Iowa Corporation Search »
The Iowa Secretary of State's Office maintains a database of information on every business which has incorporated in the state of Iowa. This includes information on over 200,000 corporations, over 500,000 officers of those corporations, over one million filings from those corporations, and additional information regarding stock, addresses, previous names, agents, etc.

New York Public Library How To Find U.S. Company Information »
A useful guide to researching company information in the library and
on the Internet. You'll find many of the resources at the Des Moines Public Library.

Annual Report Gallery »
Links to corporate annual reports that have been published on the Web.

EDGAR Database »
Search full text for copies of Securities and Exchange Commission filings for such forms as 10k annual financial reports, all posted within 24 hours after the date of filing.

Hoover's Online »
Profiles of 10,000 companies with links to news sources, financial reports, stock quotes and charts. More information is available to those willing to subscribe.

Thomas Register of American Manufacturers »
An indispensable tool serving many needs. Users may register for free to search 155,000 companies classified under more than 55,000 product and service headings. Search by product, service, company, or brand name and further limit searches by state. Entries include links to company catalogs, fax information services, and company home pages. Need to know who makes toothpicks? This is your source.

TradePort »
Intended as a comprehensive source for trade information, trade leads, and company databases, this site has a California emphasis, but is still useful to anyone interested in international trade. There's lots of links, tips and advice, including an online seminar to help you get started in international trade, lists of trade shows, and a searchable database of foreign companies from the National Trade Databank.