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These websites have been picked by our reference librarians to assist you in gathering information. This is not meant to be a complete directory of web resources, but a collection of useful resources.
Business-News Online
Rutgers University Libraries–Business News Sources
Links to business news websites, including international news.
American City Business Journal
Online company and executive database, and events calendars.
Company & Industry Information
Annual reports
Selected annual reports.
EDGAR-SEC filings from public companies
Free public access to corporate information, allowing you to quickly research a company’s financial information and operations.
Hoover’s Online
Proprietary business information featuring a database of information on more than 30 million corporations and organizations, and more than 35 million people.
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)
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.
Standard Industrial Classification System (SICS)
Searchable SIC codes by keyword. The Standard Industrial Classification has been replaced by the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), but several OSHA data sets are still available with SIC-based data.
Thomas Register of American Manufacturers
Register searchable by company name, product/service, and brand name.
Local/State Business
Hanover County Economic DevelopmentHenrico County Economic Development
Chesterfield County Economic Development
Goochland County Economic Development
Virginia Business Magazine
Information on local/regional business information including statistics and lists of Virginia companies.
Virginia Economic Development Partnership
Provides general information on economic conditions around the state and offers specific information and services to companies considering expansion and relocation decisions.
Virginia Division of International Trade
A division of the Virginia Economic Development Partnership that assists Virginia companies with exporting manufactured goods.
Virginia State Corporation Commission
A regulatory agency that serves as the Commonwealth's central filing office for corporations, limited partnerships, limited liability companies, business trusts, and Uniform Commercial Code filings.

