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. Illustrative Examples: Agricultural organizations (except youth farming organizations, farm granges) Real estate boards Chambers of commerce Trade associations Manufacturers' associations

Including:

• Agricultural organizations (except youth farming organizations, farm granges)
• Animal breeders' associations
• Bankers' associations
• Better business bureaus
• Boards of trade
• Business associations
• Chambers of commerce
• Construction associations
• Contractors' associations
• Distributors' associations
• Farmers' associations
• Farmers' unions
• Growers' associations
• Hospital associations
• Industrial associations
• Insurers' associations
• Junior chambers of commerce
• Manufacturers' associations
• Merchants' associations
• Mining associations
• Producers' associations
• Public utility associations
• Real estate boards
• Restaurant associations
• Retailers' associations
• Service industries associations
• Shipping companies' associations
• Trade associations
• Warehousing associations
• Wholesalers' associations