Industry Classification
- 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.
- 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
- ABI/Inform Collection This link opens in a new windowProQuest - Includes: Dateline, Global Information, and Trade & Industry databases. Scholarly journals, newspapers, conference papers and proceedings, company records, economic data, and market information.
- Business Market Research Collection This link opens in a new windowProQuest - (1986-current) Contains company, industry, economic and geopolitical market research from three sources including Hoover's Company Profiles, OxResearch from Oxford Analystica and Snapshots
- Dun & Bradstreet Country Insight Reports This link opens in a new windowComprehensive information for evaluating risks and opportunities across the globe. Provides political, economic and commercial information on over 130 countries worldwide.
- First Research Archives This link opens in a new windowMarket 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.
- 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.
News Sources
Company Research
- Who Owns Whom This link opens in a new windowInformation on corporate family trees, containing more than 7.5 million companies worldwide. 1950s - 2015. Click on "Who Owns Whom" tab to access.
- ABI/Inform Collection This link opens in a new windowProQuest - Includes: Dateline, Global Information, and Trade & Industry databases. Scholarly journals, newspapers, conference papers and proceedings, company records, economic data, and market information.
- Business Market Research Collection This link opens in a new windowProQuest - (1986-current) Contains company, industry, economic and geopolitical market research from three sources including Hoover's Company Profiles, OxResearch from Oxford Analystica and Snapshots
- EDGARElectronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval system for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
- Dun & BradstreetDun & Bradstreet provides commercial data, analytics, and insights for businesses.
Non-profit companies
- 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.
- 990 FinderFrom the Foundation Center, which provides information on grant-funding and non-profit institutions.
Native Business Center
- Washington State Native Business DirectoryThe Spokane, Wash.-based Native Business Center operated by Sister Sky Inc. has launched the Washington State Native Business Directory to help drive awareness to Native-owned businesses in the state. The Washington State Department of Commerce funded the creation of the directory, which is being continually expanded. The Native Business Center team conducted outreach in June to the 29 federally recognized tribes to gather information on the Native-owned businesses, which run the gamut from art, food and beauty to construction, consultation and private investigation. At the start of August, the directory included information on 134 businesses.
