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Area User/Trade Groups

Prepared by Charisse Sebastian

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Provided by Charisse Sebastian. If you know of a group not listed, please e-mail me with the details char-sebastian@

1. THIS PART OF THE LIST COMES FROM

Internet (Site Design/Development/Infrastructure)

Internet Professionals I495) --- G0 to BUG Groups for More "INFO" ---

To help Internet professionals stay up to date on technology and establish professional networking contacts.

Autosys

Northeast Autosys User Group -- G0 to BUG Groups for More "INFO" --

The organization’s goal is to provide an open forum for the exchange of information and experiences, that relate to the installation, operation and support of Autosys.

Data Management

Greater Boston Chapter of DAMA International --

Is the educational and networking resource for the New England enterprise data management community. data resource management and enterprise information to promote the understanding, development, and practice of managing data and information to support business strategies. 

Hardware Platforms

Boston AVID User Group -- G0 to BUG Groups for More "INFO" ---

Is a community of Avid professionals, students and enthusiasts from the New England area who meet monthly to share positive experiences and concerns to learn new skills relating to Avid solutions and related technology.

Seacoast IBM Users Group (SIBMUG)

Boston Pocket PC

Boston PDA User Group

IT Security

Also see IT Security, section 2

National Information Security Group, Inc. Boston Chapter

Promotes awareness and education of information security through the support of local and regional chapters. Members include IT administrators, managers, law enforcement personnel, the media, educators and students and anyone else interested in getting or staying on the cutting edge of information security.

OWASP Boston Chapter- Boston Chapter

Open Web Application Security Project is a worldwide free and open community focused on improving the security of application software. Our mission is to make application security "visible," so that people and organizations can make informed decisions about application security risks

IT Support/Network Administration

Back Bay Large Installation System Administration

Boston Area Windows Server User Group- BAWSUG )

Focuses only on Windows Server X and related software/utilities/hardware

Boston Network Users Group

The focus is on all network protocols- Windows, Novell, Linux, Unix,

Greater Boston Network User Group See BNUG Above

HDI-Helpdesk Institute (See Section 2)

Sea Tug -- G0 to BUG Groups for More "INFO" ---

System Engineering, Administration technology user group [relating to IT Infrastructure, Hardware, Software, Security, Patches, Deployment] Meets quarterly

Southern New England Network Users Group. SneNUG)

IT/technology management

Assoc of Information Technology Professionals- National:

Assoc of Information Technology Professionals- Greater Boston

Assoc of Information Technology Professionals SE- Rhode Island/SNE:  

Independent Computer Consultants Association ) The Greater Boston Chapter

New England Area SMS User Group

A community of worldwide IT professionals. membership and visitors are made up of IT Administrators and IT Managers from several countries, in small, medium, and large companies around the world. 

SPIN- SW Process Improvement Network Staff Management of SW development and QA See Section 2)

Also see TENG, Technology Management, and Project Management, Section 2

INDIVIDUAL INDUSTRY STANDARD OPERATING SYSTEM PLATFORMS

All Platforms

Boston Network Users Group )

Linux:

Massachusetts

Boston Linux & Unix User Group

Merrimack Valley Linux User Group. MerriLUG )

New Hampshire

Central New Hampshire Linux User Group CentraLUG )

DLSLUG Dartmouth -Lake Sunapee Linux User Group. DLSLUG

Greater New Hampshire Linux User Group. GNHLUG

Keene NH) State College Linux User Group. KSCLUG

Monadnock Linux User Group. Monadnock )

Seacoast Linux Users Group SLUG)

Apple MacIntosh:

Boston Macintosh User Group

MacWoburn User Group.

Wintel: indows on Intel/AMD)

Boston Area Windows Server User Group- BAWSUG )

New England Small Business Server User Group

ENTERPRISE APLLICATIONS/PRODUCTIVITY

Exchange

exchange server user group

SharePoint

New England Regional SharePoint User Group

USER PRODUCTIVITY

Adobe

Boston Adobe Users Group. ABUG ) -- G0 to BUG Groups for More "INFO" --

MS Office

Boston Microsoft Business Productivity

DEVELOPMENT LANGUAGES

Agile

Agile Boston User Group

New England Agile Bazaar. --- G0 to BUG Groups for More "INFO" ---

C#:

C# User Group of Greater Boston

New England C# User Group -- G0 to BUG Groups for More "INFO" ---

Java:

Connecticut Java User Group -- G0 to BUG Groups for More "INFO" ---

.NET (Dot Net)

