Mergent Intellect is one of the best places to start identifying and researching potential employers. This database has several tools that will help you learn more about particular industries, companies and organizations.
- Advanced Search – Find companies and executives based on industry, size, location, type of ownership, and other criteria.
- First Research – Enter your louisville.edu email address to access brief overviews of thousands of industries.
Mergent Video Tutorials
- Search for a specific industry in limited geographical area -- This video demonstrates how to select industries and restrict searches to fixed geographical areas using grocery stores in Louisville as an example.
Industry Codes
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North American Industry Classification (NAICS)Available online or in Ekstrom Library Reference Book Stacks, 2nd Floor Ekstrom (Call Number HF 1042. N6)
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SIC CodesAvailable online or in Ekstrom Library Reference Book Stacks, 2nd Floor Ekstrom (Call Number: HF 1042. A55)
Gale Directory Library
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Encyclopedia of Associations: International OrganizationsMultinational and national membership organizations from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe - includes U.S.-based organizations with a binational or multinational membership.
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Encyclopedia of Associations: National Organizations of the U.S.Nonprofit American membership organizations. Covers more than 23,000 organizations in categories such as trade, business, legal, governmental, public administration, cultural; educational; veterans, athletic and more.
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Encyclopedia of Associations: Regional, State and Local OrganizationsAssociations and societies at the regional (both interstate and intrastate), state, county, city, neighborhood, and local levels. Includes District of Columbia, and U.S. territories of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
NonProfit Guides
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melissaData Nonprofit LookupSearch by zip code or organization name.