Researching the Local Community: Industry

Reference USA is a database that can be used to find "companies" located within a specific location. "Companies" include businesses, organizations, churches, ATMs, fire departments, police departments, schools, etc.

1. From the ISU Library homepage, click Articles & Databases
2. Click Databases A-Z
3. Scroll down and select Reference USA
4. Under US Businesses, click Search
5. Select Additional Filters
6. On the left, scroll down to Geography. Select one of the following as appropriate.
   1. City/State
   2. Metro Area
   3. ZIP Codes
   4. County
7. In the middle, use the dropdown to select the appropriate region OR type in the Filter Choices box to display only those which match your typing.
8. On the right, click the View Results button.
9. The Results appear. Click the Company Name to view more information.

The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) of the U.S. Department of Commerce provides economic accounts data  of the U.S. economy.

I suggested a way to pull up data but don't hesitate to explore on your own. There is a lot of data here.

MyWabashValley.com is a community news source affiliated with WTWO and WAWV. It includes local information on news, business, sports, events, weather, and recreation.

Click Sections.

Major employers. How find a job. Business and marketing research.

A Visitors & Convention Bureau provides information to those new to the community for business or pleasure. It includes information on events, museums, art, parks,  science, lodging, restaurants, shopping, and history.

The American Community Survey (ACS) of the U.S. Census Bureau uses a series of monthly samples to produce annually updated estimates for small areas (census tracts and block groups).

1. Go to the American Community Survey.
2. On the left, select Data Profiles
3. Select the most recent year.
4. In the box in the middle of the webpage, select your State.
5. Select your County or Place (town).
6. Click Get Data Profile button.
7. The Results appear below the button.
8. Click the following, as desired.
   1. Social Characteristics
   2. Economic Characteristics 
   3. Housing Characteristics
   4. Demographic Characteristics

"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.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."