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The American Pet Products Association (APPA) is the leading trade association serving the interests of the pet products industry since 1958. APPA membership includes more than 1,200 pet product manufacturers, their representatives, importers and livestock suppliers representing both large corporations and growing business enterprises. APPA`s mission is to promote, develop and advance pet ownership and the pet product industry and to provide the services necessary to help its members prosper. APPA is also proud to grow and support the industry through the following initiatives: Pets Add Life (PAL), the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), The Pet Leadership Council (PLC), the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC), Bird Enjoyment and Advantage Koalition (BEAK), and the Pet Care Trust.
The Northeast Indiana Innovation Center serves as the nucleus of our region`s entrepreneurial ecosystem. We proudly warn all who engage with our highly experienced team that “DREAMS PAST THIS POINT MAY RESULT IN REALITY”.
The Cincinnati Catholic Cemetery Society offers a variety of services. In addition to operating our three cemeteries, we provide consultation, management, accounting services, and maintenance services to other cemeteries. These services have been available since 1994. The strength of our management team is one key to our success. Our President, Steve Bittner CCCE CCE, has been with the Cincinnati Catholic Cemetery Society since 1973. He has taught at the Internal Cemetery and Funeral Home Association College and has given numerous workshops on "safety tips in the maintenance of operational procedures." Steve has given these workshops from the local level through the national level of the cemetery industry. Steve is well-known throughout the industry as a cemetery leader. Steve received both his CCCE (Catholic Certified Cemeterian Executive) and CCE (Certified Cemeterian Executive) in 1996. Butch Abrams has been with the CCCS since 1977. He has served as Director of Operations for St. Mary`s Cemetery and Mausoleum since 1991. He maintains St. Mary`s and St. John`s Cemeteries in St. Bernard, along with the property of an all-faith cemetery, Baltimore Pike Cemetery Association. Phil Ober has served as Director of Operations for St. Joseph`s Cemetery and Mausoleum since 1981 . He maintains St. Joseph`s property and two mausoleum complexes holding over 6,000 entombments combined. He also helps in the maintenance of Baltimore Pike Cemetery and St. John United Church of Christ Cemetery located in Delhi, Ohio. Our Controller, Jerry Auer, has been with the CCCS since 1979. He has been involved in the cemetery accounting field since 1984. He took over the Controller position in 1990. Jerry was involved in the Cincinnati Catholic Cemetery Society`s conversion from manual books to computers, a process begun in 1985. These efforts were made to provide more efficient care and services to CCCS customers and the organizations CCCS does business with. His most recent efforts have been focused on the Baltimore Pike Cemetery Association. He was responsible for converting Baltimore Pike`s manual books to computer in 1995, when the CCCS was contracted to serve as a consultant in management, maintenance, and accounting. The CCCS management team is committed to preserving the dignity of the deceased and dedicated to their living loved ones.
Talbert House is one of the leading companies in Non-Profit industry. Talbert House is based in Cincinnati, OH. You can find more information on Talbert House at www.talberthouse.org
The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the economic and community development organization that serves Greater Des Moines (DSM), Iowa. Together with 24 Affiliate Chambers of Commerce, more than 6,400 Regional Business Members and 340+ Investors, The Partnership drives economic growth with one voice, one mission and as one region. Through innovation, strategic planning and global collaboration, The Partnership grows opportunity, helps create jobs and promotes Des Moines as the best place to build a business, a career and a future.