LibGuides: Company Information: Private Companies

Library Print Resources

Who's Who in Finance and Business
Call Number: HF3023.A2 .W5 2009-10

Reference Collection - Level 1
LexisNexis Corporate Affiliations
Call Number: HG4057 .A217 2011 v.1-8

Reference Collection - Level 1

Directories

OneSource
- Why search here?
  Use OneSource to find both top-line information and in-depth intelligence on industries, companies (both public and private), executives and corporate family structures.
- What's included?
  OneSource contains information from more than 2,500 data sources, including market research, analyst reports, regulatory filings, news releases and much more.
Gale Business Collection
- Why search here?
  Gale Business Collection provides full-text coverage of all business disciplines including accounting, economics, finance, marketing, management and strategy, as well as business theory and practice.
- What's included?
  Gale Business Collection contains nearly 4,000 leading business and trade publications, complemented by a selection of international, U.S., and regional news publications.

Company News

Business Source Complete
- Why search here?
  Business Source Complete is a comprehensive database that includes scholarly journals and business periodicals covering topics such as management, economics, finance, accounting, international business and more.
- What's included?
  BSC provides the full text of more than 8,800 scholarly publications, such as the Harvard Business Review, some dating from as far back as 1922.
IBIS World
- IBISWorld is the largest publisher of industry analysis in the world, covering every segment of the economy. This information is based on official data sources, like the U.S. Census Bureau, and is updated every 3-4 months, ensuring access to the latest information.
- IBISWorld is a "one-stop shop" provider of comprehensive business intelligence on over 1,200 U.S. industries. Traditionally, management, marketing, MBA, logistics/ supply chain, entrepreneurship, accounting, economics & finance groups will find the most value in the reports.

Government Websites - Federal

Private companies must file accurate information with the government. The type of filing, as well as level (i.e., Federal, State, or Local), depends on the industry or geographic location of the company.

Federal Procurement Data Center
FedBizOpps
American City and County
National Labor Relations Board
Occupational Safety & Health Administration OSHA
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Environmental Protection Agency
Patent & Trademark Office
PACER
Note - it takes 2 weeks to register for an account.

Government Websites - State & Local

State Resources

A good place to look for State resources are the websites of the following departments:

Secretary of the State/Commonwealth
Attorney General
Department of Economic Development
State Courts

Local Resources

A good place to look for Local resources are the websites of the departments listed below. Search for a department using the name of a particular town (i.e., City Clerk of Boston):

Town or City Clerk
Town or City Assessor
Chamber of Commerce, also called the Board of Trade in some cases.

Nonprofits, Manufacturers, Banks - Free Websites

Use these resources to find information on special industries such as nonprofits, manufacturers, and banks.

Guidestar
- Why look here?
  Find basic information on nonprofit organizations.
- What's included?
  While some information requires a paid subscription, useful information such as recent Form 990s is free.
Thomas Register of American Manufacturers
- Why search here?
  Use this resource to find information on manufacturing firms.
- What's included?
  Information on over 168,000 U.S. manufacturing firms, including information about firm products.
Uniform Bank Performance Reports
- Why search here?
  To find information on the banking industry.
- What's included?
  Includes Uniform Bank Performance Reports which banks are required to file with the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council.