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Industry Research

Every business fits into an industry sector. For instance, a clothing store is part of the retail industry, and an auto repair shop is part of the service industry. This guide presents a number of reference sources that provide an industry-by-industry overview of the U.S. economy.

Subject Guides

Suggested Links


Encyclopedia of American Industries
 This database covers twenty-nine (29) catagories of manufacturing, non-manufacturing and service industries. Within each industry class there is a snapshot of the organization & structure, background & development, industry leaders etc.
www.referenceforbusiness.com/industries/
 

Industry Data Finder
 provides links to over 30 key industries.
www.rh.edu/library/industry/industry.htm
 

Integra Information
 click on “free stuff” to get free snapshot reports of over 900 industries.
integrainfo.com/products/industrydata/frprodindata_indgroup.htm
 

International Trade Data System’s Industry Profiles
 assists businesses in locating data from over 100 federal agencies involved in international trade and import/export activity.
www.itds.treas.gov/commodityprof.html
 

Wetfeet.com
 offers industry profiles and company snapshots.
www.wetfeet.com
 


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