In 1968 the Colorado Apartment Association Denver Chapter was formed by a small group of local apartment owners who felt it necessary to protect their interests as small business operators. The first leader of the association was Robert A. Whittlesey. A few years later, the organization renamed itself as the Apartment Association of Metro Denver (AAMD), and established itself as a 501 c 6 trade association.

Focusing on the principles of free enterprise and providing quality housing for those that choose to rent, the association has through the years held off many legislative issues that would have had negative impacts to our industry. Over the decades the association has continued to develop and enhance the level of professionalism of operating rental housing. Beyond the fundamental role of apartment living advocacy, the association has evolved into a powerful training entity through incredible volunteerism from industry experts. Long time members have continued to brand the organization as AAMD.

It didn't take long for the Association to expand its membership to supplier companies. Through enormous opportunities and functions, supplier members have gained access and promotional platforms through AAMD. Providing great financial and volunteer support, the AAMD supplier members have evolved into a great asset of the organization.

Founded in 1920, Denver Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) is a dynamic metropolitan association comprised of members who represent nearly 80 million square feet of commercial real estate in the Denver area. From providing valuable advocacy and educational programs to establishing the most experienced network of professional colleagues in and around Denver, Denver Metro BOMA has an established track record of building success for its members.

Denver Metro BOMA's members are building owners, managers, developers, leasing professionals, corporate facility managers, asset managers, and the providers of the products and services needed to operate commercial properties. Collectively, Denver Metro BOMA members own or manage nearly 80 million square feet of office space, which represents approximately 75 percent of the prime office space in Denver!

The Colorado Hotel and Lodging Association has more than 520 members representing more than 40,000 guestrooms throughout the State of Colorado , from Denver to Durango and Colorado Springs to Ft. Collins , including the world-famous ski areas of Aspen-Snowmass, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain , Keystone, Vail, Winter Park , Steamboat Springs, and Telluride.

A diverse and friendly group of facilities professionals who enjoy sharing knowledge through networking. Founded on March 18, 1982, Denver is one of the original chapters in the association and hosted the 1983 and 1993 conferences. With over 350 members, the Denver Chapter is the largest in the Southwest Region and ranks 11th Largest Chapter in IFMA.

The Denver Chapter is a professional organization dedicated to advancing and promoting the Facility Management Profession through Informational and Educational Interaction.

BBB is an unbiased consumer oriented organization that sets and upholds high ethical standards for fair and honest business behavior. Businesses that earn BBB accredited business status contractually agree and adhere to the BBB's high standards of ethical business behavior. The BBB provides objective advice, free business Reliability Reports and charity Wise Giving Reports, and educational information on consumer topics affecting marketplace trust.

The Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA) was established in 1995 to promote uniform standards, procedures and protocols in the Indoor Air Quality industry. In 2005 IAQA's membership was consolidated with two very similar organizations: The American Indoor Air Quality Council (AmIAQ) and the Indoor Environmental Standards Organization (IESO). IAQA emerged from the consolidation with 5,566 members as of January 1, 2006.

IAQA is a non-profit, 501(c)(6) organization. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in IAQ. Current members come from a diverse range of professions and trades including Environmental Consultants, HVAC Practitioners, Design Engineers, Restorers and Remediators, Industrial Hygienists, Building & Facilities Managers, Attorneys, Manufacturers Reps and many others in related fields. IAQA is an international association headquartered within the Washington, DC metropolitan area, in Rockville, Maryland.

Formed in 1972 to serve as an independent certification body to set and promote high standards and ethics and to advance communication and technical proficiency within the inspection, cleaning and restoration service industries. It became a non-profit organization in 1986/87. Sixteen regional, national and international trade associations and three individuals own stock in the IICRC. Each entity owns a block of 500 shares and has one vote on the Board of Directors. No one shareholder has controlling interest.

The IICRC does not own or operate schools or employ instructors; rather it approves independent schools and instructors to teach and administer IICRC certification programs. Currently, the IICRC has approximately 150 approved instructors.

The primary missions of the Institute are to be the leading, independent, non-profit, certification and International Standard setting body within the cleaning, inspection, and restoration industry; to set and promote high ethical standards, and to advance communication, collaboration and technical proficiency.

Further, the Institute acts as a central conduit in the exchange of information between all segments of the cleaning, inspection and restoration industries. The Institute cooperates with all segments of these industries, in whatever prudent, legal, ethical, and financial means reasonable, in order to enhance product quality, value and service to the consumer.

In addition to the primary activities within these industries, the Institute pro-actively disseminates information to maintain industry-wide, productive, logical and fair recommendations for the protection of the consumer, industry workers and the environment. The Institute continues to promote the science of cleaning and restoration.

The Restoration Industry Association, Inc. (RIA) is the leading trade association for cleaning and restoration professionals worldwide, and the foremost authority, trainer and educator in the industry.

RIA is a professional association comprising more than 1,300 member organizations, representing over 20,000 cleaning and restoration professionals who specialize in the cleaning, treatment and repair of damaged buildings and their contents. RIA members share a commitment to professionalism through a strict Code of Ethics. They are also committed to improving industry standards, as well as ongoing technical research, which is conducted by the RIA's technical staff.

The Water Loss Institute (WLI), a division of ASCR International, is the world's foremost authority and resource on the restoration of residential and commercial property as a result of water and sewage damage. members of WLI/ASCR adhere to its high code of ethics and stays abreast of the latest technology and expertise in the industry.