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 Websites presented in alphabetical order Coin Laundry Industry Overview 
 Industry profile for the coin laundry, which "is defined as commercial-grade, self-service laundry equipment placed into service in a retail space." Discusses market value and cash flow, trends and characteristics, equipment (such as washers, dryers, and coin changers), operations expenses, and related topics. From the Coin Laundry Association, a network of laundry owners, distributors, and manufacturers. http://www.coinlaundry.org/resources/industryoverview.cfm Topics: Industries Last updated Apr 11, 2007 The Firehouse Network
A commercial site containing information for members of the firefighting and emergency medical services industries. Click on an interactive U.S. map and find state and regional news, websites, fire department profiles, discussion groups, job announcements, and more. Site provides links to products and services, events calendars, training opportunities, and the online version of Firehouse Magazine. http://www.firehouse.com/regions Topics: Environment, Industries, Medical Treatments & Devices, Science Last updated Nov 24, 2009 Help Yourself: Customer Self-Service Is Finally Catching On With Consumers
October 2005 analysis of the benefits and shortfalls for self-service systems used by consumers. The article notes an increase in consumer acceptance of these systems, which may stem from "demographics, with younger customers preferring to do for themselves" and "from a dramatic improvement in the self-service technologies themselves." Includes a discussion of the development of automated customer relationship management (CRM) systems. From a national network of credit union chief financial officers. http://www.cunacfocouncil.org/news/550.html Topics: Industries Last updated Apr 18, 2006 Laundromat Facts
Small collection of trivia about the self-service laundry, which was originally know as a "washateria." Topics include the Laundromat trademark registered by Westinghouse Electric, the first unattended, 24-hour self-service laundromat (1949 in Austin, Texas), early references to the word "laundry," and more. From the column Mr. Smarty Pants Knows of the Austin Chronicle. http://www.austinchronicle.com/mrpants/laundry.html Topics: Industries Last updated Apr 11, 2007 The Myth of Self-Service
This article provides a critical overview of the development of self-service at gas stations, grocery stores, banks, and other industries. It also discusses the beneficial use of call centers in various situations. From Connections Magazine, a journal that provides "information for the outsourcing call center, teleservice, & phone answering industry." http://www.connectionsmagazine.com/articles/5/070.html Topics: Industries Last updated Apr 17, 2006 Speakers.com
Provides biographies and contact information for professional speakers and entertainers. Topics include politics, business, health, humor, motivation, and sports. See also "Resources" for tips on finding the right speaker, and planning your event. http://speakers.com/ Topics: Industries Last updated Oct 9, 2005 U.S. Census Bureau: Annual & Quarterly Services
Launched in 2004 as "the Federal Government's first new economic indicator in nearly thirty years," this survey "is the centerpiece of a multi-faceted statistical initiative to address long-standing deficiencies in federal statistics covering the service sector." Includes statistics for information sector services; professional, science, and technical services; and administrative and support and waste management and remediation services. http://www.census.gov/services/index.html Topics: Economics, Finance, Industries Last updated Sep 22, 2009 Wedding Industry Research
Compilation of resources on the business of weddings (it is "not a guide on how to plan a wedding"), covering services (such as dresses, consultants, and caterers), statistics, associations, articles, books, and related resources. Compiled by Ellen Terrell of Business Reference Services at the Library of Congress. http://www.loc.gov/rr/business/wedding/ Topics: Industries Last updated Jun 23, 2008 www.FoodSafety.gov
A gateway to food safety information from various agencies of the federal government. Contains information for consumers, children, educators, and those in the food service industry. Includes advice on food and water safety, and news about product recalls and warnings. Provides links to online publications on food imports, food handling, foodborne pathogens, and contaminants. Lists agencies for reporting illnesses or product complaints. Maintained by the FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. http://www.foodsafety.gov/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Industries, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Feb 18, 2004 |
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