71 Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
This industry comprises (1) companies, groups, or theaters primarily engaged in producing the following live theatrical presentations: musicals; operas; plays; and comedy, improvisational, mime, and puppet shows and (2) establishments, commonly known as dinner theaters, engaged in producing live theatrical productions and in providing food and beverages for consumption on the premises. Theater groups or companies may or may not operate their own theater or other facility for staging their shows.
Illustrative Examples:
Comedy troupes
Opera companies
Live theatrical productions (except dance)
Theatrical stock or repertory companies
Musical theater companies
| Average Jobs Employed | | 16 |
| Average Loan Given | | $100,987 |
| Number of Loans Given | | 4100 |
| Total Amount Loaned | | $414,044,745 |
Establishments, such as nightclubs, primarily engaged in providing food and beverages for consumption on the premises and that also present live nontheatrical entertainment are classified in Subsector 722, Food Services and Drinking Places;
Establishments primarily engaged in organizing, managing, and/or promoting performing arts productions without producing their own shows are classified in Industry Group 7113, Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events;
Companies, groups, or theaters primarily engaged in producing all types of live theatrical dance presentations are classified in Industry 711120, Dance Companies;
Freelance producers and performing artists (except musicians and vocalists) primarily engaged in theatrical activities independent of a company or group are classified in Industry 711510, Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers.
Musicians and vocalists are classified in Industry 711130, Musical Groups and Artists.
This industry comprises companies, groups, or theaters primarily engaged in producing all types of live theatrical dance (e.g., ballet, contemporary dance, folk dance) presentations. Dance companies or groups may or may not operate their own theater or other facility for staging their shows.
| Average Jobs Employed | | 8 |
| Average Loan Given | | $40,535 |
| Number of Loans Given | | 2459 |
| Total Amount Loaned | | $99,675,984 |
Establishments, such as exotic dance clubs, primarily engaged in providing food and beverages for consumption on the premises and that also present live dance entertainment are classified in Subsector 722, Food Services and Drinking Places;
Establishments primarily engaged in organizing, promoting, and/or managing dance productions without producing their own shows are classified in Industry Group 7113, Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events.
Freelance producers and dancers primarily engaged in theatrical activities independent of a company or group are classified in Industry 711510, Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers.
This industry comprises (1) groups primarily engaged in producing live musical entertainment (except theatrical musical or opera productions) and (2) independent (i.e., freelance) artists primarily engaged in providing live musical entertainment. Musical groups and artists may perform in front of a live audience or in a studio, and may or may not operate their own facilities for staging their shows.
Illustrative Examples:
Bands
Musical groups (except theatrical musical groups)
Drum and bugle corps (i.e., drill teams)
Orchestras
Independent musicians or vocalists
| Average Jobs Employed | | 6 |
| Average Loan Given | | $41,364 |
| Number of Loans Given | | 6520 |
| Total Amount Loaned | | $269,690,233 |
Establishments primarily engaged in organizing, promoting, and/or managing concerts and other musical performances without producing their own shows are classified in Industry Group 7113, Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events;
Companies, groups, or theaters primarily engaged in producing theatrical musicals and opera productions are classified in Industry 711110, Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters.
Freelance producers (except musical groups and artists) primarily engaged in musical activities independent of a company or group are classified in Industry 711510, Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers.
This industry comprises companies or groups (except theater companies, dance companies, and musical groups and artists) primarily engaged in producing live theatrical presentations.
Illustrative Examples:
Carnival traveling shows
Ice skating companies
Circuses
Magic shows
| Average Jobs Employed | | 3 |
| Average Loan Given | | $37,084 |
| Number of Loans Given | | 9672 |
| Total Amount Loaned | | $358,679,498 |
Establishments, such as nightclubs, primarily engaged in providing food and beverages for consumption on the premises and that also present live nontheatrical entertainment are classified in Subsector 722, Food Services and Drinking Places;
Establishments primarily engaged in organizing, promoting, and/or managing ice skating shows, circuses, and other live performing arts presentations without producing their own shows are classified in Industry Group 7113, Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events;
Theater companies and groups (except dance) or dinner theaters engaged in producing musicals; plays; operas. comedy, improvisational, mime, and puppet shows are classified in Industry 711110, Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters;
Dance companies or groups are classified in Industry 711120, Dance Companies;
Freelance producers and performing artists (except musicians and vocalists) are classified in Industry 711510, Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers.
Musical groups and independent musicians and vocalists are classified in Industry 711130, Musical Groups and Artists.
