LibGuides: Steer Your Career: Businesses and Industry Activity

Matching your skills to existing busineses

Geographic Search via ReferenceUSA
Go to 'US Businesses' and click 'Search' then select the 'Custom Search' tab. Select 'Business Type' on the left hand side, then select 'Geography.' REMEMBER to select 'View Results.'
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Detailed information, including addresses and phone numbers, on more than 12 million U.S. businesses, 102 million U.S. residents, 683,000 U.S. health care providers, and 95,000 Technology Companies and 280,000 Executives Database.

IBISWorld This link opens in a new window
IBISWorld publishes America's largest collection of Industry Market Research Reports. There are over 700 reports, written at the 5-digit level of NAICS: North American Industry Classification System. Each report, of 25-30 pages in length, is updated regularly, ensuring that they reflect the current state of an industry.
Hoover's Company Profiles This link opens in a new window
Business research platform allows you to search U.S. and international company listings by industry, size, & geography to create marketing plans, conduct competitive analysis, and raise funds.