Remember to use caution when using the Internet for research. Anyone can publish on the www!
Always evaluate a web site for
Here are some good websites for business information
Business website directory - Compiled by the Library of Congress' Business Reference Service
NY Times Business Navigator - Directory of business links
The Security and Exchange Commission
US Dept. of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis
US Dept of Labor - Bureau of Labor and Statistics
Unemployment data for NYS by statistical area, region or county
US Dept of Labor - Bureau of Labor and Statistics
BLS statistics on inflation and prices
Inflation calculator - http://www.bls.gov/data/inflation_calculator.htm