This industry comprises professional or semiprofessional sports teams or clubs primarily engaged in participating in live sporting events, such as baseball, basketball, football, hockey, soccer, and jai alai games, before a paying audience. These establishments may or may not operate their own arena, stadium, or other facility for presenting these events.
| Average Jobs Employed | | 11 |
| Average Loan Given | | $72,302 |
| Number of Loans Given | | 3054 |
| Total Amount Loaned | | $220,811,171 |
Establishments primarily engaged in promoting sporting events without participating in sporting events are classified in Industry Group 7113, Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events;
Establishments, such as youth league baseball teams, primarily engaged in participating in sporting events for recreational purposes without playing before a paying audience are classified in Industry 713990, All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries.
Amateur, semiprofessional, or professional athletic associations or leagues are classified in Industry 813990, Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations).
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating racetracks. These establishments may also present and/or promote the events, such as auto, dog, and horse races, held in these facilities.
| Average Jobs Employed | | 19 |
| Average Loan Given | | $117,852 |
| Number of Loans Given | | 482 |
| Total Amount Loaned | | $56,804,807 |
Owners of racing participants, such as cars, dogs, and horses, primarily engaged in entering them in racing events; trainers of racing participants. independent athletes, such as jockeys and race car drivers, primarily engaged in participating in racing events are classified in U.S. Industry 711219, Other Spectator Sports.
Establishments primarily engaged in operating stand-alone casinos are classified in Industry 713210, Casinos (except Casino Hotels).
This industry comprises (1) independent athletes, such as professional or semiprofessional golfers, boxers, and race car drivers, primarily engaged in participating in live sporting or racing events before a paying audience; (2) owners of racing participants, such as cars, dogs, and horses, primarily engaged in entering them in racing events or other spectator events; and (3) establishments, such as sports trainers, primarily engaged in providing specialized services required to support participants in sports events or competitions.
| Average Jobs Employed | | 6 |
| Average Loan Given | | $47,262 |
| Number of Loans Given | | 2945 |
| Total Amount Loaned | | $139,187,272 |
Establishments primarily engaged in operating racetracks are classified in U.S. Industry 711212, Racetracks;
Establishments primarily engaged in representing or managing the careers of sports figures are classified in Industry 711410, Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures;
Independent athletes engaged in providing sports instruction without participating in sporting events before a paying audience are classified in Industry 611620, Sports and Recreation Instruction;
Independent athletes exclusively engaged in endorsing products or making speeches are classified in Industry 711510, Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers.
Establishments primarily engaged in raising horses, mules, donkeys, and other equines are classified in Industry 112920, Horses and Other Equine Production.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) organizing, promoting, and/or managing live performing arts productions, sports events, and similar events, such as state fairs, county fairs, agricultural fairs, concerts, and festivals, held in facilities that they manage and operate and/or (2) managing and providing the staff to operate arenas, stadiums, theaters, or other related facilities for rent to other promoters.
| Average Jobs Employed | | 11 |
| Average Loan Given | | $84,784 |
| Number of Loans Given | | 4552 |
| Total Amount Loaned | | $385,935,321 |
Producing live performances (but may also promote the performances and/or operate the facilities where the performances take place) are classified in Industry Group 7111, Performing Arts Companies;
Operating racetracks (but may also promote the events held in these facilities) are classified in U.S. Industry 711212, Racetracks;
Presenting sporting events (but may also promote the sporting events and/or operate the stadiums or arenas where the sporting events take place) are classified in U.S. Industry 711211, Sports Teams and Clubs;
Organizing, promoting, and/or managing conventions, conferences, and trade shows (but may also operate the facilities where these events take place) are classified in Industry 561920, Convention and Trade Show Organizers;
Organizing, promoting, and/or managing performing arts productions, sports events, and similar events in facilities managed and operated by others are classified in Industry 711320, Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities.
Leasing stadiums, arenas, theaters, and other related facilities to others without operating the facilities are classified in Industry 531120, Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses).
This industry comprises promoters primarily engaged in organizing, promoting, and/or managing live performing arts productions, sports events, and similar events, such as state fairs, county fairs, agricultural fairs, concerts, and festivals, in facilities that are managed and operated by others. Theatrical (except motion picture) booking agencies are included in this industry.
| Average Jobs Employed | | 5 |
| Average Loan Given | | $50,520 |
| Number of Loans Given | | 4131 |
| Total Amount Loaned | | $208,698,435 |
Booking motion pictures or videos are classified in U.S. Industry 512199, Other Motion Picture and Video Industries;
Producing live performances (but may also promote the performances) are classified in Industry Group 7111, Performing Arts Companies;
Operating racetracks (but may also promote the events held in these facilities) are classified in U.S. Industry 711212, Racetracks;
Presenting sporting events (but may also promote the sporting events) are classified in U.S. Industry 711211, Sports Teams and Clubs;
Organizing, promoting, and/or managing conventions, conferences, and trade shows (but may also operate the facilities where these events take place) are classified in Industry 561920, Convention and Trade Show Organizers;
Organizing, promoting, and/or managing performing arts, sports, and similar events in facilities they manage or operate are classified in Industry 711310, Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities.
