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FSC: www.fsc.org
FSC is an independent, non-governmental, not-for-profit organization established to promote the responsible management of the world’s forests.
Weyerhaeuser: www.weyerhaeuser.com
Homepage for Weyerhaeuser, who produces the Cougar Opaque sheet.
International Paper: www.internationalpaper
International Paper has significant global businesses in paper and paper distribution, packaging, and forest products, including building materials. The company has operations in nearly 50 countries.
Epson Corporation: www.epson.com
The homepage for Epson corporation, manufacturer of quality computer peripherals and software.
The Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation: www.gain.net
PIA/GATF, along with its affiliates, delivers products and services that enhance the growth, efficiency, and profitability of its members and the industry through advocacy, education, research, and technical information.
Design
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Adobe Acrobat: www.acrobat.com
Create, display and print PDF files.
Art Director’s Club: www.adcmw.org
The Art Director’s Club of Metropolitan Washington (ADCMW) is dedicated to advocating professionalism in the field of visual communications. Formed in 1953, the Club keeps the creative community informed about design and the professional aspects of design, and helps the business community understand the power and value of good design.
Advertising Club of Washington: www.dcadclub.com
Since 1918, The Advertising Club of Metropolitan Washington has served as the premier industry organization for area advertising professionals. The Ad Club membership represents all segments of the industry - clients, agencies, production companies, and the media.
AIGA, the professional association for design: aigadc.com
Where does a design professional turn for resources, continuing education, insight, and ideas? Since 1971, the DC Chapter of AIGA has been answering that question. From its beginnings as a craft and design club of 79 members, AIGA DC has grown to include nearly 900 (as of 06/08) individuals from Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia.
Production Club of Washington: www.productionclubdc.com
The Production Club of Washington is dedicated to the professionals serving the fields of Graphic Design, Print, Advertising, Public Relations, and Marketing.
Illustrators Club of DC, MD and VA: illustratorclub.org
IC is a non-profit, all-volunteer trade association dedicated to promoting the art and business of illustration since 1986. Our membership network includes professional illustrators, graphic designers, educators, students, vendors, and related businesses.
Print Magazine: www.printmag.com
Print is a bimonthly magazine about visual culture and design. Founded in 1940 by William Edwin Rudge, Print is dedicated to showcasing the extraordinary in design, on and off the page.
HOW Design: www.howdesign.com
HOW strives to serve the business, technological, and creative needs of graphic-design professionals. The magazine provides a practical mix of essential business information, up-to-date technological tips, the creative whys and hows behind noteworthy projects, and profiles of professionals who are influencing design.
Lynda.com: www.lynda.com
Whether you are into digital photography, web design and development, or motion graphics, or just need to brush up on Excel, you can learn all the software skills you need to gain a competitive edge with our online tutorials.
National Association of Photoshop Professionals: www.photoshopuser.com
NAPP is the smartest investment you can make when it comes to Photoshop training. No other resource on the web has the tutorials, news, reviews, discounts, and professional community that NAPP does.
Apple Corporation: www.apple.com
The homepage for both Apple (Macintosh) sales and support, as well as news, upgrades, downloads, and other Apple-related infomation and products.
GAIN - Graphic Arts Information Network: www.gain.net
Portal to the graphic arts industry, including information about industry trends, publications, equipment, supplies, special interest groups, and graphic arts-related trade shows.
Marketing
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Capitol Communicators: www.capitolcommunicator.com
Dedicated to bringing together the vast spectrum of communications professionals who influence and educate the Mid-Atlantic region and the world by providing news; trends; education; and opportunities for networking, career enhancement, business exchange and showcasing great work, Capitol Communicator serves as a resource to the region's communications community.
American Marketing Association: www.amadc.com
The Washington, DC chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMADC) is the leading network of marketing professionals driving innovation, professional development, and career advancement throughout the Washington, DC metropolitan region.
Young Professionals in Advertising: www.ad2.org
A division of the American Advertising Federation, the country's largest advertising advocacy group, Ad 2 is the future of advertising. With local chapters across the United States, Ad 2 provides young advertising, marketing, and communication professionals the contacts, education, and leadership opportunities they need to become tomorrow's industry leaders.
International Association of Business Communicators: www.iabcwashington.org
With nearly 600 members, IABC/DC Metro is the largest IABC chapter in the United States and the second largest worldwide. We pride ourselves on a diverse membership, with members from such diverse fields as corporate communications, marketing, advertising, public affairs, employee communications, media relations, and shareholder relations.
AdAge: adage.com
The Ad Age Group publishes two print magazines, Advertising Age and Creativity; two Web sites, AdAge.com and AdCritic.com; two HTML newsletters, The Creativity E-Mail and Madison+ Vine; and the AdAge.com E-mail Alert.
Advertising Research Foundation: www.thearf.com
The principal mission of The ARF is to improve the practice of advertising, marketing, and media research in pursuit of more effective marketing and advertising communications.
ADWEEK: www.adweek.com
Published weekly, ADWEEK is edited for ad agency executives and has the inside stories on creativity, client/agency relationships, and successful global advertising strategies.
Technology
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Capital Cabal: www.capcabal.net
The Capital Cabal is the brainchild of Hank Dearden. Hank has been active in Washington, D.C.'s Internet and New Media scene since 1994, and he enjoys producing networking events and professional seminars. The focus is typically, but not always, on Internet communications technology, how it is being used, and its effect on business, government, and society at large.
Potomac TechWire: potomactechwire.com
Potomac TechWire is an independent news organization that covers technology stories in the greater Washington, DC region in an objective and independent manner.
Symantec: www.symantec.com
A great resource for all computer professionals to keep an eye on the latest viruses and hoaxes.
Award Competitions
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2010 IABC/DC Metro Silver Inkwell Awards: www.iabcwashington.org/award-programs/silver-inkwell.html
IABC/DC Metro Silver Inkwell Awards is the premier awards program for business communicators in metropolitan Washington and Baltimore. Whether you’re an internal or external communicator, agency, or corporate or government practitioner, winning a Silver Inkwell is an acknowledgement of your mastery of the principles and practice of business communication.
MarCom Awards: www.marcomawards.com
MarCom Awards is an international competition for marketing and communications professionals involved in the concept, writing, and design of marketing and communications programs and print, visual, and audio materials. Entries come from corporate marketing and communications departments, advertising agencies, PR firms, design shops, production companies, and freelancers.
Summit International Awards: www.summitawards.com
The Summit International Awards (SIA) organization is dedicated to furthering excellence in the communications industry. It administers rigorous awards competitions throughout the year with the goal of recognizing companies that excel.
The Communicator Awards: www.communicatorawards.com
The Communicator Awards is the leading international awards program honoring creative excellence for Communications Professionals. Founded by communications professionals over a decade ago, The Communicator Awards receives over 9,000 entries from companies and agencies of all sizes, making it one of the largest awards of its kind in the world.
HOW Magazine Competitions: www.howdesign.com/designawardgalleries
HOW Magazine sponsors six graphic design competitions annually.
Hermes Creative Awards: www.hermesawards.com
Hermes Creative Awards is an international competition for creative professionals involved in the concept, writing, and design of traditional materials and programs and emerging technologies. Entries come from corporate marketing and communications departments, advertising agencies, PR firms, design shops, production companies, web based innovators, and freelancers.
