Industry Description
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
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Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 813910 - Business Associations are:
- Growers' associations
- Farmers' associations
- Chambers of commerce
- Distributors' associations
- Wholesalers' associations
- Producers' associations
- Farmers' unions
- Real estate boards
- Mining associations
- Bankers' associations
- Junior chambers of commerce
- Insurers' associations
- Animal breeders' associations
- Service industries associations
- Contractors' associations
- Manufacturers' associations
- Construction associations
- Shipping companies' associations
- Better business bureaus
- Merchants' associations
- Boards of trade
- Industrial associations
- Business associations
- Agricultural organizations (except youth farming organizations, farm granges)
- Warehousing associations
- Trade associations
- Retailers' associations
- Public utility associations
- Restaurant associations
- Hospital associations
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Civic, Social & Youth Organizations in the US (81341)
Revenue 2025
$22.6bn
Growth 2025
0.67%
Key Trends
Stay-at-home orders significantly affected industry demand
A fall in corporate profit in 2020 reduced the amount of private contributions to the industry
Per capita disposable income is becoming a less significant factor in driving revenue growth
Products and Services
Similar Industries
For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 813910 - Business Associations that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Establishments primarily engaged in lobbying public officials (i.e., lobbyists) are classified in Industry 541820, Public Relations Agencies.
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NAICS Cross Reference
Establishments primarily engaged in promoting the professional interests of their members and the profession as a whole are classified in Industry 813920, Professional Organizations;
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NAICS Cross Reference
Establishments primarily engaged in promoting the interests of organized labor and union employees, such as trade unions, are classified in Industry 813930, Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations; and
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NAICS Hierarchy 813910 - Business Associations
NAICS Code 813910 - Business Associations sits in the 2-digit Business Associations sector. NAICS codes can be 2- to 6-digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be. Learn more about the structure of NAICS codes
2 Digits: 81
Sector Title: Other Services (except Public Administration
3 Digits 4 Digits 5 Digits 6 Digits
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8111 Automotive Repair and Maintenance
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81111 Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Repair and Maintenance
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81112 Automotive Body, Paint, Interior, and Glass Repair
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81119 Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance
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8112 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
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81121 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
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8113 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
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81131 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
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8114 Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance
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81141 Home and Garden Equipment and Appliance Repair and Maintenance
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81142 Reupholstery and Furniture Repair
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81143 Footwear and Leather Goods Repair
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81149 Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance
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8121 Personal Care Services
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81211 Hair, Nail, and Skin Care Services
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81219 Other Personal Care Services
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8122 Death Care Services
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81221 Funeral Homes and Funeral Services
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81222 Cemeteries and Crematories
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8123 Drycleaning and Laundry Services
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81231 Coin-Operated Laundries and Drycleaners
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81232 Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated
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81233 Linen and Uniform Supply
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8129 Other Personal Services
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81291 Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services
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81292 Photofinishing
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81293 Parking Lots and Garages
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81299 All Other Personal Services
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8131 Religious Organizations
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81311 Religious Organizations
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8132 Grantmaking and Giving Services
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81321 Grantmaking and Giving Services
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8133 Social Advocacy Organizations
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81331 Social Advocacy Organizations
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8134 Civic and Social Organizations
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81341 Civic and Social Organizations
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8139 Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations
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81391 Business Associations
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81392 Professional Organizations
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81393 Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations
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81394 Political Organizations
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81399 Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations
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8141 Private Households
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81411 Private Households
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