The North American Meat Institute formed in 2015 from the merger of the American Meat Institute and the North American Meat Association. Headquartered in metropolitan Washington, DC, NAMI monitors legislation, regulation and media activity that impacts the meat and poultry industry and provides updates and analyses to its members to help them stay informed. In addition, NAMI conducts scientific research through its Foundation designed to help meat and poultry companies improve their plants and their products. The Institute's many meetings and educational seminars also provide excellent networking and information-sharing opportunities for members of the industry.