Other Industries Trade Associations

Automotive Service Association (ASA)

Represents independent repair professionals and shop owners with advocacy, training, and industry standards in automotive service and collision repair.

https://www.asashop.org Membership: 5,000

Auto Care Association

Trade group for companies in the automotive aftermarket, including parts, tools, service, and repair; offers advocacy, market research, and events.

https://www.autocare.org Membership: 3,000

IAAPA (The Global Association for the Attractions Industry)

Global association advancing the attractions industry (theme parks, family entertainment centers, museums, zoos) via advocacy, safety standards, and expos.

https://www.iaapa.org Membership: 6,000

Coin Laundry Association (CLA)

Nonprofit representing the self-service laundry industry; provides education, benchmarking, and advocacy for laundromat owners and suppliers.

https://www.coinlaundry.org Membership: 2,000

Cremation Association of North America (CANA)

Professional association for funeral service professionals and funeral homes, offering education, standards, and advocacy.

https://www.cremationassociation.org Membership: 10,000

Drycleaning & Laundry Institute (DLI)

International association for drycleaners and launderers providing technical training, certifications, and best-practice resources.

https://www.dlionline.org Membership: 2,500

International Franchise Association (IFA)

Represents franchise brands, franchisees, and suppliers; focuses on advocacy, education, and networking across franchised industries.

https://www.franchise.org Membership: 1,400

International Professional Groomers, Inc. (IPG)

Association for professional pet groomers, schools, and related businesses; sets standards and offers certifications and education.

https://www.ipgicmg.com Membership: 4,000

International Carwash Association (ICA)

Trade association for professional car wash owners and suppliers, offering research, best practices, and the annual Car Wash Show.

https://www.carwash.org Membership: 2,000

ISSA – The Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association

Global association for the cleaning industry, representing manufacturers, distributors, service providers, and facility managers; provides standards and certifications.

https://www.issa.com Membership: 10,500

American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA)

Professional association for massage therapists providing education, ethics standards, research support, and consumer awareness.

https://www.amtamassage.org Membership: 90,000

National Notary Association (NNA)

Trade association serving notaries public with education, standards, and advocacy to support notarization and fraud prevention.

https://www.nationalnotary.org Membership: 500,000

NAPO – National Association of Productivity & Organizing Professionals

Advocates for professional organizers and productivity consultants; provides education, certification pathways, and consumer awareness.

https://www.napo.net Membership: 3,000

National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)

U.S. trade association for funeral directors and funeral service firms; offers education, ethics, and federal/state advocacy.

https://www.nfda.org Membership: 10,500

National Pest Management Association (NPMA)

Represents pest management companies with training, certifications, public health advocacy, and consumer education.

https://www.npmapestworld.org Membership: 5,000

Professional Beauty Association (PBA)

Trade association for beauty professionals, salons, manufacturers, and distributors; provides education, events, and advocacy.

https://www.probeauty.org Membership: 100,000

Professional Photographers of America (PPA)

Professional association for photographers offering education, legal resources, and certification; advocates for creators’ rights.

https://www.ppa.com Membership: 35,000

Self Storage Association (SSA)

Trade group for the self storage industry, including facility owners, operators, and suppliers; provides advocacy, research, and events.

https://www.selfstorage.org Membership: 6,500

International Spa Association (ISPA)

Represents spas and wellness businesses globally; provides research (US Spa Industry Study), benchmarking, and networking.

https://experienceispa.com Membership: 4,000

American Translators Association (ATA)

Professional association for translators and interpreters offering certification, continuing education, and industry standards.

https://www.atanet.org Membership: 10,000