LibGuides: Industry Information Research Guide: Trade Associations & Trade Shows

Trade Associations & Trade Shows

To search for associations on Google, model your search on the following example:

Gale Directory Library
National and international trade association directories.
Business Insights: Essentials ( see Gale Business: Insights)
Open an industry profile and select ASSOCIATIONS in accompanying Industry Information box.
Plunkett Research Online
Use Industry Associations link within each industry report to search for trade associations.
Standard & Poor's Net Advantage (cancelled-see Business Source Ultimate for S&P CFRA Industry Surveys)
After locating the Industry Report, use the Industry References link in the report header to access key trade associations, trade publications and other sources.

EventsEye
Trade shows, exhibitions, conference & business events worldwide. Search by name, theme, date, location, organizer or keywords.
Federation of International Trade Associations
For access to trade show database, conferences, exhibitions and resources.
The Trade Group
Searchable template for trade shows.
Try this one first before using any of the others.
TSNN (The Ultimate Event Resource)
Search for tradeshows by name/keyword, industry, date, city, state or country.