Documents include reports and regional analysis, statistical data, budgets and directories. There was no attempt to make this a historical bibliography. The major local, regional and state organizations are producing important information. Topics covered here are limited to those about economic development, business climate, starting a business, labor statisics, demographics, minorities' and women's businesses, and legislation and legislators. Business researchers and librarians alike often find it difficult to gain a perspective on local publishing by various state and regional agencies.
Publications appear at irregular intervals.
Organizations change names, or the names of their publications. Sometimes it is unclear which agencies will provide which kind of information, or whether they will continue to collect and publish it. A coordinated means to disseminate the information can be lacking, too. This publication will be a tool for researchers to see what kinds of information is available, and for librarians as an aid in developing and maintaining their collections. The same type of information is provided in each section, and consists of the name of the publication and contact information for that agency.