Business & Management: Directories & Company Lists
Before You Search
When looking for a directory or list of companies, it is important to identify the purpose and required information. For example: you may need a listing of the top real estate companies in Chicago. Required fields may include: company name, address, annual revenue, and president/CEO.
A Note About Contact Information
While it is relatively easy to find the company address and generic phone number, contact information for individual employees, especially C-suite executives, may not be available.
Company List Resources
General
- Mergent Intellect This link opens in a new windowOne of the best places to start for business information, Mergent (formerly Hoover's) provides an overview of public and private companies, including finances, industry classification, location, news, leadership and subsidiaries. UB ONLY
- S&P NetAdvantage This link opens in a new windowOnline access to Standard & Poor's publications. More InfoUB ONLY
- Better Business BureauWith it's mission of ensuring ethical business practices, The Better Business has information on thousands of businesses throughout the United States. Find basic information about a company and read reviews and complaints about the business you are researching.
- BuzzFileConsider this site when trying to find data on U.S.-based companies, particularly smaller, privately held ones. Free and fee-based services available.
- Official Black Wall StreetCreated by Mandy Bowman, Founder and CEO, Official Black Wall Street is the largest app and digital platform helping consumers find, review, and support Black-owned businesses.
- Fortune 500Filterable lists going back to 1996.