INETA User Group

Boston .Net Architecture Study Group

Boston .NET User Group

Cape Cod .NET User Group

Connecticut .Net Developers Group

New Hampshire .Net User Group

Northern Delaware .Net User Group

Western Users Group

MaineBytes .net User Group

CNY .NET Developer Group

Object Oriented

Connecticut Object Oriented Users Group, Inc. -- G0 to BUG Groups for More "INFO"

Perl:

Boston.pm Boston Chapter of Perl Mongers, the association of Perl User Groups. )

Ruby

New Hampshire Ruby / Rails Group. RubySIG )

is a group of people who are enthusiasts of the Ruby programming language and the Ruby on Rails web development framework. We are also affiliated with the Greater New Hampshire Linux User Group GNHLUG),

Visual Basic .VB:

New England Visual Basic User Group

XNA:

Boston XNA Developers Group

DATABASE DEVELOPMENT PLATFORMS

Access

Boston Access User's Group Access Day )

Connecticut Access User Group CtAUG )

Oracle:

Northeast Oracle User Group --- G0 to BUG Groups for More "INFO" ---

SQL

New England SQL Server User Group.

New Hampshire SQL Users Group. -- G0 to BUG Groups for More "INFO" ---

Southern New England SQL Server Users Group

Media/Graphics

Boston Final Cut Pro User Group--- G0 to BUG Groups for More "INFO" ---

Is an established community of Final Cut Pro enthusiasts, digital filmmakers and broadcast professionals sharing ideas and concerns encompassing the use of Final Cut Pro HD and related tools for digital cinema.

New England Digital Media User Group

Online and Digital music, movies and TV shows

General Computer Technology

North Shore Computer Society - NSCS

Also see IT/Support Network Administration Section 1, above )

Storage Networking

Storage Networking user Group. Boston/NE

Virtualization

Virtualization Group- Boston. (VIRTG)

2. THESE GROUPS WERE OBTAINED FROM OTHER SOURCES

Arbitration/Mediation

American Arbitration Association

Career Counseling

Association of Career Management Professionals

Chemicals/Packaging/Plastics

American Chemical Society

Engineering

Electrical/Electronic Engineers:

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers-

Women Engineers

Society of Women Engineers- National: SOCIETYOFWOMENENGINEERS.

Boston Section:

Finance/Banking/Insurance

American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries

Financial Women’s Assoc

Green/Alternative Energy/Sustainable Practices

American Solar Energy Society  

Established in 1954, the American Solar Energy Society ASES) is the nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing the use of solar energy, energy efficiency, and other sustainable technologies in the U.S.

American Wind Energy Association

The mission of the American Wind Energy Association is to promote wind power growth through advocacy, communication, and education.

Association of Energy Service Professionals  

AESP is a member-based association dedicated to improving the delivery and implementation of energy efficiency, energy management and distributed renewable resources.

Biomass Energy Research Association  

An association of bioenergy researchers, companies, and advocates that promotes education and research on renewable biomass energy and waste-to-energy systems.

Boston Area Solar Energy Association basea

BASEA is primarily an educational organization involved in the promotion of solar and other sustainable energy technologies throughout the greater Boston area.  Since 1982 BASEA has been an active part of the region's energy-use conscience.

Cape and Islands Renewable Energy Collaborative CIRenew

The Cape & Islands Renewable Energy Collaborative CIRenew) brings together diverse individuals and organizations with common interest in achieving a sustainable energy future, both locally and globally.

Clean Energy States Alliance

Clean Energy States Alliance membership is comprised of "Clean Energy Funds" or "State Funds", a growing number of public funds in the United States whose objective is building markets for renewable energy and clean energy resources.

Clean Technology and Sustainable Industries Association CT-

The CTSI’s core purpose is to provide a cross industry community to promote clean technology development, profitable commercialization and global integration of sustainable industry practices, enabling the transformation of businesses, governments and society towards a more sustainable global economy.

The Connecticut Hydrogen-Fuel Cell Coalition

administered by the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology. CCAT and the Connecticut Hydrogen-Fuel Cell Coalition works to enhance economic growth through the development, manufacture, and deployment of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies and associated fueling systems in Connecticut.

Environmental & Energy Technology Council of Maine

The Environmental & Energy Technology Council of Maine is an association of companies, entrepreneurs, state agencies and organizations who are committed to advancing sustainable job growth, research and development, and new product commercialization.

