I've really been a slacker about this, but for those who haven't heard, there is a new association on the block for bloggers, and they have a website! (I know, everyone has a site, but we just started and a site is a good thing for us ;) I'm one of the founding members, and also a board member. The founding team is all talent, and are likely names that you'll all recognize.

What is the Pro Bloggers Association?

We are a nonprofit organization comprised of people dedicated to developing and promoting the profession of blogging (and related strategies, such as podcasting) as a legitimate business function. The PBA elected officers and a board of directors in January 2005, after much interaction and discussion between the founding members. Our members are experienced creative writers, web designers, talented business experts, technology experts, and experienced marketing professionals. All of them bring a proficiency in blogging to the group.

Members include blog copywriters, blog consultants and organizations that support the blogging industry such as blog designers, search engine firms, blog advertising companies, and even software companies. Here's the full list, with links to their blogs.

We’re new. We’re cutting edge — and just as blogging is global, we have an international membership. We encourage professional bloggers from all over the world to consider joining us.