LibGuides: JOUR3270 Public Affairs Reporting Research Guide: Business Beat

Resources for Business

Better Business Bureau
Link to U.S. and Canada BBB pages.
Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Omaha Chamber represents more than 3,100 businesses -- that's about two-thirds of Greater Omaha’s workforce. Strengthened by one of the largest Chamber memberships in the country and a 5-star accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber acts as the voice for businesses in the region and is driven by a vision to be the catalyst organization that ensures Greater Omaha is a vibrant place to do business, work and live.
Greater Omaha Economic Development Partnership
Greater Omaha is Home to Fortune 500 Headquarters
Thanks to a thriving economy, Omaha, Nebraska, is home to the headquarters of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Union Pacific Railroad, ConAgra Foods, Kiewit and Mutual of Omaha.
Nebraska Business Development Center
For 35 years the Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC) has been providing management and technical assistance to businesses in Nebraska.
Nebraska District Office: Small Business Administration
SBA provides help with SBA services including funding programs, counseling, federal contracting certifications, and disaster recovery.
Omaha Convention & Visitors Bureau
Omaha puts your event at the center of attention. Located in the center of the country Omaha offers Midwestern hospitality and affordability with the excitement of a city at full throttle. A ground breaking cultural and music scene, top-notch attractions and a lively downtown entertainment district give Omaha its unique flavor.
Omaha Economic Development Corporation
Omaha Economic Development Corporation (OEDC) was established as a 501(c)(3) non-profit community development corporation in 1977. The mission of OEDC is to implement economic development projects, housing, and community revitalization programs that create jobs, business ownership opportunities and other economic benefits for area residents.
Visit Omaha
We invite you to visit Omaha, find unique adventures and create new memories for your family and friends. Raise your arms, say ‘ahh' and experience a weekend state of mind, any day in Omaha. Find everything you need to plan your visit right here. Discover out of the ordinary things to do, restaurants you won't find anywhere else, distinct shopping and hot spots for live music.
William Brennan Institute for Labor Studies
The William Brennan Institute for Labor Studies began July 1, 1980 as the result of the combined efforts of the Nebraska labor movement and the University of Nebraska. Its statewide mission is to foster creative and critical thinking among labor leaders, potential leaders, and interested members by providing relevant information and training in the skills needed in today's changing economy and workplace.

Business Databases

ABI/INFORM Global
One of the most comprehensive business databases on the market, offering the latest business and financial information for researchers at all levels. It includes in-depth coverage from thousands of publications, most of them in full-text. With ABI/INFORM Global, users can find out about business conditions, management techniques, business trends, management practice and theory, corporate strategy and tactics, and competitive landscape. Includes articles from the Wall Street Journal (1984-current ) and the Financial Times (1996-current [30-day embargo]).
ABI/INFORM Dateline
Major source for business-related articles published in local and regional sources across the United States..
Business Source Complete
Provides full text for more than 4,000 journals in all disciplines of business, including the Harvard Business Review (1922-current). Additional full text, non-journal content includes market research reports, industry reports, country reports, company profiles and SWOT analyses.