Transforming Every Day
Associations influence society in countless ways by protecting the public, supporting economic growth, and training the workforce of the future.
Transforming Every Day
Associations influence society in countless ways by protecting the public, supporting economic growth, and training the workforce of the future.

Influence Areas
Economy & Workforce Development
Associations are impacting and influencing the economy by supporting career growth, addressing workforce skill gaps, and strengthening local economies.
Protection
Professionals across all industries have raised the quality of our products, healthcare, and infrastructure. Associations play a key role in protecting consumers, families, and communities from harm by setting standards for self-regulating industries and improving products and services.
Education
As associations pursue research and programs to support lifelong learning, they are positively influencing broad areas of society, including the professional development and education of the American workforce.
Who We Serve
Association research informs decisions made by America’s industry leaders, policymakers, and academics.
Policymakers & Influencers
Association Community
Through research, innovation, mentorship, and communication, the association community—including association professionals, members, volunteer leaders, consultants, and other partners—provide the expertise and hard work that create a better tomorrow. In virtually every business sector and industry, across the country, associations mobilize millions to turn change into progress one step at a time.
Students & Job Seekers
Featured Case Studies
Research allows industries to adapt in order to better support their communities.
Nevada Supreme Court Access to Justice Commission
Making “Justice for All” a Reality for Low-Income Communities
Learn MoreThe American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA)
Empowering Anesthesiologists to Reach the Highest Standard of Care
Learn MoreThe International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP)
Bringing Support to the Chronic Pain Community Through Medical Recognition
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