Environmental Business Council of New England

The EBC was the first organization in the United States established to support and foster the development of the environmental industry. Our goal is to enhance business and job growth of both established and emerging environmental and energy businesses.

International Geothermal Association ):

To encourage research, development and utilization of geothermal resources worldwide through the compilation, publication and dissemination of scientific and technical data and information, both within the community of geothermal specialists and between geothermal specialists and the general public.

International Solar Energy Society

A UN-accredited NGO present in more than 50 countries, the Society supports its members in the advancement of renewable energy technology, implementation and education all over the world.

The Interstate Renewable Energy Council

IREC's mission is to accelerate the sustainable utilization of renewable energy sources and technologies in and through state and local government and community activities.

Maine Solar Energy Association

The Maine Solar Energy Association MESEA) is dedicated to promoting public awareness and use of solar energy and other renewable and nonpolluting energy sources, energy conservation, and green building practices.

Massachusetts Hydrogen Coalition  

The Massachusetts Hydrogen Coalition has been formed with the express purpose of expanding the hydrogen, fuel cell and related industries in Massachusetts.  The Coalition is a membership based organization, incorporated in the State of Massachusetts in 2004.

Massachusetts Technology Collaborative Renewable Energy Trust

RenewableEnergy 

The Renewable Energy Trust seeks to maximize environmental and economic benefits for the Commonwealth’s citizens by pioneering and promoting clean energy technologies and fostering the emergence of sustainable markets for electricity generated from renewable sources.

National Hydropower Association WWW2. 

The National Hydropower Association NHA) is a nonprofit national association dedicated exclusively to advancing the interests of the hydropower industry. It seeks to secure hydropower's place as a climate-friendly, renewable and reliable energy source that serves national environmental and energy policy objectives.

New England Clean Energy Council

The New England Clean Energy Council’s mission is to accelerate New England’s clean energy economy to global leadership by building an active community of stakeholders and a world-class cluster of clean energy companies.

New England Energy Alliance

The Alliance advocates for action to ensure the availability, reliability and affordability of future energy supplies, which are vital to sustain the region's economic growth and prosperity.

New Hampshire Sustainable Energy Association

The New Hampshire Sustainable Energy Association provides NH residents with an effective resource to help you through the process of incorporating renewable energy and sustainable technologies into your lives.

Northeast Energy Efficiency Council

NEEC's mission is to promote energy efficiency policies, programs, and technologies that create jobs and foster economic growth and environmental improvement.

Northeast Sustainable Energy Association

The Northeast Sustainable Energy Association NESEA) is the nation's leading regional membership organization promoting sustainable energy solutions.

Rhode Island Solar Energy Association

RISEA’s goal is to encourage the application of Solar Energy & other Renewable Energy, by informing the public about current developments & functions of alternative resources.

Solar Connecticut

Our mission is to facilitate the building of a state-wide “community” of “stakeholders” including industry, installers, customers, educators, outreach organization and government with specific interest in the use of solar energy through website, regular networking events and newsletters. To tap into a body of “expert resources” to discuss market opportunities, technology developments, regulation, best practices, government programs and other relevant issues.

The Solar Electric Power Association

Our mission is to facilitate solutions for the use and integration of solar electric power by utilities, electric service providers, and their customers.

The Solar Energy Association of Connecticut SEAC/

The Solar Energy Association of Connecticut, Inc. is a nonprofit, educational, public-awareness organization. The programs presented by the Association are open to the public and are designed to inform and educate people on issues of importance relating to Energy, Environment and Resource Conservation, and to support and promote the use of renewable energies and environmentally benign technologies.

The Solar Energy Association of UMASS-Lowell UMLSEA

Promotes professional development of students interested in solar energy, is a means for students to meet and discuss the latest developments in solar energy, and contributes news about solar energy to a wider community.

Solar Energy Business Association of New England

SEBANE is a business association of solar energy companies based, or doing business, in New England. SEBANE members include many of the finest solar energy companies in the world.

The Solar Energy Industries Association

The Solar Energy Industries Association SEIA) is the leading national trade association for the solar energy industry. We work to expand markets, strengthen research and development, remove market barriers and improve education and outreach for solar energy professionals.

Solar Energy International

Solar Energy International SEI) is a USA non-profit organization whose mission is to help others use renewable energy and environmental building technologies through education.

