Welcome to the official LinkedIn page of the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 1 of Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC! Since our founding on March 17, 1864, we have been devoted to ensuring that: 1) Contractors realize higher productivity and lower safety related costs by committing to productivity, profit and value. 2) Craftworkers have access to competitive wages, training and treatment that supports their dedication to professionalism, safety and efficiency. As a part of our mission to raise industry standards, we offer an on-demand-skilled labor supply, of safety conscious trained workers. As always, we encourage all our members to actively participate in industry and safety upgrade training. For more information please visit our webpage at www.baclocal1.org

United Way of Northern New Jersey is working to advance the common good by focusing on EDUCATION, INCOME, and HEALTH. These are the building blocks for a good life: a quality education that leads to a stable job; the tools needed to achieve financial stability; and good health. We aim to create long-lasting community change by addressing the underlying causes of the most significant local issues. We believe that it takes everyone in the community working together to create a brighter future. We convene people from all across the community – government, business, faith groups, nonprofits, and fellow citizens – to tackle the issues. Why? Because we all win when… - A child is able to achieve their potential and succeed in school. - A family becomes financially stable and independent. - Individuals are able to achieve and maintain good health throughout the stages of their lives.

The mission of the New Jersey State AFL-CIO is to improve the lives of working families, to bring economic justice to the workplace and social justice to the community and to unite all New Jersey local unions affiliated with the AFL-CIO to work together to accomplish these goals. We will build a broad labor movement of workers by organizing workers into unions. We will create a broad understanding of the need to organize among our members, non-members, and members of the community. We will encourage all workers without regard to race, creed, color, sex, national origin, age, disability or sexual orientation to share equally in the full benefits of union organization. We will build a strong political force and electoral power for working families in New Jersey by encouraging members of the community and labor movement who support progressive values to register to vote. We will educate, mentor, and support union members to run for public office at all local and state levelsand to stand up for middle class families, through the New Jersey State AFL-CIO Labor Candidates program. We will establish a strong progressive legislative agenda that will speak forcefully on issues that affect the lives of working families on all levels of government. We will change the labor movement by forging strategic alliances and joining in unity with our state's diverse community organizations including civil rights, faith, student, women, and retiree groups to foster an era of collaboration never before seen and to bring about the highest degree of progress for New Jersey's working families. We will work to educate the general public and the state's youth on the integral role of unions in our society and to build a thriving labor movement for the next generation.

The Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF) is a “not-for-profit association” formed by the Powder Metallurgy industry to advance the interests of the metal powder producing and consuming industries. The federation is composed of six trade associations that are concerned with some aspect of powder metallurgy, metal powders, or particulate materials. Our Associations • Powder Metallurgy Parts Association (PMPA) • Metal Powder Producers Association( MPPA) • Powder Metallurgy Equipment Association (PMEA) • Metal Injection Molding Association (MIMA) • Refractory Metals Association (RMA) • Association for Metal Additive Manufacturing (AMAM) Throughout its long and distinguished history, MPIF has been a stalwart champion of this innovative technology, providing its member companies with a long list of services that help advance the art and science of PM while promoting its benefits to prospective end users. Resources Directory of Powder Metallurgy Fabricators and Suppliers: Are you looking for a powder metallurgy component fabricator, or a suppliers of metal powders, equipment or services? Explore our directory of MPIF-member companies! Powder Metallurgy Publications: The MPIF offers an extensive collection of titles related to the science, technology, and business of PM and particulate materials. MPIF Digital Library: The Digital Library contains thousands of technical manuscripts from MPIF technical conferences dating back to 1946 in a completely searchable database. The library allows users to download individual papers instead of requiring the purchase of an entire proceeding.

The NEPA Alliance, a regional community and economic development agency, serves the seven counties of Northeastern Pennsylvania including Carbon, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, Schuylkill and Wayne. NEPA Alliance services include Business Financing, Government Contracting Assistance, International Trade Assistance, Non Profit Assistance, Transportation Planning, Research and Information, and Local Government Services. OUR GOALS The Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance will have a positive impact on the economic and community development of the region, by utilizing the exceptional abilities of our professional staff to: •Increase the number and quality of the services we provide to business clients •Provide valuable services to local governments •Provide valuable services to nonprofit entities through the Nonprofit & Community Assistance Center (NCAC) •Strive to consistently achieve 100% customer satisfaction •Maintain and enhance financial stability of our organization •Provide support for the creation or retention of 2,250 jobs annually •Communicate the positive impact of our services on our region •Seek and develop partnerships with other organizations to enhance delivery of programs and services and utilize resources efficiently

The Wyndcroft School provides a dynamic and foundational education developing the whole child. In a supportive community, the school fosters creativity, integrity, determination, love of learning, and respect for others. Our students become confident self-advocating learners and leaders.

Good things happen when we LIVE UNITED. United Way tackles key issues around the focus areas of education, health, income and safety net services. More than 150,000 local people benefit from our funded health and human service programs. Our work is only possible with the great support demonstrated by the community, including over 1,400 volunteers and more than 9,000 contributors. We bring together businesses, community organizations, the educational community, labor and others to strengthen Berks County. By working with our 33 agency partners, nonprofits and trained volunteers we invest in strategies to create community change. By managing initiatives like 2-1-1 we connect people with community resources through a free, 24/7 Information & Referral service. We lead the community initiative Ready.Set.READ! to focus on early grade reading proficiency, and ultimately help kids achieve academic success and shape our community’s future.

From our headquarters across the street from the Statehouse, the Chamber’s staff of lobbyists work every day to promote pro-growth policies. The NJ Chamber also organizes networking and educational events for business people. And offers money-saving discounts on products and services. Whether you own a business, represent one, lead a corporate office, or manage an association, the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce provides you with a voice of experience and influence in Trenton. Join us.

It is the Mission of the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) to enhance member success and excellence, promote professionalism and ethical business practices and provide leadership and direction for the kitchen and bath industry worldwide.

Our mission is to connect people with trusted breast cancer information and a community of support. Our organization assists women at all stages of diagnosis, treatment and recovery. We offer specialized programs and services for the newly diagnosed, African-American women, young women, women with metastatic breast cancer and women with triple-negative breast cancer. We also offer programs for caregivers and healthcare professionals to help them better meet the needs of women affected by breast cancer.

ReThink Health catalyzes changemakers to reimagine and transform health. We help leaders identify and overcome the barriers to reform at a regional level, and inspire change across the country. ReThink Health was initiated by the Fannie E. Rippel Foundation, which was founded in 1953 to seed innovations in health and health care.

VISION The Connelly Foundation envisions a Philadelphia region that is culturally, economically, intellectually, and socially vibrant, bolstered by a strong network of civil society organizations that provide abundant opportunity for its people to improve their own lives and those of their families. MISSION Inspired by its Catholic heritage, the Connelly Foundation's mission is to improve the quality of life in the Philadelphia region by supporting charitable organizations in the areas of education, human services, culture, and civic life that strengthen resilience and help people to flourish. The Foundation considers giving in four portfolio areas: * Education * Human Services * Culture & The Arts * Civic Renewal