Trade associations are power players in New York policymaking. Some, like the Greater New York Hospital Association, the Real Estate Board of New York and the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, are known for their enduring influence in New York City and Albany. Other trade associations garner attention amid battles over specific legislation, such as the New York Insurance Association, which lent support to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s recent crackdown on auto insurance fraud. Many of these membership organizations were established over a century ago, but some – like the Coalition for Ticket Fairness and the Ticket Policy Forum – have emerged more recently in response to an evolving economic and regulatory landscape.
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These trade associations operate at the local, state or federal levels, advocating for legislative and regulatory changes on behalf of their members while also providing valuable services, including training, mentorship and networking. For each trade association on this list, we’re featuring a top leader, key details about the organization and their take on their biggest achievement in the past year.
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We’re pleased to introduce City & State’s second annual Top Trade Associations.