Industry Classification
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NAICS ( North American Industry Classification System)The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the standard used by Federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments for the purpose of collecting, analyzing, and publishing statistical data related to the U.S. business economy.
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SIC (Standard Industrial Classification)The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) was used to identify North American industries starting in 1937. Last updated in 1987, it was replaced by NAICS in 1997.
Industry Research
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Business Insights GlobalGALE - Business Insights: Global is a unique source for international business intelligence offering case studies, in-depth statistical data coupled with deep research, and the ability to compare global economies, countries and industries.
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ABI/Inform CollectionProQuest - Includes: Dateline, Global Information, and Trade & Industry databases. Scholarly journals, newspapers, conference papers and proceedings, company records, economic data, and market information.
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Business Market Research CollectionProQuest - (1986-current) Contains company, industry, economic and geopolitical market research from three sources including Hoover's Company Profiles, OxResearch from Oxford Analystica and Snapshots
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Dun & Bradstreet Country Insight ReportsComprehensive information for evaluating risks and opportunities across the globe. Provides political, economic and commercial information on over 130 countries worldwide.
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First Research ArchivesMarket analysis on more than 1000 top industry segments. Each report consists of key statistics and analysis on market and competitive landscape characteristics, operating conditions, business challenges, industry trends, current and historical industry growth, and more. Click on "First Research" tab to access. 2003 - present.
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Export.govU.S. government information collected from various agencies to assist American businesses in planning their international sales strategies and succeed in today’s global marketplace.
Company Research
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Who Owns WhomInformation on corporate family trees, containing more than 7.5 million companies worldwide. 1950s - 2015. Click on "Wow" tab to access.
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Business Insights GlobalGALE - Business Insights: Global is a unique source for international business intelligence offering case studies, in-depth statistical data coupled with deep research, and the ability to compare global economies, countries and industries.
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ABI/Inform CollectionProQuest - Includes: Dateline, Global Information, and Trade & Industry databases. Scholarly journals, newspapers, conference papers and proceedings, company records, economic data, and market information.
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Business Market Research CollectionProQuest - (1986-current) Contains company, industry, economic and geopolitical market research from three sources including Hoover's Company Profiles, OxResearch from Oxford Analystica and Snapshots
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Nexis Uni15,000 news, business and legal sources, including U.S. Supreme Court decisions dating back to 1790.
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EDGARElectronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval system for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Non-profit companies
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GuidestarA non-profit organization that compiles descriptions of and financial data on nonprofit organizations, including IRS tax forms, assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenditures. Free account registration required to view some information.
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990 FinderFrom the Foundation Center, which provides information on grant-funding and non-profit institutions.
