The U.S. Business Advisor provides businesses with access to federal government information, services, and transactions. The goal is to make the relationship between business and government more productive. Import and export information can be found at the home page of the International Trade Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce . Information on the labor force and the economy at a glance is available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics . Information Hoover's Online is a good source for information on businesses.
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Wall Street Research Net consists of over 140,000 links to help professional and private investors perform fundamental research on actively traded companies and mutual funds and locate important economic data that moves markets. The Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce gives information about the business climate in Fort Smith and a good summary of how and where to apply for various types of business licenses. Arkansas Economic Development Commission provides good information on various state programs to encourage and recognize businesses in Arkansas. Information about the state of Arkansas, its cities, utilities, universities, and nonprofit organizations involved in the economic development efforts for the state is available from the Development Information Network of Arkansas . Links to other Arkansas business development sites are included.