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2016-2017 THE BIG BOOK | NAILS MAGAZINE | 31 As s o c i at i o n s d i r e c t o ry Allied Beauty Association www.abacanada.com (905) 568-0158 • (800) 268-6644 Stephanie Gadbois, show mgr. MISSION: To ensure the continued growth of the professional Canadian beauty industry by organizing and conducting five trade events. American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS)/Career Educators Alliance (CEA) www.beautyschools.org (480) 281-0431 • (800) 831-1086 Lisa Zarda, GM MISSION: To keep members abreast of federal and state laws and regulations, provide educational services, and promote cosmetology education in the U.S. BENEFITS: Student scholarship/ACE grant/ government advocacy programs and insurance. Associated Nail Professionals www.nailprofessional.com (888) 716-2727 Katie Armitage, pres. • Rise' Carter, dir. of membership MISSION: To advance the success of nail professionals, providing trend-setting education, innovative marketing/business tools, and money-saving discounts. BENEFITS: Offers affordable liability insurance coverage and marketing resources: a website, a subscription to NAILS or VietSALON magazine, and discounts with our partners (Verizon, Constant Contact, Dell, and VistaPrint). Beauty Changes Lives www.beautychangeslives.org (800) 831-1086 Lynelle Lynch, board pres. • Suzanne Mulroy, dir. Beauty Changes Lives, established by AACS, makes dreams come true with scholarship opportunities for those looking to pursue and develop a career in beauty and wellness. The Concerned Beauty Professionals (The CBP) www.thecbp.net (678) 390-0803 Tamara Johnson-Shealy, pres. MISSION: To provide health, safety, and sanitation continuing education to licensed beauty professionals. BENEFITS: Free or discounted participation in TheCBP meetings, forums, classes, and events; a commemorative t-shirt; a membership certificate; and a "Find A Pro" web listing. Cosmetologists Chicago/International Nail Technicians Association (INTA) www.americasbeautyshow.com (312) 321-6809 • (800) 648-2505 Paul Dykstra, CEO • Amy Westercamp, Cosmetologists Chicago assn. mgr. • Christie Smaidris, INTA education dir. MISSION: To unite America's salon professionals and educate them to ensure lifetime success. BENEFITS: Free admission to America's Beauty Show, educational events, newsletter, web news. Day Spa Association www.dayspaassociation.com (952) 283-1252 • (877) 851-8998 Allan Share, pres. MISSION: To serve as the primary business resource for day spa professionals, to promote members' businesses, and to protect consumers by establishing a standard of excellence in the day spa industry. BENEFITS: Listing in The Day Spa Directory and on association's website, quarterly newsletter, day spa reports by members, accreditation program, and discounts. International Pedicure Association (IPA) www.pedicureassociation.org (866) 326-7573 Debra Bourque, exec. dir. member services Kimberly Kennedy, exec. dir. ops. MISSION: Raising the bar of the industry's infection control standards since 2004. BENEFITS: Free monthly webinars; advisory board of industry experts (DPMs, medical doctors, educators, and spa consultants). "Ask the Doctor/ Advisory Board," Members Only section of the website offers help with establishing mutual referrals with podiatrists, e-mail blasts, window decal, membership certificate, and discounted liability insurance. The M.E.N.T.O.R.S. www.beautyeducationandresources.com (919) 847-8323 Michelle Brown, founder MISSION: To produce quality professionals. BENEFITS: Networking and empowerment. Samples, handouts, portfolio and resumé assistance/advice from celebrity manicurist Michelle Brown; teleconsulting and one-on-one/ business/salon management training. National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences Inc. (NACCAS) www.naccas.org (703) 600-7600 Dr. Morando, exec. dir. • Clifford Culbreath, comm. dir. MISSION: To further improve post-secondary education in cosmetology arts and sciences; to establish/enforce minimum performance standards; to ensure that accredited institutions carry out activities ethically and responsibly. BENEFITS: Eligibility for the Federal Student Loan Program under Title IV. The National Association of Eco-Friendly Salons & Spas (NAEFSS) www.naefss.org (708) 240-8080 • (877) ECO-VIBE Tamara Jercha, founder MISSION: To protect the environment while improving salon businesses. BENEFITS: Quarterly enewsletter, source guide, LinkedIn group, member logo (certificate, door sticker, and JPEG), and certification discounts. Politics Beauty www.politicsbeauty.org (678) 390-0803 Tamara Johnson-Shealy, sr. advocate MISSION: To reform, rebuild, and reconnect the beauty industry to the legislative process that defines it and to be a resource for change, uniformity, and advancement. BENEFITS: Working to establish laws and regulations to raise the standards of professionalism. Professional Beauty Association (PBA) www.probeauty.org (800) 468-2274 Steven Sleeper, exec. dir. • Eric Horn, assoc. exec. dir. MISSION: Providing members with education, networking/industry events, business tools, and government advocacy to ensure career success. BENEFITS: Subscriptions, discounts on classes, show admissions, and reduced pricing on tuition/admission to PBA programs, scholarship opportunities, discounts on business resources, partners, and research; access to major medical/ liability insurance, and a discount program for dental and vision check-ups. Salon & Spa Professional Trade Association www.salonspaassociation.com (800) 871-3848 MISSION: Specializes in insurance and business resources for stylists, nail techs, bodyworkers, skin care and massage therapists. BENEFITS: Packages include $3,000,000 in professional/general liability coverage, identity recovery coverage, web builder and marketing tools, and discounted dental/health insurance. SASSI Salon & Spa Specialty Insurance www.sassiagency.com (631) 666-5050 • (888) 823-9380 Sean Brownyard, sr. VP • Kathy Lopez, underwriting MISSION: Provides liability insurance and property coverage to beauty/nail salons, barber shops, spas, beauty schools, and other affiliated trade schools.