American Christmas Tree Association
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The American Christmas Tree Association is an American, non-profit organization
and industry trade group that represents those involved in the artificial Christmas tree
industry. The president of the group is Thomas Harman, who is also the president and CEO of Balsam Hill
, a seller of artificial trees. The group claims to have sponsored studies, but hasn't released the actual studies to the public. In November 2008, they launched a new website, which, according to the association, was meant to, "promote accurate and factual consumer information and provide consumers with the tools they need to make an educated choice about the right tree for their holiday and family enjoyment". The American Christmas Tree Association is based in a West Hollywood, California
post office box.
Non-profit organization
Nonprofit organization is neither a legal nor technical definition but generally refers to an organization that uses surplus revenues to achieve its goals, rather than distributing them as profit or dividends...
and industry trade group that represents those involved in the artificial Christmas tree
Artificial Christmas tree
Artificial Christmas trees are artificial pine and fir trees manufactured for the specific purpose of use as a Christmas tree. The earliest artificial Christmas trees were wooden, tree-shaped pyramids or feather trees, both developed by Germans...
industry. The president of the group is Thomas Harman, who is also the president and CEO of Balsam Hill
Balsam Hill
Balsam Hill makes artificial Christmas Trees and Christmas decorations for consumer and commercial use. The privately held company is located in Northern California and serves customers worldwide. Balsam Hill specializes in artificial Christmas trees modeled after naturally occurring varieties of...
, a seller of artificial trees. The group claims to have sponsored studies, but hasn't released the actual studies to the public. In November 2008, they launched a new website, which, according to the association, was meant to, "promote accurate and factual consumer information and provide consumers with the tools they need to make an educated choice about the right tree for their holiday and family enjoyment". The American Christmas Tree Association is based in a West Hollywood, California
West Hollywood, California
West Hollywood, a city of Los Angeles County, California, was incorporated on November 29, 1984, with a population of 34,399 at the 2010 census. 41% of the city's population is made up of gay men according to a 2002 demographic analysis by Sara Kocher Consulting for the City of West Hollywood...
post office box.
See also
- British Christmas Tree Growers Association
- National Christmas Tree AssociationNational Christmas Tree AssociationThe National Christmas Tree Association is a professional organization in the United States of over 5,100 "Christmas tree professionals" in various capacities. The group focuses its work into three areas: promotion and research, federal representation , and professional education...
External links
- American Christmas Tree Association, official site