This list of resources can help you find demographic information, get a clear picture of your target market, learn more about your industry, and much more. Not sure of what you are looking at here? Head over to the Get Started page to see these resources broken down by subject area.
Company profiles, industry reports, case studies, access to over 8,000 business journals.
Combining Foundation Directory Online with GuideStar, Candid puts all your grant and nonprofit research onto one platform.
CoStar is the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics and news.
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Subscription supported by the City of Spokane, University District, NEPDA and S3R3 Solutions.
Over 180 million residential listings and business directories useful for market research, competitive analysis, and sales lead list generation. Formerly ReferenceUSA.
User note: As of 6/1/2026, Foundation Directory Online and GuideStar have merged into one platform with the name of Candid. See above.
Learn how to plan, fund, start, and manage your small business or startup with sample business plans, how-to guides, articles, and more.
Research and compare global economies, countries, and industries with in-depth analysis on over 400,000 companies.
Plan, grow, and optimize a business or nonprofit organization, using a step-by-step guided process along with business development tools and information.
Learn new skills with hundreds of high quality 6-week courses on professional development and business topics.
User note: As of 6/1/2026, Foundation Directory Online and GuideStar have merged into one platform with the name of Candid. See above.
Industry research reports and risk ratings on every U.S. industry.
Legal GPS is a gamified platform that helps new & existing businesses "do legal" without having to hire a lawyer.
Legal Information Source offers users the necessary tools and detailed how-to instructions for a wide range of legal issues, including full-text legal reference books provided through Nolo, the nation’s oldest and most respected provider of legal information for consumers and small businesses.
On-demand technology, creative, and business training taught by industry experts.
LivePlan simplifies business planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking for small businesses and startups. Just fill in the answers presented and LivePlan does the heavy lifting for you.
Investment information on companies, funds, and markets, along with newsletters, articles, and other educational information.
Research and analyze companies, deals, funds, investors and service providers across the entire private investment lifecycle.
Access at the Central Library, with assistance from Mark
Subscription supported by Treasury4 and Washington Trust Bank.
Placer provides location analytics including visit trends, trade areas, demographics, customer segmentation, and more.
Access at the Central Library, with assistance from Mark
PolicyMap is an interactive, web-based mapping and analytics platform. It aggregates thousands of socio-economic, demographic, housing, and health indicators, allowing users to visualize complex location-based data and uncover neighborhood patterns.
Planning to take your business to the global market? Pronunciator includes on-demand, self-paced language learning in over 80 languages.
Full-text access to over 24,000 publications including the Wall Street Journal going back to 1984 and the Spokesman Review going back to 1991.
RMA Statement Studies offers the full array of RMA’s online products that will meet your needs in training, industry intelligence, and surveys and studies ranging across three of RMA’s risk disciplines: Credit, Enterprise, and Operational.
Access premium demographic, business, health, and marketing data to create interactive maps, charts, and reports for your business and project research.
Use Gale Presents: Udemy learn and improve skills across business, tech, design, and more. Includes 6,000+ on-demand video courses in multiple languages.
Value Line’s comprehensive research center not only evaluates U.S. stocks, this expanded version also features mutual funds, options, and weekly investment and economic reports.
Washington State and federal legal forms covering many important business use cases.
