Research

Industry Information

 

If you are trying to market to a particular industry and you need to get a run down on relevant details then you may want to run a report from Hoover's Online. There are industry reports for more than 600 business sectors such as Engineering, Dry Cleaning Facilities, Food Service Businesses andr Insurance Carriers.

Each industry reports contains an industry overviews along with recent developments, and an industry forecast and rating.  Reviewing a report can get you up-to-date quickly so you can be prepared and aware of importantindustry issues when interacting with companies or preparing for a job interview. 

On the right is a sample of the Fast Facts section for the Coffee Shop Industry.

Hoover's Online is available free at one of the many research computers at Skokie Public Library or via the Internet with a Skokie Public Library card.

Find New Clients With Industry-Specific Mailing Lists

Find major companies in your industry or build targeted contact lists using ReferenceUSA. This brief (3:29) video explains how. ReferenceUSA is free and accessible outside the Library with your Skokie Public Library card.

How to Discover Recently Opened Businesses

Illinois Public Records- Record Information Services (formerly known as Public Records Electronic Database.) Create lists of new and recently opened start-up companies in the Chicago area. The database is searchable by community, zip code, or owner’s last name. This resource is accessible outside the Library with a Skokie Public Library card.

Send Targeted Mailings to New Homeowners

Discover new customers with lists of new homeowners in the area using Illinois Public Records- Record Information Services (formally known as Public Records Electronic Database.) This resource is accessible outside the Library with a Skokie Public Library card.

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