The IEEE (Eye-triple-E) is a non-profit, technical professional association of more than 365,000 individual members in approximately 150 countries. The full name is the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc., although the organization is most popularly known and referred to by the letters I-E-E-E. Through its members, the IEEE is a leading authority in technical areas ranging from computer engineering, biomedical technology and telecommunications, to electric power, aerospace and consumer electronics, among others. website

The Association for Computing Machinery is an international scientific and educational organization dedicated to advancing the arts, sciences and applications of information technology. With a worldwide membership, the ACM is a leading resource for computing professionals and students working in the various fields of information technology and for interpreting the impact of information technology on society. website

Formerly known as the International MAPICS User Group, the Syteline User Network (SUN Group) is an organization of interested companies or professional individuals who come together in a common environment to maximize their investments in the Syman / Symix / SyteLine / MAPICS software products through the cooperative exchange of ideas among members and with Infor, which acquired MAPICS in 2005. website

MMUG is the largest independent user group for QAD's manufacturing management software MFG/PRO. They represent manufacturing companies in the Midwest United States as well as QAD partners and other product/service providers who support MFG/PRO systems. Its mission is to provide a forum for members to share and exchange information through educational conferences, to establish mutual support and peer contacts and to promote and advance the use of our members' ERP systems. website

The MFG/PRO Southeastern User Group provides networking, support and education for QAD MFG/PRO Users in the Southeast United States. website

The Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce serves the City of Richmond, and the counties of Chesterfield, Hanover and Henrico. website

The Greater Richmond Technology Council is a member-driven association of businesses and organizations working together to ensure the continued growth of Central Virginia's dynamic technology-based economy. The Council includes both Technology and Associate members dedicated to the development of an infrastructure that supports the growth of existing technology industries and identifies the Greater Richmond region as a location of choice for new and emerging technology companies. website

GSA is a federal government agency that helps procure the buildings, products, services, technology and other workplace essentials federal agencies need. Thirteen thousand GSA associates support more than one million federal workers located in 8,000 government-owned and leased buildings in 2,000 U.S. communities and overseas. The GSA associates facilitate procurement of state of the art commercial products and a wide range of services, offer best value and innovative solutions on I.T. products and services, and develop and implement government-wide policies. website.

Allegro is a GSA contract holder, providing its services to federal and state government agencies.

The Coalition for Government Procurement (CGP) is a non-profit association of companies that sell commercial services and products to the federal government primarily through multiple award schedule (MAS) contracts and GWACs. Its mission is to protect its members' interest, providing valuable information on issues affecting the government market and constantly advocating common sense in government procurement policy. website

The Virginia Council of CEOs is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to support and encourage the CEOs of second-stage companies. website