It also notes areas where the federal government may first need to act, and includes information about state and federal studies and recommendations on Internet tax issues pending the expiration of the moratoria. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, which represents 30 leading industrialized nations, says its members have reached a landmark agreement that defines how countries should tax business conducted over the Internet. The commission's 19 members include three of our nation's governors, heads of several major information technology corporations and other government and business leaders from across the nation. American Electronics Association is the largest and most effective trade association of the technology industry. Founded in 1943 with 25 member companies, the organization now maintains a membership of 3,000 firms.
Diversity is reflected both among and within member companies.
It represents a broad industry cross-section in terms of company size, geography, product, and market segment. American Small Business Alliance 's mission is to provide information, guidance, and a community focal point for small and home-based business owners. They offer members and visitors personal and business resources and encourage member interaction and the exchange of ideas and experiences. BayTrade is an export promotion program of the Bay Area Economic Forum that assists companies to export their products and services as a key strategy for the economic sustainability of the Greater Bay Area and the Sacramento Central Valley. BayTrade was established in 1994, with seed funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration and Bay Area cites and counties.