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Local Information in Databases
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Annual update to the "Economic Census" which shows economic activity for each industry sector by county. Now also includes metro areas and zip codes.
Directory of U.S. business. Lists size of company, year established, type of business, credit rating, top personnel, yearly sales and more. Data can be searched by name of company, name of officers, geographic area, SIC, size, revenue or any combination. Its geographic search allows you to focus in on any US local area.
Local Newspapers and Business Publications
BusinessNorth Covers business news in Northern Minnesota and Northern Wisconsin.
Duluth News-Tribune
Full text articles going back to 1995. Must have a Duluth Public Library
ProQuest News
Over 300 newspapers in full text including the New York Times and Wall
Street Journal. Contains many local newspapers from around the country,
with significant business content.
Regional
Business News
Full text of local business publications from around the country.
Star
Tribune
Full text of articles from the major newspaper in Minnesota and the
Twin Cities.
Local Reference Sources
Large collection of area links, listed by county and city.
Northland Connection
Excellent economic development information related to the Arrowhead
Region and Douglas County, WI.
Wikipedia
The Wikipedia has evolved into a respected reference source over the
years and many medium sized and larger cities have excellent articles.
Counties too. And the links cited can be good sources of information
too.
Local Legal Information
Minnesota State
Law Library: County and Municipal Ordinances
Find Duluth or other Minnesota ordinances, some of which, may impact
business.
Wisconsin Ordinances & Codes
Find Superior or other Wisconsin ordinances, some of which, may impact
business.
Minnesota State
law
Find Minnesota laws and regulations that may impact business.
Wisconsin state
law
Find Wisconsin laws and regulations that may impact business.
Codes in other
states: Municode Library
Find city or county ordinances, in other states, which may impact business.
If you have questions or are encountering problems, please contact me
Last Update: March 5, 2020
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