This guide explains how to use the Sorkins Business Information Database, including
searching for companies and executives, viewing profiles, downloading data,
and using the special features.
Search Page
Select any combination of search parameters to produce targeted results.
Region
St. Louis – Springfield, IL through Columbia, MO
Chicago Region – Companies north of Springfield, IL
Kansas City/Wichita Region – Columbia, MO throughout Kansas
List Type
List of Companies – Returns company profiles.
List of Executive Names – Returns executive profiles.
Company & Keyword
Company + Starts With – Search beginning of company name.
Company + Contains – Search any part of company name.
Description Keyword – Searches company descriptions.
Example:
Searching for employee-owned returns companies whose descriptions contain those words.
Sales & Employee Size
Select one or more sales ranges.
Select one or more employee size ranges.
Location
State
City (requires State)
County (requires State)
Street Address
Zip Code (single, multiple, or ranges)
Metro Area
Headquarters or Branch Locations
Phone Number
Reminder: St. Louis City is not included when searching St. Louis County.
Zip Code Example
63005, 63017, 63077–63088, 63101
Industry
Prime & Sub Industry
Only Prime Industry
Major Industry
Click on any industry listed. Then, a new page appears. The new page lists all sub-industries associated with the major industry selected. Select as few or as many as you see fit. Observe that you can “Check All” or “Clear” with the respective buttons at the top of the page. After you’re satisfied, click “Continue” and you will return to the main search page.
Industry Codes
Industry Keyword
Searching for Dairy returns businesses working with dairy products.
Ownership & Year Founded
Public
Private
Not-for-Profit
Government
Education
Year Founded Range
For a single year, enter the same year as both the minimum and maximum.
Executive Title
These criteria always return executive names.
Personnel Function
Personnel Hierarchy
Title & Responsibility
Executive Name
First Name
Last Name
Special Features
Who Uses Whom
Search for companies that use a specific bank, accounting firm,
or law firm.
STL Priority Lists
Highly requested contact lists for the St. Louis Metro Area.
Available to Unlimited Subscribers and library patrons.
New Biz & More
Daily business leads including openings, relocations,
expansions, and remodeling projects.
Archive Search
Search archived company profiles and closed businesses using
the same search parameters as the main Search Page.
Results Page
Search results display up to 250 companies per page.
Multiple pages may be available.
Navigation
Left / Right Arrows
Jump to Page Number
Check All
Check All Pages
Clear
Clear All Pages
Actions
View Profile
Snapshot
Download
Profile Page
Company profiles include numerous interactive links.
Similar Companies
Other Options
Facebook Search
LinkedIn Search
Zip Code
Industry Codes
Company Website
Executive Profiles
Email Links
Download Page
Download Types
Executive Download – One row per executive.
Company Download – One row per company.
Executive Download Options
Top 1 Executive
C-Level Executives
Top 5
Top 10
Top 20
Top 20 is the maximum number of executives downloadable in one operation.
Executive Search Downloads
Executive searches download every selected executive from the results page.
About Sorkins
Founded in 1984, Sorkins began as a printed directory of regional businesses.
Over time it evolved into a searchable online database that enables users to
identify companies and executives using highly targeted search criteria.
Today Sorkins supports universities, corporations, libraries, researchers,
sales teams, marketing professionals, and job seekers by providing verified
regional business information.
Library patrons are encouraged to contact Sorkins for assistance with searches,
company information, or building targeted business lists.