Operating amateur, semiprofessional, or professional athletic associations or leagues are classified in Industry 813990, Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations).
This industry comprises establishments of agents and managers primarily engaged in representing and/or managing creative and performing artists, sports figures, entertainers, and other public figures. The representation and management includes activities, such as representing clients in contract negotiations; managing or organizing clients’ financial affairs; and generally promoting the careers of their clients.
Illustrative Examples:
Celebrities’ agents or managers
Sports figures’ agents or managers
Literary agents
Talent agents
Modeling agents
| Average Jobs Employed | | 5 |
| Average Loan Given | | $59,021 |
| Number of Loans Given | | 4078 |
| Total Amount Loaned | | $240,687,001 |
Establishments primarily engaged in supplying models to clients are classified in Industry 561320, Temporary Help Services.
Establishments known as model registries primarily engaged in recruiting and placing models for clients are classified in U.S. Industry 561311, Employment Placement Agencies.
This industry comprises independent (i.e., freelance) individuals primarily engaged in performing in artistic productions, in creating artistic and cultural works or productions, or in providing technical expertise necessary for these productions. This industry also includes athletes and other celebrities exclusively engaged in endorsing products and making speeches or public appearances for which they receive a fee.
Illustrative Examples:
Independent actors or actresses
Independent producers
Independent art restorers
Independent recording technicians
Independent artists (except musical, commercial, or medical)
Independent speakers
Independent cartoonists
Independent theatrical costume designers
Independent dancers
Independent theatrical lighting technicians
Independent journalists
Independent technical writers
| Average Jobs Employed | | 2 |
| Average Loan Given | | $21,445 |
| Number of Loans Given | | 23022 |
| Total Amount Loaned | | $493,708,991 |
Freelance musicians and vocalists are classified in Industry 711130, Musical Groups and Artists;
Independent commercial artists and graphic designers are classified in Industry 541430, Graphic Design Services.
Artisans and craftspersons are classified in Sector 31-33, Manufacturing.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the preservation and exhibition of objects of historical, cultural, and/or educational value.
Illustrative Examples:
Art galleries (except retail)
Planetariums
Art museums
Science or technology museums
Halls of fame
Wax museums
| Average Jobs Employed | | 16 |
| Average Loan Given | | $162,172 |
| Number of Loans Given | | 4135 |
| Total Amount Loaned | | $670,583,040 |
Commercial art galleries primarily engaged in selling art objects are classified in Industry 453920, Art Dealers.
| Average Jobs Employed | | 10 |
| Average Loan Given | | $81,753 |
| Number of Loans Given | | 537 |
| Total Amount Loaned | | $43,901,094 |
| Average Jobs Employed | | 37 |
| Average Loan Given | | $380,602 |
| Number of Loans Given | | 590 |
| Total Amount Loaned | | $224,555,424 |
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the preservation and exhibition of natural areas or settings.
Illustrative Examples:
Bird or wildlife sanctuaries
Natural wonder tourist attractions (e.g., caverns, waterfalls)
Conservation areas
Nature centers or preserves
National parks
| Average Jobs Employed | | 11 |
| Average Loan Given | | $93,424 |
| Number of Loans Given | | 779 |
| Total Amount Loaned | | $72,777,214 |
Establishments primarily engaged in operating commercial hunting or fishing preserves (e.g., game farms) are classified in Industry 114210, Hunting and Trapping.
This industry comprises establishments, known as amusement or theme parks, primarily engaged in operating a variety of attractions, such as mechanical rides, water rides, games, shows, theme exhibits, refreshment stands, and picnic grounds. These establishments may lease space to others on a concession basis.
| Average Jobs Employed | | 30 |
| Average Loan Given | | $146,045 |
| Number of Loans Given | | 1170 |
| Total Amount Loaned | | $170,872,684 |
Operating mechanical or water rides on a concession basis in amusement parks, fairs, and carnivals or operating a single attraction, such as a waterslide are classified in Industry 713990, All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries;
Operating refreshment stands on a concession basis are classified in Industry 72251, Restaurants and Other Eating Places;
Supplying and servicing coin-operated amusement (except gambling) devices in places of business operated by others are classified in Industry 713990, All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries;
Supplying and servicing coin-operated gambling devices (e.g., slot machines or video gambling terminals) in places of business operated by others are classified in Industry 713290, Other Gambling Industries.
