The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS, pronounced Nakes) was developed as the standard for use by Federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments for the collection, analysis, and publication of statistical data related to the business economy of the U.S. NAICS was developed under the auspices of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and adopted in 1997 to replace the old Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system. It was also developed in cooperation with the statistical agencies of Canada and Mexico to establish a 3-country standard that allows for a high level of comparability in business statistics among the three countries. NAICS is the first economic classification system to be constructed based on a single economic concept.


NAICS Industry Groups
NAICS Code Description
711110 Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters
711120 Dance Companies
711130 Musical Groups and Artists
711190 Other Performing Arts Companies
711211 Sports Teams and Clubs
711212 Racetracks
711219 Other Spectator Sports
711310 Promoters of Performing Arts,Sports,and Similar Events with Facilities
711320 Promoters of Performing Arts,Sports,and Similar Events without Facilities
711410 Agents and Managers for Artists,Athletes,Entertainers,and Other Public Figures
711510 Independent Artists,Writers,and Performers
712130 Zoos and Botanical Gardens
712190 Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions
713110 Amusement and Theme Parks
713120 Amusement Arcades
713290 Other Gambling Industries
713910 Golf Courses and Country Clubs
713930 Marinas
713940 Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
713950 Bowling Centers
713990 All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries

The SIC covers the entire field of economic activities by defining industries in accordance with the composition and structure of the economy. Over the years, it was revised periodically to reflect the economy's changing industry composition and organization. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) last updated the SIC in 1987.


SIC Industry Groups

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