Obtain addresses of local chambers of commerce to write for information about the company and the community in which it is located. The library has selected annual reports sent by U.S. firms. Many annual reports are available online at company home pages, and individuals may also request annual reports from companies. Each American company that issues stock must file a 10-K Report annually with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These reports contain narrative materials as well as detailed financial information.
Newspapers cover local businesses.
News about major national and international companies is also reported by the newspapers serving major cities.