Chicago, Illinois, April 8, 2006 - Association Laboratory Inc. today celebrated the 7th anniversary of the company's founding in 1999. The company provides research and strategy services to trade, professional, credentialing and philanthropic organizations.

Dean West, President and found of Association Laboratory commented on the accomplishments of the company since its first year.

"When I started the company all we had were good intentions to provide a valuable service to associations" said Mr. West, President, Association Laboratory Inc. "since then we've served some of the nation’s leading associations and helped organizations of all types, sizes and budgets nationwide".

Association Laboratory was founded to provide associations with the most sophisticated and comprehensive services. Since 1999 the company has produced a wide variety of consulting products. The company specializes in the following:

Tactical research studies - these individual projects are designed to provide information and recommendations to support specific strategies such as membership, new product development, sponsorship, publication or conference marketing.

Strategic resource outsourcing - this service involves the establishment and long term management of marketing information systems that integrate and coordinate all association research including membership needs studies, industry benchmarking, conference evaluations, etc. to support the ongoing decisions of staff and volunteer leadership.

Association Laboratory has established a national reputation for excellence in the delivery of consulting services to associations. The respect for the company’s innovation and abilities is evidenced by continued participation as conference speakers, authors in industry publications and service in local and national association leadership positions.

For more information on Association Laboratory Inc. visit the company's website at www.associationlaboratory.com.