WHERE TO FIND BUSINESS INFORMATION ONLINE

1. Utah - Bureau of Economic and Business Research
   
   The Bureau of Economic and Business Research conducts research related to the structure and performance of the Utah economy, particularly with respect to its human and natural resources and policies for enhancing the well-being of its people. In addition to research for the University of Utah and State government agencies and private businesses. Periodical publications of the Bureau of Economic and Business Research include the Utah Economic and Business Review (six issues per year); Utah Construction Report (quarterly), Statistical Abstract of Utah; and Utah’s High Technology Directory. BEBR also produces other special reports and publications. The site provides access to these publications.
   
   www.business.utah.edu/BEBR
   
   
   
2. Utah - Economic Development Corporation of Utah
   
   “The Economic Development Corporation of Utah (EDCU) is a private, statewide, non-profit organization formed in 1987, to provide a unified and professionally managed economic development program promoting the State of Utah. This data base contains state wide info. There are some industry reports. It includes the Business Resource Guide, Utah Technology Alliance, Utah at a Glance, Demographics, and aeras of interest for businesses re-locating to Utah.
   
   www.edcutah.org
   
   
   
3. Utah Department of Community and Economic Dev.  » top
   
   The business section identifies Technology and Science Programs, Utah Facts and Research Information, Business Publications/Directories, Utah Trade Missions, International Business Development, Procurement and Technical Assistance, Business FAQ, and other business info.
   
   http://dced.utah.gov/
   
   
   
4. Utah State Tax Commission  » top
   
   The Utah State Tax Commission puts out several reports. The first web site listed above will bring you to the index of various reports, such as tax burden studies. The second site listed above brings you directly to sales information by industry by state, county, and major city. This should give you the sales data for your industry by state, county, and major city.
   
   http://tax.utah.gov/esu
   http://tax.utah.gov/esu/sales/sale014.htm
   
   To get to that site systematically, so you can see other report options, instead of going directly to it, do the following:
   
   
5. Go to: http://tax.utah.gov/esu
   (this page shows the variety of reports they produce)



6. Go to: Select “D. Sales Taxes” under “Analysis of Collections & Business Activity.”



7. Go to: Select “Quarterly Filings” at TOP of page DIRECTLY UNDER title of page.



8. Go to: Select one of the following at top left of page to quickly navigate through the report:
   
   • State wide by Detailed Industry County
   
   
   • By Industry Major City
   
   
   • By Industry
   (Or simply scroll down through the report)