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The American Cement Association (ACA), formerly known as the Portland Cement Association, serves as the leading organization for cement manufacturers in the United States, promoting safety and sustainability within the industry. With a commitment to innovation, the ACA collaborates with various stakeholders to achieve its goal of carbon neutrality by 2050 while enhancing the nation’s infrastructure and economy. Generated from the website

The ESOP Association, based in Washington, DC, advocates for employee ownership through education, networking, and legislative support. With over 240 member companies in Illinois alone, the association strives to promote the benefits of Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) as a sustainable business succession strategy. Through various events, including regional conferences and summits, the ESOP Association fosters community among ESOP leaders and professionals. Their commitment to enhancing employee ownership aligns with their mission to strengthen businesses and build a more resilient economy. Generated from the website

The American Petroleum Institute is a nonprofit oil and gas trade association. It was created to influence public policy in support of a strong, viable United States oil and natural gas industry that is considered essential to meeting the energy needs of consumers in an efficient, environmentally responsible manner. API engages in federal and state legislative and regulatory advocacy that is based on scientific research, technical legal and economic analysis and public issues communication. It also provides an industry forum to develop consensus policies and collective action on issues impacting its members and works collaboratively with all industry oil and gas associations and other organizations to enhance industry unity and effectiveness in its advocacy. The organization, founded in 1919, is based in Washington, D.C., and has offices in nearly 30 state capitals.