Trade and Industry Organizations
Trade and industry associations are organizations made up of businesses from specific industries or sectors. Many trade and industry associations conduct research, publish educational materials, and engage in a variety of public relations and political activities. Their websites can be sources of data and information useful for identifying major events and trends impacting domestic and international business.
A simple Google search for an industry term + "trade association" can help you find trade associations relevant to an industry.
Examples:
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General Background Information
- Oxford Research Encyclopedias This link opens in a new window
Current, peer-reviewed articles from over 25 encyclopedias. Includes the Encyclopedias of Business and Management, International Studies, Politics, and more. - Points of View Reference Source This link opens in a new window
Points of View Reference Source covers hundreds of topics, providing overviews of issues, points, and counterpoints. A Guide to Critical Analysis and articles that present multiple perspectives are provided for each topic. - Very Short Introductions This link opens in a new window
Concise introductions to a diverse range of subject areas written by experts in the field. Covers a wide range of subject areas and includes useful citations, references, and links.
Commerce, Trade, and International Relations
- Bureau of Industry and Security
The BIS is part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, providing resources for export controls and regulatory compliance. - Country Commercial Guides
Reports and insights on market conditions, opportunities, regulations, and business customs prepared by U.S. Embassies worldwide.
- globalEDGE This link opens in a new window
Provides key insights for international business professionals, including industry profiles, regulatory information, and relevant news and events.
- International Trade Association - Research by Industry
Industry reports and insights from the International Trade Administration. Includes featured trade events in domestic and international locales. - OECD Publications
Reports, research papers, policy papers, and briefs covering a diverse range of topics and issues of international impact. - UNCTADStat
From the United Nations Conference on Trade & Development, access to comprehensive statistical time series and indicators essential for the analysis of world trade, investment, international financial flows, and development. Includes articles and reports.
Company Profiles and Reports
- NetAdvantage This link opens in a new window
Company Profiles provide key news, events, and filings for many companies, and Industry Surveys detail key industry drivers, external trends, and major events impacting companies in an industry. - EDGAR This link opens in a new window
Find discussion of risk factors and events of major impact included in annual, quarterly, and current report filings for companies required to file with the U.S. SEC.
