American Culinary Federation
http://www.acfchefs.org/
Promotes the professional image of American chefs worldwide through education among culinarians.

American Institute of Food and Wine (AIFW)
http://www.aiwf.org/
"In 1981 Julia Child, Robert Mondavi, Richard Graff, and others founded The American Institute of Wine & Food, a non-profit educational organization devoted to improving the appreciation, understanding, and accessibility of food and drink."

California Restaurant Association (CRA)
http://www.calrest.org/
Founded in 1906, the CRA is the oldest restaurant association in the United States.

Culinary Collaborative
http://www.chefscollaborative.org/
"A national network of more than 1,000 members of the food community who promote sustainable cuisine by celebrating the joys of local, seasonal, and artisanal cooking."

Golden Gate Restaurant Association
http://www.ggra.org/
Founded in 1936 to promote, extend and protect the interests of the broader restaurant industry and serve members in the Bay Area.

Green Restaurant Association (GRA)
http://www.dinegreen.com/
Founded in 1990, GRA helps restaurants and their customers improve their environmental impact in convenient ways, through research, environmental consulting, education, marketing, and consumer activism.

Independent Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association (IDDBA)
http://www.iddba.org
Links to industry trends, education and scholarships, news, jobs, management tools and more.

International Association of Culinary Professionals
http://www.iacp.com/
Serves as a resource and support system for food professionals worldwide.

International Franchise Association
http://www.franchise.org/
Provides franchise information. Sections of the website includes: education, resource center, franchise opportunities, news, and development.

National Restaurant Association (NRA)
http://www.restaurant.org/
Provides information on industry research, careers and education; government and legal; food safety; how to run a business, and news.

National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF)
http://www.nraef.org/
Find state by state regulatory information, career outreach and educational opportunities, as well as publications and a resource center.

Professional Chef's Association
http://www.professionalchef.com/
Everything from news, live chef talks, recipes, restaurant design, wines, conferences, and more.

Society for Foodservice Management (SFM)
http://www.sfm-online.org/
Provides professional development through research and information, continuing education and member interaction in a collaborative environment.

Women Chefs and Restaurateurs (WCR)
http://www.womenchefs.org/
"Promotes the education and advancement of women in the restaurant industry and the betterment of the industry as a whole."

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