Use the Dow Jones Business Directory to find important industry-related Web sites, publications and associations. Other useful tools are Association Central and Associations Unlimited . Articles often mention trade and industry associations by name that can then be looked up in these sources. U.S. Business Browser also links to industry information sources. These are Web sites oriented towards facilitating electronic commerce.
Some industries have their own portals .
For example, the Chemical Industry Home Page bills itself as the worldwide search engine of the chemical industry. You may also use the Dow Jones Business Directory and the other Internet search engines and directories listed in the Web Sites subject guide to find these them. Top Learn who the industry leaders are. Hoover's Online provides information on leading companies and their top competitors. List of Lists compiles links to company rankings on the Web.