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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 policies
. Associations may offer other services, like running
conferences
, holding
networking
or charitable events, or offering classes or educational materials. Many associations are
non-profit organizations
.