Springfield Area Sustainable Energy Association sasea

SASEA, the Springfield-Area Sustainable Energy Association, began meeting informally in January of 2007 with the intention to  form a NESEA chapter which would serve, most directly, the Greater Springfield population in the pursuit of education on conservation, renewable energy, green building practices, and more sustainable lifestyle choices.

Sustainable Energy Coalition

Founded in 1992, the Coalition promotes increased federal support for energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies and reduced federal support for unsafe or polluting energy resources.

U.S. Fuel Cell Council

The US Fuel Cell Council is an industry association dedicated to fostering the commercialization of fuel cells.  Our members include the world's leading fuel cell developers, manufacturers, suppliers and customers.

Sustainable Furnishings

Is a non-profit balanced coalition of industry players created to promote sustainable practices among manufacturers, retailers, and consumers alike with a public tagging program to identify good choices.

Sustainable Furniture Council

Is a non-profit industry association founded to promote sustainable practices among manufacturers, retailers, and consumers alike. The SFC recognizes the overwhelming scientific consensus that our world is experiencing dangerous global climate change. SFC members acknowledge the tremendous urgency, and will take immediate steps to minimize carbon emissions, waste stream pollutants, un-recyclable content and primary materials from unsustainable sources from any product platform under our control. SFC members will utilize Life Cycle Assessment as the best method for analyzing the environmental impact of their products, and a verifiable chain of custody as the only acceptable method for tracking wood flow. SFC members support the triple bottom line of PEOPLE — PLANET — PROFITS and will lead the industry in developing awareness of best practices throughout their supply chains. Members will accomplish this goal by increasing their purchases from suppliers that show continual improvement toward meeting our high standards.

US Green Building Council (USGBC)

Hospitality

Massachusetts Lodging Association

Massachusetts Restaurant Association

Human Resources:

New England Human Resource Association

Help Desk/Desktop IT/Customer Support

Help Desk Institute Worldwide

Help Desk Institute Boston chapter

Help Desk Institute N. H. Chapter: chapters/nne/

It/Data Security/Forensics

HTCC - High Tech Crime Consortium

The High Tech Crime Consortium is a 501c) 3) nonprofit organization founded in 1998.

It is a professional organization that assists law enforcement and corporate investigators to obtain the knowledge and skills needed to combat 21st Century crime where the use or abuse of digital technology is an element of an offense.

Members of HTCC comprise an international cadre of professionals experienced in detection and investigation of digital crime and forensic examination of digital evidence, practitioners of international, federal, and state criminal law, digital forensic software development or information management and security.

Prior to acceptance for membership, an applicant’s employment status is authenticated and additional checks are performed when necessary.

NEECTF - New England Electronic Crimes Task Force

International Information Systems Forensics Association

New England Information Security users Group

National White Collar Crime Center

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Application Development, All languages:

Association for Computing Machinery-

Association for Computing Machinery, Boston Chapter:

Application Development Management/QA:

Software Process Improvement Network- National:

Software Process Improvement Network- Boston chapter: BOSTON-

Business Analysis

International Institute for Business Analysis )

Healthcare IT Administration/Management

Healthcare IT:

Health Information Management Systems Society National:

Health Information Management Systems Society, New England chapter

Technology Executives Networking Group. LLC TENG)

Is a professional community of selected Chief Information Officers, Chief Technology Officers, vice presidents and directors of technology with organizations ranging from startups to the global Fortune 100, from non-profits to government agencies.

Legal

Attorneys

Boston BAR Association

Massachusetts BAR Association

Paralegals

National Paralegal Association

Massachusetts Paralegal Association .

Medical Device Industry:

Medical Device Group

Meeting Planning

Meeting Professionals International

Miscellaneous/Other

American Association of Public Opinion Researchers (AAPOR)

Massachusetts Retailers Association

Massachusetts Technology leadership Council

North Shore Technology Council

Directory of Trade Associations

dir.Business_and_Economy/organizations/trade_associations

Website of Groups

Meet Up

Marksguide

Website calendar of upcoming events at local trade/user groups

Project Management

Boston Project Management Association

Microsoft Project User Group

Project Management Institute

Sales/Marketing

Boston Marketing Association

American Marketing Association

American Marketing Association Boston Chapter

American Marketing Association Southern NE chapter

Technical communications/Writing/Documentation

Society of Technical communication

Telecom

Massachusetts Telecommunication Council

Training

American Society for Training and Development- ASTD

Venture/Startups

Merrimack Valley Venture Forum

MIT Venture Forum

Worcester Polytech Institute (WPI) Venture Forum

TiE Venture TiE-

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