The Association of Independent Information Professionals (AIIP) is a global organization that equips our members for ongoing business success. AIIP is the premier industry association for information professionals who own their own businesses. The organization’s membership consists of business owners and other supporters from more than 25 countries. Members’ firms provide information research and consulting services across a wide variety of industries. AIIP member are researchers, competitive intelligence specialists, market analysts, data managers, writers, trainers, investigators, marketers, and library management consultants. Some of the vertical industries AIIP members work in include health care, information technology, manufacturing, media, financial services, government, the nonprofit sector, and education. For more information about the Association of Independent Information Professionals, contact AIIP headquarters at (225) 408-4400 or office@aiip.org.