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Manufacturers' News, based in Evanston, Ill., is one of the nation's oldest and largest compilers and publishers of state manufacturers' directories and databases. The company employs more than 100 editors, who compile information using several resources, such as yellow pages, chamber of commerce lists, trade journals, newspapers and financial reports. The company offers a variety of useful business information, including address, phone, fax, e-mail, Web site, year of establishment, area of distribution, number of employees, annual sales, size of plant in square feet and type of ownership. Founded in 1912, Manufacturers' News additionally lists SIC and NAICS codes, ISO ratings, computer systems and brand names.

Founded in 1975, News Media Corporation is a publisher of more than 70 community newspapers in nearly 10 states. The newspapers provide a variety of local and international news on politics, health, entertainment, education, sports, community, weather and business. The entertainment section prints information on arts, books, food, movies and music. The newspapers also offer classifieds sections that advertise cars, homes, jobs, shopping, businesses and personals. The newspapers also feature a section on community events, obituaries, auctions and funeral notices. In addition, the newspapers publish articles from various expert columnists. With a location in Rochelle, Ill., News Media Corporation provides an option of online news to readers.