Business Council of Alabama

The Alabama Forestry Association (AFA), formed in 1949, is a membership organization that represents a diverse group of stakeholders in Alabama's forest economy, including forest products companies, loggers, landowners, and suppliers. The AFA is dedicated to protecting its members' interests at various governmental levels, promoting sustainable forestry practices, and educating the public about the benefits of Alabama's forests and forest industry. Membership categories within the AFA range from individual landowners to large forestry consulting firms, with rates based on specific criteria such as acreage owned or annual production amounts. The association also offers various programs and resources aimed at enhancing the forestry sector's impact across the state. Generated from the website

The Medical Association of the State of Alabama, also known as MASA, is a group of more than 7,000 physicians. Incorporated in 1850, the association operates ProAssurance of Birmingham, which provides professional liability insurance plans. ProAssurance of Birmingham also offers provider excess, office liability and workers compensation insurance policies. The Medical Association of the State of Alabama provides debt collection services through I.C. System, which is a privately-owned debt collection agency. The association additionally offers long-term disability insurance plans, as well as tax auditing and practice management services. The Medical Association of the State of Alabama maintains Physician Placement Register, which provides resume submission services.

The South Central Alabama Development Commission, also known as SCADC, is a public agency that provides a range of aging and planning services. The agency offers various planning, economic and community development solutions. It assists local governments in preparing planning strategies, as well as securing and administering development grant funds. The South Central Alabama Development Commission serves Bullock, Butler, Crenshaw, Lowndes, Macon, Montgomery and Pike counties in Alabama. Its Area Agency on Aging provides health screening, transportation, legal assistance and nutrition education services. The agency works in collaboration with the Alabama Association of Regional Councils. The South Central Alabama Development Commission maintains a finance department that manages accounts and payroll, travel and expense records.