American Business Women's Association

Opportunities for leadership, education, networking, and national recognition. Annual craft show (Nov. 10, 2007, at Pioneer High School) to raise funds for college scholarships. Meets third Tues. 6 p.m., Weber’s Inn, 3050 Jackson. Annual national dues $75, local dues $24, plus dinner fee at each meeting. Reservations required. hospitality@abwa-maia.org, www.abwa-maia.org

Ann Arbor .Net Developer's Group

Helps website developers improve skills. Meets second Wed. 6–8 p.m. at Ann Arbor SPARK, 330 E. Liberty. info@aadnd.org, www.aadnd.org

Ann Arbor Ad Club

Programs, events, and other support for advertising and marketing specialists. Encourages student participation in advertising; recognizes excellence in advertising. Meets five times annually at Ann Arbor SPARK, 330 E. Liberty. Free for members, $30 for nonmembers, $10 for students. Reservations required. info@a2ac.org, www.a2ac.org

Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce

Networking opportunities, seminars, member discounts, health care programs. Governmental advocacy and monitoring legislation that affects local business. Programs for home-based businesses. Publishes Ann Arbor Chamber B2B, the Ann Arbor Atlas, and the Ann Arbor Business Directory. Dues based on number of employees. info@annarborchamber.org, www.annarborchamber.org

Ann Arbor Litho Club

Local club for printers. Introduces new technology through seminars and presentations. Raises funds for the Ann Arbor Graphic Arts Memorial Fund and local high schools. Golf outing in May. Meets Sept.–Apr., third Wed. 6:30 p.m., Weber’s Inn, 3050 Jackson. Annual dues $25, $7 to join. beth_ledwidge@malloy.com

Association for Women in Computing

Promotes communication among women in technology and furthers their professional development. Networking lunches, dinner meetings, programs, educational classes, and job fairs. Scholarships available for women seeking technology degrees. president@awc-aa.org, www.awc-aa.org

Institute of Management Accountants

Local chapter of national organization for financial professionals focuses on professional development, dinner meetings with speakers. Meets Sept.–Nov. & Jan.–May, third Thurs. 5:30 p.m., Damon’s Grill, 3150 Boardwalk. Reservations required. bebright@comcast.net, www.imamichigan.org/annarbor

National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees

Southeast Michigan chapter of national organization. Works to protect benefits and helps members attain them. Open to active and retired federal employees and spouses. Meets second Mon. noon, Americana Coney Island, 5800 W. Michigan.

National Association of Career Women

Local chapter of national organization provides networking and professional development activities. Lunch meetings third Wed. 11:45 a.m.–1:15 p.m., Weber’s Inn, 3050 Jackson. lorrie@illuminatingmanagement.com, www.nacwonline.org

New Enterprise Forum

Links entrepreneurs to resources. Meets Jan.–July & Sept.–Nov., third Thurs., registration 5 p.m. Meetings free to members, $20 for nonmembers. newenterpriseforum@yahoo.com, www.nef.bizserve.com

SCORE (Counselors to America's Small Business)

Members provide free, confidential counseling and mentoring to entrepreneurs, start-ups, and established and nonprofit small businesses. Sponsored by the federal Small Business Administration. By appointment Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. info@annarborscore.org, www.annarborscore.org

West Washtenaw Business Association

Brings together members interested in improving the economic, environmental, and security conditions in the community they serve. Provides a forum for communication, group benefit participation, and social outreach. Meets every other month at various locations. Annual dues $50, $10 to join. info@wwba.biz, www.wwba.biz

Women Business Owners of Southeastern Michigan

Networking group for women entrepreneurs. Meets first Tues., refreshments 6 p.m., meeting 6:30–8 p.m., Lake Forest Golf Club, 3110 Ellsworth. Meetings free to members, $10 for nonmembers. Annual dues $55. info@wbo-mich.org, www.wbo-mich.org