Business & Career

Business and Company Resource Center - Business & Company Resource Center brings together in a single database company profiles, company brand information, rankings, investment reports, company histories, chronologies, and periodicals. Search this database to find detailed company and industry news and information

 Demographics Now - database of demographics, consumer and business statistics.  Covers the entire nation

Reference USA - a database listing millions of U.S. business

Business Resources - detailed list of books and web resources compiled by Spokane Public Library staff on a variety of topics such as starting your business, doing business with the government and more

Demographic Resources - Arranged by increasing geographic area from local to national, the resources listed here give details on population, spending patterns, age, education, housing, etc.

Employment and Career Resources - a compilation of resources to aid job seekers with works on choosing a career, writing effective resumes, developing interview skills and searching for jobs

Investment Resources - a selection of reputable resources that provide stock and mutual fund selection guidance and overall investment tips

Patent, Trademark & Copyright Resources - a guide through the field of intellectual property, including tips on how to conduct patent searches, apply for trademarks and research copyright issues

Standards & Specifications Resources - a guide to finding industry standard and specifications. 

Business Blog - coverage of interesting items from business world, with an emphasis on the local Spokane business environment

BigCharts Stock Quotes - current and historical stock quotes

Bizfindernw.com - a Spokane, Coeur d'Alene and Inland Northwest business directory sponsored by the Spokesman Review which includes customer ratings

Bureau of Labor Statistics - employment, consumer price indices, and other economic information
EDGAR Dissemination Project - public company financial data submitted to the Securities and Exchange Committee

NAICS - North American Industry Classification System

Small Business Knowledge Base - guides and worksheets on how to start and manage a small business

Spokane Journal of Business Index - use this database to search by company name or headline for articles relating to business activity in the Inland Northwest back to 1986. Full text of back issues are available in microfilm or hard copy at the Downtown Library

U.S. Patent & Trademark Office - free patent and trademark databases
Washington Prospector - demographic data useful for determining market size and best business location prospects

WorkSource Spokane - the local employment office. Find job listings and training information

WorkSource Washington - Washington State's official online employment site

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- taxpayer-funded subscription database - requires city library card outside of library

- librarian-created Find the Best resources page

- librarian-created Blog page