Research Guides: Company & Industry: Private Companies: Websites

Internet Sources for Private Companies

The following websites have been selected by the librarians at Walker Management Library as being choice sources of private company information on the World Wide Web.

In addition, company and corporate websites often include a wealth of information including press releases, office/retail locations, company histories and key executives.

Thomas Register
Database of industrial manufacturers and suppliers with their product catalogs.
Inc. - The Inc. 5000
Each year, Inc. Magazine publishes a list of the fastest growing privately held companies with their growth rate, revenue, number of employees and a short company description.
Nashville Business Journal
Local weekly publication featuring Nashville business news.
Business Journal(s): Nationwide
The parent site of the Nashville Business Journal. Use the drop down menu at the top right of the site to choose from over 40 regional Business Journals covering metropolitan areas across the United States.
Online newspapers from around the world
You can often find articles about local businesses in the local newspaper.
National Association of Secretaries of State
U.S. companies must register with the secretary of state in which they are established. Often, you can often request articles of incorporation through the state office.
Regulatory Agencies-Executive Branch
If the company or its' principals are regulated (i.e. pharmaceuticals, healthcare providers) state and/or federal agencies are collecting filings or preparing their own company reports. These agencies may be able to provide you with these reports.
Regulatory Agencies-State and Local Governments
If the company or its' principals are regulated (i.e. pharmaceuticals, healthcare providers) state and/or federal agencies are collecting filings or preparing their own company reports. These agencies may be able to provide you with these reports.