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Horticultural Trades Association
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) is the main trade association for garden centres and landscape gardeners (also known as ornamental horticulture), and associated products, in the United Kingdom. History The HTA was founded in 1899. It was incorporated as a company on 12 August 1920. The UK industry is worth £6 billion each year. Structure It is headquartered at the new Horticulture House in Chilton, Oxfordshire, a half-mile east of the main large science park, and a conference centre. Before October 2016, it was formerly at Theale in West Berkshire, south of the M4. The Garden Centre Association was formerly run at the HTA offices, but is now in Cheshire. The Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) is a division of the HTA formed in 1995, and is headquartered also at Horticulture House. It has around 1,500 garden retailers and manufacturers in its organisation, and is part of the AIPH. AIPH Also at Horticulture House is the AIPH (International Association o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trade Association
A trade association, also known as an industry trade group, business association, sector association or industry body, is an organization founded and funded by businesses that operate in a specific industry. An industry trade association participates in public relations activities such as advertising, education, publishing, lobbying, and political donations, but its focus is collaboration between companies. Associations may offer other services, such as producing conferences, holding networking or charitable events, or offering classes or educational materials. Many associations are non-profit organizations governed by bylaws and directed by officers who are also members. In countries with a social market economy, the role of trade associations is often taken by employers' organizations, which also take a role in social dialogue. Political influence One of the primary purposes of trade groups, particularly in the United States, is to attempt to influence public policy in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |