What is a NAICS code?
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), is the standard used by Federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments for the purpose of collecting, analyzing, and publishing statistical data related to the U.S. business economy.
Use the NAICS Search box to find NAICS codes for the industry of interest.
Examples of NAICS Codes:
415110 New and used automobile and light-duty truck merchant wholesalers
441120 Used Car Dealers
Some business databases, example, the Business Source Premier , can also be used to identify industry code. Search the industry of interest by key word and open the results to see industry class associated with the report.
E-Journals
The Library E-Journal page contains electronic journal across all subject areas. Search for any journal of interest using the search box or select the subject areas to search e-journals in business.
Economic Indicators and Retail Trade Reports
The U.S. Census Bureau website offers useful information related to business and industry.
For data on economic sectors, click on the link for Economic Indicators . For retail industries look for the link to Advance Monthly Sales for Retail Trade and Food Services.
Economic Census Data
The U.S. Census Bureau's Explore Census Data website is a good source of Economic Census data for 1997, 2002, 2007, 2012, 2017, and 2020. The Economic Census comes out every five years. It is the U.S. Government's official five-year measure of American business and the economy.
The 2020 Economic Census data has been released. To obtain the data available, check out the 2020 Economic Census releases by state.
Databases
- BCC Research This link opens in a new window
In-depth market research reports covering the technology, science, and healthcare sectors.
After clicking link:
- Click on the "Member Login" button in the top, right-hand corner of the screen
- Select the "IP AUTHENTICATE" option in the bottom, right-hand corner of the pop-up box
- IBISWorld Industry Reports This link opens in a new window
U.S. industry market research and industry risk ratings. Contains trends, statistics and analysis on market size, market share of competitors, and industry growth rates. Includes emerging industry trends as well as recent production performance.
- Marketscope Advisor This link opens in a new window
Extensive market commentary, independent investment analysis, real-time news and extensive data about a broad range of asset classes and sectors.
- PitchBook This link opens in a new window
Includes company profiles, news and data for private equity, venture capital, and mergers and acquisitions research.
Funding for this resource is provided by the University's Office of Economic Innovation and Partnerships and Horn Entrepreneurship.
