Forum:KB:How does the Techno Union itself gain revenue?

For a while now I have been thinking and thinking of how in the world does the Techno Union itself gain revenue and profit. I know that its an association of technology firms, but the Techno Union itself needs operating revenue and probably wants to make a profit off the companies that are its members. I am sure they probably have high membership fees, but I wonder they do charge usage of their factories, facilities and services? They do research for companies and charge a fortune? Do they own large equity stakes in their subsidiaries, do they own the patents or intellectual property? Please help enlighten me Superdadsuper