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Industry Information Sources

Databases and resources for industry research.

SIC & NAICS/Industry Classification

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is a standardized set of 6 digit numbers assigned to thousands of industries and subindustries. It replaced the older 3-digit SIC codes in 1997. Many business databases use NAICS and SIC codes to categorize their reports. Use the websites below to identify the best NAICS code for your industry.

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Kathleen Berger
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