What is Trade association?
A '''trade association''', also known as an '''industry trade group''', '''business association''', '''sector association''' or '''industry body''', is an organization founded and funded by businesses in a specific industry. An industry trade association will generally do [[advertising]], [[education]], [[publishing]], [[lobbying]], and influencing [[Government|government policies]]. Associations may offer other services, like running [[Conference|conferences]], holding [[networking]] or charitable events, or offering classes or educational materials. Many associations are [[Nonprofit organization|non-profit organizations]]. [[Category:Trade associations| ]]