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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. Illustrative Examples: Bar associations Learned societies Dentists' associations Peer review boards Engineers' associations Professional standards review boards Health professionals' associations Scientists' associations
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.