Organizing, promoting, and/or managing events, such as carnivals and fairs, with or without facilities are classified in Industry Group 7113, Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating amusement (except gambling, billiard, or pool) arcades and parlors.
| Average Jobs Employed | | 13 |
| Average Loan Given | | $64,304 |
| Number of Loans Given | | 1315 |
| Total Amount Loaned | | $84,560,320 |
Supplying and servicing coin-operated amusement (except gambling) devices in places of business operated by others or in operating billiard or pool parlors are classified in Industry 713990, All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries;
Operating bingo, off-track betting, or slot machine parlors or in supplying and servicing coin-operated gambling devices (e.g., slot machines or video gambling terminals) in places of business operated by others are classified in Industry 713290, Other Gambling Industries;
Operating casinos (except casino hotels) are classified in Industry 713210, Casinos (except Casino Hotels).
Operating casino hotels are classified in Industry 721120, Casino Hotels.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating gambling facilities that offer table wagering games along with other gambling activities, such as slot machines and sports betting. These establishments often provide food and beverage services. Included in this industry are floating casinos (i.e., gambling cruises, riverboat casinos).
| Average Jobs Employed | | 53 |
| Average Loan Given | | $480,576 |
| Number of Loans Given | | 493 |
| Total Amount Loaned | | $236,923,979 |
Operating bingo, off-track betting, or slot machine parlors or in supplying and servicing coin-operated gambling devices, such as slot machines and video gaming terminals, in places of business operated by others are classified in Industry 713290, Other Gambling Industries.
Operating casino hotels are classified in Industry 721120, Casino Hotels.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating gambling facilities (except casinos or casino hotels) or providing gambling services.
Illustrative Examples:
Bingo, off-track betting, or slot machine parlors
Coin-operated gambling device concession operators (i.e., supplying and servicing in others’ facilities)
Bookmakers
Lottery ticket sales agents (except retail stores)
Card rooms (e.g., poker rooms)
| Average Jobs Employed | | 16 |
| Average Loan Given | | $130,187 |
| Number of Loans Given | | 866 |
| Total Amount Loaned | | $112,742,082 |
Operating casinos are classified in Industry 713210, Casinos (except Casino Hotels);
Operating casino hotels are classified in Industry 721120, Casino Hotels;
Operating facilities with coin-operated amusement (except gambling) devices are classified in Industry 713120, Amusement Arcades;
Supplying and servicing coin-operated amusement (except gambling) devices in places of business operated by others are classified in Industry 713990, All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries.
Operating racetracks or presenting live racing or sporting events are classified in Industry 71121, Spectator Sports.
This industry comprises (1) establishments primarily engaged in operating golf courses (except miniature) and (2) establishments primarily engaged in operating golf courses, along with dining facilities and other recreational facilities that are known as country clubs. These establishments often provide food and beverage services, equipment rental services, and golf instruction services.
| Average Jobs Employed | | 23 |
| Average Loan Given | | $135,521 |
| Number of Loans Given | | 6536 |
| Total Amount Loaned | | $885,764,257 |
Operating driving ranges and miniature golf courses are classified in Industry 713990, All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries.
Operating resorts where golf facilities are combined with accommodations are classified in Industry Group 7211, Traveler Accommodation.
This industry comprises establishments engaged in (1) operating downhill, cross country, or related skiing areas and/or (2) operating equipment, such as ski lifts and tows. These establishments often provide food and beverage services, equipment rental services, and ski instruction services. Four season resorts without accommodations are included in this industry.
| Average Jobs Employed | | 47 |
| Average Loan Given | | $278,929 |
| Number of Loans Given | | 228 |
| Total Amount Loaned | | $63,595,770 |
Establishments primarily engaged in operating resorts where skiing facilities are combined with accommodations are classified in Industry Group 7211, Traveler Accommodation.
