Relevant, accurate information is key to starting an effective business plan or growing a successful business.  The internet can help you obtain excellent local, state and federal data and research to help you on your way. Please use the links below to start gathering your demographic and statistical information.

Reference USA - Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County brings you one of the world's largest databases of industry and company information, sales and employee figures.

Bizlink - Provides access to selected electronic and business resources. Users will find reliable, recent, and authoritative information from sites selected by PLCMC's professional Information Services staff.

FedStats.gov - Provides access to the full range of official statistical information produced by the Federal Government without having to know in advance which Federal agency produces which particular statistic.

Census.gov - Serves as the leading source of quality data about the nation's people and economy.

Charmeck.org - Transportation and traffic counts provided by Charlotte's Department of Transportation.

Thomas Register - Industrial search engine that provides one source for finding the exact product, service, or supplier –quickly and efficiently.

Bureau of Labor Statistics - The principal fact-finding agency for the Federal Government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics.

NC Demographics & Statistal Data - Database from the North Carolina State Data Center.  Provides access to over 1200 data series from state and federal agencies.

SC Office of Research & Statistics - Database from the South Carolina State Data Center.