Trade and industry associations provide a variety of services to their members and often, in addition, data and information about the industry to the public. Many publish trade magazines and/or statistical annuals, both good sources of industry information. Association web sites are often worth exploring.
- ASAE Gateway to Associations
Search this directory from the American Society of Association Executives for trade/industry associations and links their web sites.
- Encyclopedia of Associations
Call number: Ref. HS17 .G3
Available in paper only in Reference. An annual directory of associations of all kinds, including trade and industry.
- National Trade and Professional Associations of the United States
Call number: Ref. HD2435.N38
Available in paper in Reference only. Lists professional societies, trade organizations and labor unions with address and contact information, membership, budget and dues, list of publications, and meeting dates.
- Resource Center by United States Distance Learning Association
Here gives you Educational Statistics and Online Enrollment data on Distance Education Services.
- ThomasNet
Looking for suppliers, product sourcing or industry news, try this publisher's free platform.
- IQS® Industrial Quick Search Manufacturing Directory
IQS® is comprised of product/service specific vertical website categories representing American industrial manufacturers.
- Dun & Bradstreet Business Directory
Search 85MM companies, 100MM people by industry, location, and more.
