Business Associations
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 813910 directly.
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Official definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in promoting the business interests of their members. These establishments may conduct research on new products and services; develop market statistics; sponsor quality and certification standards; lobby public officials; or publish newsletters, books, or periodicals for distribution to their members.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.
Illustrative examples
- Agricultural organizations (except youth farming organizations, farm granges)
- Real estate boards
- Chambers of commerce
- Trade associations
- Manufacturers' associations
Which code does this activity belong in?
Business associations promote the collective interests of their member businesses through research, standard-setting, advocacy, and member communications. The boundary separates business associations from professional organizations, which serve licensed practitioners within specific professions rather than business entities as a whole. Labor unions, by contrast, represent employee interests through collective bargaining and workplace advocacy, while political organizations campaign for candidates or ballot measures.