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Government Business Sources

The government is the largest collector of business data, so don't neglect to check government sources. These are a few that may be helpful.

A-Z index of U.S. government departments and agencies
Find contact information for U.S. federal government departments and agencies including websites, emails, phone numbers, addresses, and more.
Business USA
Resources for starting a business or non-profit organization; financing; exporting or importing; federal government contracts; and state business resources.
Census QuickFacts
Search demographic data by state, county, city, town, or zip code.
GovInfo
GovInfo provides free public access to official publications from all three branches of the Federal Government.
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC.gov)
The mission of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is to protect investors, maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitate capital formation.
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA.gov)
Sections include: Starting & Managing; Loans & Grants; Contracting; Learning Center; Local Assistance; and, SBA Direct.
United States Patent and Trademark Office (.gov)
An agency of the Department of Commerce. Learn about and search for patents and trademarks. Recipient of the BRASS Best of the Best Business Websites Award 2015.
US Census Bureau
The Census Bureau's mission is to serve as the nation's leading provider of quality data about its people and economy.