politics from the local level to the White House.

Purpleforge is a supplier member of International Association of Exhibitions and Events. This organization is the most respected organization for suppliers to the Events industry. Organized in 1928 as the National Association of Exposition Managers to represent the interests of tradeshow and exposition managers, the International Association of Exhibitions and Events™ is today the leading association for the global exhibition industry. Today IAEE™ represents over 8,500 individuals who conduct and support exhibitions around the world.

Successful meetings and events don't just happen, they are the result of strategic thinking, professional execution and quantifiable impact. Here you will find a variety of resources to aid you in the development of exceptional meetings. MPI’s volunteer-based board of directors governs the organization consistent with its Bylaws and Policy Manual.

The Ottawa Chamber of Commerce is the oldest and largest independent, most influential, not-for-profit business organization in the region. Since its founding in 1857, the Chamber (formerly the Ottawa Board of Trade) has been committed to our not only our Members growth and prosperity but to the well-being of the community at large.

Headquartered in Chicago, PCMA represents more than 6,000 meeting industry leaders from 17 chapters in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Our members include planner professionals, suppliers, faculty and students. Aside from students and faculty, members are categorized as either a professional or supplier based on their position

The Personal Democracy Forum is your place to meet the people who are making that change happen, discover the tools powering the new civic conversation, spot the early trends, and share in understanding and embracing this dynamic new force.

The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE), was founded in 1992 in Silicon Valley by a group of successful entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and senior professionals with roots in the Indus region. There are currently 13,000 members, including over 2,500 charter members in 57 chapters across 14 countries. TiE’s mission is to foster entrepreneurship globally through mentoring, networking, and education. Dedicated to the virtuous cycle of wealth creation and giving back to the community, TiE’s focus is on generating and nurturing our next generation of entrepreneurs.