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Business and Fundraising

Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce Databases Magazines and Newspapers

Articles on business, construction, real estate, money, technology, architecture, and the environment.

Business Databases

Access Video: Business & Economics

Over 2,000 documentary and how-to videos covering business education, business technology, economics, ethics and business law, finance, accounting and taxation, marketing, and management.

Business Plans and Profiles Index

An index to business plans, many available online, from The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.

Business Plans Handbook Databases

Sample business plans from entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses in the manufacturing, retail, and service industries.

Gale Virtual Reference Library Databases Dictionaries and Encyclopedias Education and Training

Cross-searchable full-text reference books on a wide variety of subjects including:

Business Plans Handbook sample business plans from entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses in the manufacturing, retail, and service industries.
College Blue Book guide to thousands of 2 and 4-year colleges and the programs offered.
Financial aid sources such as scholarships, fellowships, and loans.

Mergent Intellect Business Research Databases

Directory of over 245 million global down to homebased businesses with data for over 100 million executives, 1,000 First Research industry reports, company financial searching capability, KBR Key Business Ratios and Industry Norms, Nielsen Demographics, Nielsen Popfacts, Prizm market segmentation, consumer lifestyle by zip code, Indeed job listings, and directory information for over 250 million residences with previously associated addresses and relatives. Download up to 20,000 records at a time.

Morningstar Investment Research Center Databases

Investing data and reports on 23000+ mutual funds, 7000+ stocks, and investment management tools. Online training sessions and Financial Literacy webcasts are available. For technical support, please contact 1-866-229-9449 or libraryservices@morningstar.com.

ReferenceUSA Databases

Business and residential listings of US and Canadian companies, US residences, US job/internship searches (from Indeed.com), and new movers/homeowners (from US Consumers & Lifestyles). Download up to 250 records at a time. Instructional webcasts on growing a business and video tutorials are available. For technical support, please contact 1-800-808-1113 or reference@infogroup.com.

Social Explorer Databases

Current and historical demographic data from the United States presented in easily downloadable maps and tables. For technical support, please contact 1-800-334-4249 ext. 6484 or oxfordonline@oup.com.

Value Line Investment Survey Reports Databases

Stock analysis from Value Line.

Wall Street Journal Databases Magazines and Newspapers

Articles from the Wall Street Journal (1984-present). Tip: To see the most current complete articles, do an "Advanced Search," search by publication date and specific date range (enter the current date - current date), and select "Full Text" only. For technical support, please contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page.

Government Contracts

Doing Business with KCHA

Guide to doing business with the King County Housing Authority.

Doing Business with the State

Guidelines for doing business with the State of Washington.

Washington State Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)

Help for businesses seeking and obtaining contracts with local, state, and federal governments.

WSDOT Opportunities for Small Business

Contracting opportunities with the Washington State Department of Transportation.

Grants and Fundraising

Foundation Directory Online (FDO) Professional Databases

Contact information for over 140,000 foundation and corporate giving programs.

Only available at Redmond Library Nonprofit & Philanthropy Resource Center

Grant Station Databases

Potential funding sources for grant seekers.

Only available at Redmond Library Nonprofit & Philanthropy Resource Center

NOZASearch Databases

Philanthropic history and announced gifts of corporations, foundations, and individuals, searchable by giving interests and amounts.

Only available at Redmond Library Nonprofit & Philanthropy Center

Philanthropy

Find information and resources for nonprofits, fundraising, and philanthropy.

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance, The

The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance is a government-wide compendium of Federal programs, projects, services, and activities that provide assistance or benefits to the American public.

Help For Small Businesses

Bellevue Entrepreneur Center

Counseling and resources for small and start-up businesses on the Eastside, with a focus on women and minority-owned businesses.

Business Impact NW

Helping Washington State entrepreneurs start, grow, and finance their businesses through technical assistance, training, and loans.

Consulting and Business Development Center

Assistance for small businesses in Seattle's economically distressed communities via connections to Business School Students.

Green River Community College Small Business Assistance Center

Assessment, referral services, counseling, and hands-on training for small businesses in South King County and North Pierce County areas.

Highline Small Business Development Center

One-on-one counseling and business research for business owners and entrepreneurs throughout southwest King County.

Seattle Area Networking Groups and Events

Directory of groups, organizations, and events in the Seattle area.

Seattle Score

Free one-on-one business counseling and workshops to help clients grow or start a business. Make an appointment to meet with an experienced business professional at the Bellevue, Bothell, Kirkland, or Shoreline libraries. Free legal resources for business owners.