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Associations Canada

Associations Canada

This library database covers Canadian, as well as some international, industry, professional or special interest associations. Searchable by type or keyword. You can use this to  identify key associations' websites and search for freely available newsletters, blogs or reports they they may publish on your industry. Please contact your local public or research library for access. Use of your library card may be required for online access to this resource. Print copies may also be available for in-person users.

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BC Science Clusters Directory

The BC Science Clusters Directory

Vancouver Public Library created this directory of BC companies in the following areas: life sciences, power technologies, sustainable energy, environmental technologies and services, nanotechnology and much more. You can purchase a CD version, with an included Excel file for $50.

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2010 - 7th edition. For more information contact: Science & Business Vancouver Public Library 350 West Georgia Street V6B 6B1 Tel: 604.331.3638 Fax: 604.331.3643 Email: newmedia@vpl.ca

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Business in Vancouver Book of Lists

Business in Vancouver, Book of Lists

Comprehensive collection of BC business data compiled annually as the popular BIV Book of Lists. Provides data on over 1000 companies including: websites, phone numbers, e-mail addresses, top executives' names, company age, revenues, profits and much more. UBC affiliates and in-person community researchers can obtain access to a print version (here are details on how to locate it) or you can get your own online subscription.

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Canadian Advertising Rates and Data

Canadian Advertising Rates and Data (CARD)
Advertising rates and related data on significant Canadian and international media. Use this resource to obtain statistics on the subscriber population for a particular publication that serves your target market. May be available online through your local academic or public library. Very little information is available for free but you can find more information about CARDonline here. UBC 

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D&B Hoovers

D&B Hoovers
Provides information on 18 million US and international companies, both public and private. D&B Hoovers' reports are generated quickly, and are easy to read. A fair amount of information is provided for free, but much more is available with a paid subscription. If you know the company name or ticker symbol of any of the key players in your industry, try searching for their Hoovers records to find key information. Use the link above for free information or contact your local library to see if they provide access. Affiliates of UBC may have access

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Check to see of your local research library is part of the ELN licensing agreement - https://bceln.ca/?dbid=69 Note – currently available at CAM, DC, KUC, LC, MUC, OC, TRU, TWU, UBC, UNBC, UVic, VCC

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Reference Canada

Reference Canada

Provides information on more than one million businesses throughout Canada. Includes name, address, phone number, contacts, number of employees, annual sales volumes, line of business, and credit rating. Vancouver Public Library subscribes to this online directory so check with your local library about access.

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Vancouver Public Library has online access for card holders. http://www.vpl.vancouver.bc.ca/electronic_databases/alpha/m

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