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Finding Lists of Companies with Data Axle's Reference Solutions

This video was created by Brooklyn Public Library walks you through how to use the Data Axle Reference Solutions U.S. Businesses database. This video was created when this product was still called ReferenceUSA, but the interface is still the same.

Finding Lists of Companies Using Industry Associations, Trade Shows, and Add-Ons

Industry Association Member Directories:

Industry Associations are professional organizations that are dedicated to advancing the interests of a particular industry, and they usually have "member directories" that are freely accessible on their websites. These are typically organized by what type of product or service that the company provides within that industry.

How to search for an Industry Association's Member Directory:

  • Example ChatGPT/AI/LLM search: "what are the trade associations for the biotechnology sector? Only include associations that have meber directories."
  • Example Google search: farmers market industry association site:.org - From there, search the website for a member directory.

 

Trade Show Exhibitor Lists:

Trade shows are events where buyers and sellers within a particular industry convene to conduct businesses. These conventions also tend to have dedicated websites that have "exhibitor lists." These lists are typically organized by what specific product or service the companies provide within that industry.

How to search for a Trade Show's Exhibitor List:

  • Example ChatGPT/AI/LLM search: "What are the best trade shows or expos for the construction industry? Only include results that have exhibitor lists."
  • Example Google search: bar industry trade show - From there, search the website for an "exhibitor list."

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