This industry comprises establishments, commonly known as marinas, engaged in operating docking and/or storage facilities for pleasure craft owners, with or without one or more related activities, such as retailing fuel and marine supplies; and repairing, maintaining, or renting pleasure boats.
| Average Jobs Employed | | 10 |
| Average Loan Given | | $79,065 |
| Number of Loans Given | | 2275 |
| Total Amount Loaned | | $179,873,033 |
Building ships are classified in U.S. Industry 336611, Ship Building and Repairing;
Building boats are classified in U.S. Industry 336612, Boat Building;
Renting pleasure boats are classified in U.S. Industry 532284, Recreational Goods Rental;
Repairing pleasure boats are classified in Industry 811490, Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance;
Retailing marine supplies are classified in U.S. Industry 441222, Boat Dealers.
Retailing fuel for boats are classified in Industry 447190, Other Gasoline Stations.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating fitness and recreational sports facilities featuring exercise and other active physical fitness conditioning or recreational sports activities, such as swimming, skating, or racquet sports.
Illustrative Examples:
Aerobic dance or exercise centers
Ice or roller skating rinks
Gymnasiums
Physical fitness centers
Handball, racquetball, or tennis club facilities
Swimming or wave pools
| Average Jobs Employed | | 11 |
| Average Loan Given | | $52,657 |
| Number of Loans Given | | 30501 |
| Total Amount Loaned | | $1,606,092,659 |
Establishments primarily engaged in providing non-medical services to assist clients in attaining or maintaining a desired weight are classified in U.S. Industry 812191, Diet and Weight Reducing Centers;
Establishments primarily engaged in providing personal fitness training services are classified in Industry 812990, All Other Personal Services;
Establishments primarily engaged in operating health resorts and spas where recreational facilities are combined with accommodations are classified in Industry 721110, Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels.
Recreational sports clubs (i.e., sports teams) not operating sports facilities are classified in Industry 713990, All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries.
| Average Jobs Employed | | 17 |
| Average Loan Given | | $83,705 |
| Number of Loans Given | | 2218 |
| Total Amount Loaned | | $185,657,256 |
This industry comprises establishments (except amusement parks and arcades; gambling industries; golf courses and country clubs; skiing facilities; marinas; fitness and recreational sports centers; and bowling centers) primarily engaged in providing recreational and amusement services.
Illustrative Examples:
Amusement ride or coin-operated nongambling amusement device concession operators (i.e.,
supplying and servicing in others’ facilities)
Miniature golf courses
Archery or shooting ranges
Recreational day camps (except instructional)
Billiard or pool parlors
Recreational or youth sports teams
Boating clubs (without marinas)
Recreational sports clubs (i.e., sports teams) not operating sports facilities
Dance halls
Riding stables
| Average Jobs Employed | | 11 |
| Average Loan Given | | $59,838 |
| Number of Loans Given | | 12436 |
| Total Amount Loaned | | $744,146,572 |
Establishments primarily engaged in operating amusement parks and arcades are classified in Industry Group 7131, Amusement Parks and Arcades;
Establishments primarily engaged in operating gambling facilities (except casino hotels) or providing gambling services are classified in Industry Group 7132, Gambling Industries;
Establishments primarily engaged in operating casino hotels are classified in Industry 721120, Casino Hotels;
Establishments primarily engaged in operating golf courses (except miniature) and country clubs are classified in Industry 713910, Golf Courses and Country Clubs;
Establishments primarily engaged in operating skiing facilities without hotel accommodation are classified in Industry 713920, Skiing Facilities;
Establishments primarily engaged in operating resorts where recreational facilities are combined with lodging are classified in Industry Group 7211, Traveler Accommodation;
Establishments primarily engaged in operating marinas are classified in Industry 713930, Marinas;
Establishments primarily engaged in operating fitness and recreational sports centers are classified in Industry 713940, Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers;
Establishments primarily engaged in operating bowling centers are classified in Industry 713950, Bowling Centers;
Establishments primarily engaged in operating instructional camps, such as sports camps, fine arts camps, and computer camps, are classified in Sector 61, Educational Services, based on the nature of instruction;
Independent athletes engaged in participating in sporting events before a paying audience are classified in U.S. Industry 711219, Other Spectator Sports;
Independent athletes engaged in providing sports instruction without participating in sporting events before a paying audience are classified in Industry 611620, Sports and Recreation Instruction;
Independent athletes exclusively engaged in endorsing products or making speeches are classified in Industry 711510, Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers;
Establishments primarily engaged in providing scenic and sightseeing transportation are classified in Subsector 487, Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation;
Aviation clubs primarily engaged in providing specialty air and flying services are classified in U.S. Industry 481219, Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation;
Aviation clubs primarily engaged in advocating social and political causes are classified in U.S. Industry 813319, Other Social Advocacy Organizations.
Amateur, semiprofessional, or professional athletic associations or leagues are classified in Industry 813990, Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations).