Trade and Professional Associations Directory Database

The 2010 ESS Kentucky Trade and Professional Associations Directory

The 2010 ESS Kentucky Trade and Professional Associations Directory FAQ's

The 2010 Enalysis Survey Services (ESS) 2010 Kentucky Trade and Professional Associations Directory is a
directory of Kentucky trade and professional associations. It is the most comprehensive reference guide to the over 200
trade and professional associations with headquarters in Kentucky.

The 2010 ESS Kentucky Trade and Professional Associations Directory is the definitive, one volume resource for
anyone interested in communicating with, networking within, or carrying out research on Kentucky local, state, regional,
national, and international trade and professional associations and the hundreds of businesses and industries they
represent.
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The 2010 ESS Kentucky Trade and Professional Associations Directory is a directory of Kentucky trade and professional
associations. It is the most comprehensive reference guide to the over 200 trade and professional associations with
headquarters in Kentucky.

What is a trade association?

Trade Associations can be a comprehensive source of information on professional and business resources that are very
industry and niche specific. Trade associations are also known as industry trade groups. These are organizations or
groups that are funded and maintained by businesses within a certain industry.

There are trade associations in every industry. These trade associations participate in many different activities dealing
with the public, such as advertising and education, and even donations to the public. Their main focus however, is
working with other businesses in the industry to develop industry standards. The organizations focus on issues that the
industry faces.

Trade associations offer networking, services, charitable events, or classes. These trade associations are generally non-
profit organizations who have a group of board members who develop by-laws. All members, including the board of
directors must abide by the bylaws in order to maintain membership and activity within the trade association.

What is a professional association?

A professional association (also called a professional organization or professional society) is a non-profit organization
seeking to further a particular profession, the interests of individuals engaged in that profession, and the public interest.

Many professional associations are involved in the development and monitoring of professional educational programs,
and the updating of skills, and thus perform professional certification to indicate that a person possesses qualifications in
the subject area. Sometimes membership of a professional association is synonymous with certification, though not
always.

What is NOT considered a trade or professional association?

Associations that are primarily hobby, recreational, or community based are not considered trade or professional
associations.

What determines if a Trade or Professional Association is classified as a Kentucky based association?

For inclusion into the 2010 ESS Kentucky Trade and Professional Associations Directory, an association must be
registered as a “nonprofit” corporation with the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Office of the Secretary of State's.

How can the directory be cross-referenced?

The directory can be referenced by type of association. The directory includes 201 associations with 59% categorized as
a professional association and 41% categorized as an industry trade group (see definitions above). The directory can be
referenced by the association’s primary membership demographic composition. There are 20 international associations,
27 national associations, 13 city, county, or regional associations, and 141 (70%) state associations. The directory can
be referenced by the association’s contact person. Since many directors at associations assume all administrative
responsibilities, 68% are listed as Executive Directors, Chief Operating Officers, or Chief Executive Officers with 14%
listed are association presidents.

What can I do with the 2010 ESS Kentucky Trade and Professional Associations Directory?

You can use the 2010 ESS Kentucky Trade and Professional Associations Directory for:
•        A lead source for marketing to associations and/ or;
•        Networking with the executives at trade associations and/ or;
•        Carrying out research on associations and the thousands of businesses, industries and people they represent.