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2007 NAICS Definition

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in promoting the professional interests of their members and the profession as a whole. These establishments may conduct research; develop statistics; sponsor quality and certification standards; lobby public officials; or publish newsletters, books, or periodicals, for distribution to their members.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Promoting the business interests of their members--are classified in Industry 813910, Business Associations; and
• Lobbying public officials (i.e., lobbyists)--are classified in Industry 541820, Public Relations Agencies.

Index entries that bring you to this industry:

• Accountants' associations
• Architects' associations
• Bar associations
• Consultants' associations
• Dentists' associations
• Dietitians' associations
• Educators' associations
• Engineers' associations
• Health professionals' associations
• Hospital administrators' associations
• Learned societies
• Medical associations
• Nurses' associations
• Occupational therapists' associations
• Optometrists' associations
• Peer review boards
• Personnel management associations
• Pharmacists' associations
• Professional associations
• Professional membership associations
• Professional standards review boards
• Psychologists' associations
• Scientific associations
• Social workers' associations
• Standards review committees, professional