# Professional Organizations

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/jIKnQrR4TJaYPD_AmxvWoA

## Labels

## 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.

## Examples

- Bar associations
- Dentists' associations
- Engineers' associations
- Health professionals' associations
- Learned societies
- Peer review boards
- Professional standards review boards
- Scientists' associations

## Sub Class Of

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/MgYfcxjATtmTWFiS2Zfu6w

**Is Defined By:** https://www.naics.com/six-digit-naics/?code=813920

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