Business.gov
Massive clearinghouse of federal and state information on business
development, government contracting, trade, taxes, workplace laws, business
statistics, and agencies useful for new or growing businesses.
Catalog
of Federal Domestic Assistance Federal
Government-offered loans, grants and scholarships for small business, education
and nonprofit use.
City
of Mesa Office of Economic Development - Entrepreneurial & Small Business
Development Program Includes "Guide to Opening and Operating a Business
in Mesa" and other useful information and links
for small business owners.
DoSmallBizMesa - Small
Business Resource Portal Starting, owning, or operating a business and don't
know where to turn for assistance? This small business portal will direct you to
local service providers who have information and can help entrepreneurs at every
step of the business process, from idea through expansion. Includes links to
assistance providers. Developed by the City of Mesa Office of Economic
Development, strategic partners in the community, and the EVIT web site program.
East
Valley SCORE SCORE, Counselors to America's Small Business, provides
free face-to-face and email business counseling, low-cost seminars, SBA loan
pre-qualification, and online tips for business owners. Connect with other
Valley/State SCORE chapters at
http://evaz.scorechapter.org.
EDGAR
(Securities and Exchange Commission Database)
Choose "Search for Company Filings" in Filings and Forms section
to search filings including 10Q, 8K, and annual reports on publicly traded
companies. Archived 1993 to current.
FedBizOpps:
Federal Business Opportunities The sole point-of-entry for federal
government procurement opportunities over $25,000. Includes both vendor and
buyer notices, and links to sites with procurement and related information.
Federal
Acquisition Regulations Uniform policies and procedures
for acquisition by government agencies (from 48 CFR, Chapter 1) in html and pdf
format. Includes index and search.
Hoover’s
Online Very basic company directory with links to
company home pages and some financial information. Most data accessible to members only
(registration and fee). For more complete Hoover's data, use ABI/INFORM
library database and click "Reference/Reports" on
company searches.
How
to Do Business with the City of Mesa Handbook Explains how to do
business with City of Mesa, including bid and purchasing department information.
Legal Notices (PDF, 114 KB, 4
pp.) List of local sources for public notices including bids, business licenses,
foreclosures, liens, patents, real estate notices, and other legal notices.
Mesa
Chamber of Commerce Chamber news, events, and a
searchable directory of Chamber member businesses with mapping function.
Online
Women’s Business Center Links to services provided
by the SBA (Small Business Administration) and
other agencies to assist women start and run a
business.
Patent
and Trademark Depository Office Official site for
searching for patents & trademarks, forms and software. Patents
full-text since 1976, full-page images since 1790.
Republic
100 Annual ranking of Arizona's 100 largest public and private
companies, as published in Arizona Republic. Can also obtain benefit information
(vacation, health plans, 401(k), education) and contact information.
SBA - US Small
Business Administration Starting, funding, and managing
your business, including business opportunities and disaster recovery
information.
Small Business Development Center
(SBDC) Training, free counseling, referrals and tools for the current or
prospective entrepreneur. Operated through Maricopa Community Colleges. Click
"Offices" for locations.
Stat-USA, Globus, and National Trade Data Bank
(NTDB) Economic, business, and international trade information produced by the US
government including country analysis and international market research. NTDB
Global Trade Directory allows search for importers/exporters. Some
features require password.
* Free access through Federal Depository Libraries. For use inside library only.
Please ask a librarian for help logging in to this web site.
ThomasNet Search for products,
suppliers, and manufacturing companies with this electronic version of the
Thomas Register of Manufacturers. Search by keyword, product/service, company,
brand, and geographically. Entries provide contact information and links to
websites.
University
of Arizona Economic and Business Research Arizona economic data from the
U of A Eller College of Management.
U.S.
Bureau of Labor Statistics Statistics and indices on
employment and unemployment, worker demographics, earnings, productivity,
employee benefits, occupations, industries, inflation, cost of living, and many
publications of the BLS.
U.S. Census Research number and
kind of business establishments using Economic Census, look up NAICS codes, and
explore population census for use in marketing and demographic studies. Produced
by U.S. Department of Commerce.
U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Find homes for sale
from HUD and other federal agencies.
U.S.
Housing Market Conditions Quarterly compilation of statistical data and
written reports including market trends from geographic regions; from US Dept.
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
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