Americas Society ( AS ) is the premier forum dedicated to education, debate, and dialogue in the Americas. Its mission is to foster an understanding of the contemporary political, social, and economic issues confronting Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada, and to increase public awareness and appreciation of the diverse cultural heritage of the Americas and the importance of the inter-American relationship. Council of the Americas ( COA ) is the premier international business organization whose members share a common commitment to economic and social development, open markets, the rule of law, and democracy throughout the Western Hemisphere. The Council's membership consists of leading international companies representing a broad spectrum of sectors, including banking and finance, consulting services, consumer products, energy and mining, manufacturing, media, technology, and transportation. AS/COA provides up-to-date analysis through News & Views, the monthly policy e-newsletter, and the Weekly Roundup, a summary of the latest news stories covering the Americas.
Established in 1998, Holliday Fenoglio Fowler is a real estate firm that provides brokerage solutions for commercial properties. The company deals in multifamily residences, retail establishments, office complexes, industrial facilities and hotels. It employs a staff of more than 300 agents and provides price negotiation, debt placement, portfolio analysis, advisory, investment and sales-related services. In partnership with various insurance companies, trusts, foundations, and domestic and international banks, Holliday Fenoglio Fowler helps clients obtain capitalization services. The company also works in partnership with various lenders to provide information and assistance with fixed- and adjustable-rate mortgages and loan options. Its affiliate, HFF Securities, helps clients obtain private equity and corporate financial services. Holliday Fenoglio Fowler maintains an office in Washington, D.C.
Mortgage Bankers Association, also known as MBA, is the national association that represents the real estate finance industry. The company is located in Washington, D.C., as well as serves various clients in the residential and commercial real estate markets. It has more than 2,400 member companies, including mortgage brokers, commercial banks, thrifts and life insurance corporations. The company provides access to affordable housing. Mortgage Bankers Association also administers the Future Leaders program.
