GALA – Globalization and Localization Association

Features

The Globalization and Localization Association is a fully representative, non-profit, international industry association for the translation, internationalization, localization, and globalization industry. The association gives members a common forum to discuss issues, create innovative solutions, promote the industry, and present a joint – and more powerful – voice within the industry and to the outside community.

On April 15, 2002, GALA was created by 15 localization companies from 12 countries on four continents. The creation of GALA reflects the composition of the internationalization, localization, and globalization industry, which is made up of thousands of companies all over the world providing a wide range of products and services. Many of these companies expressed the need for a fully representative, international industry organization. We were founded on the belief that real industry progress will come from working together to share information, fostering innovative ways to promote ourselves and our industry, and offering our clients unique, collaborative value.

In addition, we provide a mechanism to create opportunities for its members to generate new business. All companies providing translation, localization, internationalization, or globalization products or services are invited to join GALA.

Benefits

– Promotion of your company on the Web site home page and in the Language Technology & Services Directory
– Participation in Webinar Series (free for members and their clients)
– Visibility via general industry promotion efforts
– Special pricing on tools, products and events
– Discounted job posting rates on online career center, LocalizationCAREERS.net
– Opportunities to participate in group exhibits at events around the world
– Cost-effective marketing opportunities
– Invitations to members-only events such as member meetings, networking dinners and roundtables
– Networking and exchange opportunities with other member companies
– Access to quarterly Member Pulse survey results as well as other published member surveys
– Access to member areas of the Web site, including notes from member roundtables, meetings and more
– Industry information in GALAxy, quarterly newsletter

Membership

US$750 new member companies
US$1000 Renewal fee

Contact Information

GALA – Globalization and Localization Association
23 Main Street
Andover, Massachusetts 01810
USA
General Inquiries:
Laura Brandon, Association Development Manager
Phone: +1 (206) 329-2596
Fax: +1 (815) 346-2361
E-mail: info@gala-global.org