Industry Data

Data on an industry is often arranged by industrial classification numbers known as S.I.C. codes (Standard Industrial Classification) or N.A.I.C.S. codes (North American Industrial Classification codes). To find codes for the industry you are interested in, visit these sites:

Standard Industrial Classification Search http://www.osha.gov/oshstats/sicser.html
Search for the SIC codes of specific industries by keyword.

U.S. Census Bureau NAICS Page http://www.census.gov/epcd/www/naics.html
Information about the North American Industry Classification System as well as SIC correspondence tables.

Statistics

Some sites to visit for industry statistics include:

1997 Economic Census Data http://www.census.gov/epcd/www/econ97.html

The Economic census is done every five years providing national and geographic area reports on industries including number of establishments, payroll and sales.

County Business Patterns http://www.census.gov/epcd/cbp/view/cbpview.html
An annual publication, this source gives industry data, including number of establishments, employees and payroll for industries at the county level.

Trade Shows

For information on upcoming trade shows and events in an industry, visit these sites:

Trade Shows News Network http://www.tsnn.com/
Includes a searchable guide to major trade shows and the top news from industries. International in scope.

EXPOguide http://www.expoguide.com/
EXPOguide's listings aim to include all conferences and tradeshows worldwide.

Industrial Associations

Industrial associations are excellent sources of statistics and other data. These sites can be used to find organizations

AssociationCentral.com http://associationcentral.com
A directory of associations searchable by keyword. This site also includes industry news and events.

Gateway to Associations Online http://info.asaenet.org/gateway/OnlineAssocSlist.html
A comprehensive directory from the American Society of Association Executives.

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