"No one is born knowing how to do business research." (Ross, 2020) Use the guide menu to begin exploring the "core four" types of business information: company, industry, financial, and consumer.
US Census Bureau: My Congressional DistrictMy Congressional District gives you quick and easy access to selected statistics collected by the U.S. Census Bureau through the American Community Survey (ACS) and County Business Patterns (CBP). The ACS provides detailed demographic, social, economic, and housing statistics every year for the nation's communities. CBP provides annual statistics for businesses with paid employees at a detailed geography and industry level.
StatsAmericaA set of economic development tools and reports that focus on innovation capacity. Regional data profiles provide easy access to population, housing, education, and workforce statistics at various geographic levels.
PRRI: American Values AtlasPublic Religion Research Institute (PRRI) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to research at the intersection of religion, values, and public life. The American Values Atlas's (AVA) interactive mapping system allows users to explore the differences and similarities between America's diverse religious, political, and demographic communities. In 2015, the AVA launched specific issue modules, covering topics such as immigration, abortion, LGBTQ issues, and others.
Wages by Area and Location (BLS)Wage and occupation data at national, regional, state, and metropolitan area levels from Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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GEDI's Get to Know Your Community ToolThe Government & Economic Development Institute (GEDI) at Auburn University promotes effective government policy and management, civic engagement, economic prosperity, and improved quality of life for the State of Alabama and its communities. The Get to Know Your Community Tool provides useful, at-a-glance information for your city or county.