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Welcome to the new Business Subject Guide. Find the business information you need to start, grow and succeed in your small business.
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Selected Directories

These print reference directories are available in our various community libraries. Click on the link to locate the owning library. 

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Directory Information

 The Contra Costa County Library has useful print and online directories. Directories may also be found on the web. This page  will help you locate the directory you need.

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Contra Costa Library Databases

You need a library card to use these resources.  Contra Costa County residents who need a library card can apply online now and start using these resources immediately.

Due to budget cuts, ReferenceUSA is no longer available as of July 1, 2010.

  • Business & Company Resource Center  
      
      
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    You may search for a specific company or search for companies in a city and state.
  • Encyclopedia of Associations  
      
      
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    Now in the Gale Directory Library database. Search all three directories - national, international or regional or a specific directory using "Advanced Search". It includes the National Directory of Nonprofit Organizations.
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Company Listings

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Specialized Directories

These internet sites provide searchable directories. Registration may be required.

  • A.M. Best Company
    One of the major rater's of insurance companies, A.M. Best provides free Best ratings with registration. Other information is available by subscription.
  • American Association of Advertising Agencies
    Search among its' members to find an agency that serves your industry and provides the services you need
  • Black's Guide
    Search brokers and commercial properties in selected U.S. cities.
  • Blue Book of Building and Construction
    There are hundreds of thousands of companies, including general contractors, sub-contractors, architects, engineers, manufacturers, equipment, material, and product suppliers. Searchable by region, then keyword or company name, then narrow by county.
  • Call Center Companies
    Information about call centers and of major call centers from Wikipedia.com
  • Chron200
    The top 200 public bay area companies ranked by revenue
  • Industry Link
    Search for companies by industry
  • Industry Quick Search
    Search by company name or by product category
  • O'Dwyer's Public Relations Firms
    Search the 400+ firms listed in O'Dwyer's database. Results are listed by firm name in alphabetical order with a link to the firm's full listing. Possible queries include firm name, staff member, client and PR specialty. *Note: Use our geographical index
  • Reel Directory
    A directory of businesses and individuals working in all aspects of film, video, and multimedia production, serving Northern California. Searchable and browsable by category including location stages, production companies, crew, equipment, sets, costumes.
  • Sweet's Online: Building Product Information
    A searchable collection of information on building materials based on manufacturer's catalogs, arranged in 16 building trades divisions.
  • ThomasNet
    This on-line directory is searchable by product, service, or company name and geographic area for manufacturers of industrial products, services, and suppliers in the U.S. and Canada.
  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce -Accredited Chambers
    You may search for U.S. Chambers of Commerce that have applied and received accreditation from this organization.
  • Used Equipment Dealers Network
    The Used Equipment Network lists over 75,000 pieces of used industrial, commercial and professional equipment currently for sale by used equipment dealers
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International Directories

  • Export Yellow Pages
    Search by product or company name worldwide
  • Europages: The European Business Directory
    EUROPAGES has 1.500.000 European and international suppliers, manufacturers and distributors listed in its BtoB directory.
  • NTDB Global Trade Directory  
      
    Search by product, company name or H.S. Code.
    This link provides limited access to the National Trade Data Bank, a subscription database, where sellers and buyers may register free to sell a product.
  • Kompass
    2.3M companies in 66 countries referenced by 57.000 product & service keywords. Basic search by company name or product and country is free. Advanced search is fee-based as is additional company information.
  • SoluSource (WasThomas Global Register)
    Covers industrial manufacturers and suppliers worldwide. Searchable by product/service. Identify what companies operate in a country.
  • TSNN.com The Ultimate Trade Show Resource
    Contains worldwide directories of trade shows, exhibitions, and conferences; suppliers; and venues
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Search for Businesses

  • Manta  
      
      
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    MANTA lists over 63 million companies worldwide. searchable by industry and location. Results may be filtered by employees size and company revenue. You may add your business.
  • Employer Locator for U.S. Busineses  
      
    Search by location using zip code & radius and then sort by city. Other search options - industry, occupation.
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Phone Directories

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Search Companies by Unique Number

  • D&B Small Business Solutions  
      
    Dun & Bradstreet's database allows "to search for a business by name, location, D&B D-U-N-S® Number, or telephone number from the D&B database of over 13 million U.S. companies".The Dun's Number and any reports will not be shown unless purchased.
  • Dun's Registered Network
    Companies who belong to Dun's Registered Network are listed alphabetically. The Dun's logo is displayed on their website, and a Dun's number is listed.
  • Registered Identification Number Database
    Consumers can use this database to look up the company name from the RN number sometimes found on textile, wool, and fur product labels instead of the manufacturer's name. Registered identification numbers (RN) are issued by the Federal Trade Commission.
  • US PIC Codes
    Presubscribed Interexchange Carrier (PIC) codes are used to identify US long distance carriers. Find out which company owns that 10-10 long distance code.
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