The API supporting the LinkedIn Followers by Industry widget has been updated to match the industry breakdown found in native analytics. Due to this update, some of the existing industry names have changed and new industries have been added. All other industries remain the same.
The following are the updated names of existing industries. For a period of time both names will appear in the widget, but eventually be merged along with historical data under the new name.
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Old Name |
New Name |
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Airlines/Aviation |
Airlines and Aviation |
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Animation |
Animation and Post-production |
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Apparel & Fashion |
Retail Apparel and Fashion |
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Architecture & Planning |
Architecture and Planning |
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Arts & Crafts |
Retail Art Supplies |
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Automotive |
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing |
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Aviation & Aerospace |
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing |
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Biotechnology |
Biotechnology Research |
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Broadcast Media |
Broadcast Media Production and Distribution |
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Building Materials |
Wholesale Building Materials |
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Business Supplies & Equipment |
Retail Office Equipment |
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Chemicals |
Chemical Manufacturing |
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Civic & Social Organization |
Civic and Social Organizations |
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Commercial Real Estate |
Leasing Non-residential Real Estate |
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Computer & Network Security |
Computer and Network Security |
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Computer Hardware |
Computer Hardware Manufacturing |
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Computer Networking |
Computer Networking Products |
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Computer Software |
Software Development |
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Consumer Electronics |
Computers and Electronics Manufacturing |
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Consumer Goods |
Manufacturing |
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Cosmetics |
Personal Care Product Manufacturing |
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Dairy |
Dairy Product Manufacturing |
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Defense & Space |
Defense and Space Manufacturing |
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Design |
Design Services |
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E-learning |
E-Learning Providers |
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Education Management |
Education Administration Programs |
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Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing |
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing |
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Entertainment |
Entertainment Providers |
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Executive Office |
Executive Offices |
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Fine Art |
Artists and Writers |
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Fishery |
Fisheries |
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Food & Beverages |
Food and Beverage Services |
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Food Production |
Food and Beverage Manufacturing |
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Furniture |
Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing |
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Gambling & Casinos |
Gambling Facilities and Casinos |
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Glass, Ceramics & Concrete |
Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing |
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Government Relations |
Government Relations Services |
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Health, Wellness & Fitness |
Wellness and Fitness Services |
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Hospital & Health Care |
Hospitals and Health Care |
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Human Resources |
Human Resources Services |
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Import & Export |
Wholesale Import and Export |
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Individual & Family Services |
Individual and Family Services |
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Industrial Automation |
Automation Machinery Manufacturing |
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Information Technology & Services |
IT Services and IT Consulting |
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International Trade & Development |
International Trade and Development |
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Internet |
Technology, Information and Internet |
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Judiciary |
Administration of Justice |
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Legislative Office |
Legislative Offices |
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Leisure, Travel & Tourism |
Travel Arrangements |
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Logistics & Supply Chain |
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage |
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Luxury Goods & Jewelry |
Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry |
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Machinery |
Machinery Manufacturing |
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Management Consulting |
Business Consulting and Services |
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Maritime |
Maritime Transportation |
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Marketing & Advertising |
Advertising Services |
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Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering |
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing |
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Medical Device |
Medical Equipment Manufacturing |
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Medical Practice |
Medical Practices |
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Military |
Armed Forces |
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Mining & Metals |
Mining |
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Mobile Games |
Mobile Gaming Apps |
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Motion Pictures & Film |
Movies, Videos, and Sound |
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Museums & Institutions |
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos |
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Music |
Musicians |
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Nanotechnology |
Nanotechnology Research |
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Newspapers |
Newspaper Publishing |
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Non-profit Organization Management |
Non-profit Organizations |
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Oil & Energy |
Oil and Gas |
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Online Media |
Online Audio and Video Media |
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Outsourcing/Offshoring |
Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting |
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Package/Freight Delivery |
Freight and Package Transportation |
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Packaging & Containers |
Packaging and Containers Manufacturing |
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Paper & Forest Products |
Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing |
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Pharmaceuticals |
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing |
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Philanthropy |
Philanthropic Fundraising Services |
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Plastics |
Plastics Manufacturing |
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Political Organization |
Political Organizations |
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Primary/Secondary Education |
Primary and Secondary Education |
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Printing |
Printing Services |
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Professional Training & Coaching |
Professional Training and Coaching |
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Program Development |
Strategic Management Services |
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Public Policy |
Public Policy Offices |
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Public Relations & Communications |
Public Relations and Communications Services |
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Publishing |
Book and Periodical Publishing |
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Railroad Manufacture |
Railroad Equipment Manufacturing |
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Recreational Facilities & Services |
Recreational Facilities |
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Renewables & Environment |
Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing |
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Research |
Research Services |
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Security & Investigations |
Security and Investigations |
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Semiconductors |
Semiconductor Manufacturing |
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Sporting Goods |
Sporting Goods Manufacturing |
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Sports |
Spectator Sports |
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Staffing & Recruiting |
Staffing and Recruiting |
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Supermarkets |
Retail Groceries |
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Textiles |
Textile Manufacturing |
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Tobacco |
Tobacco Manufacturing |
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Translation & Localization |
Translation and Localization |
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Transportation/Trucking/Railroad |
Truck Transportation |
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Venture Capital & Private Equity |
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals |
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Veterinary |
Veterinary Services |
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Warehousing |
Warehousing and Storage |
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Wine & Spirits |
Beverage Manufacturing |
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Wireless |
Wireless Services |
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Writing & Editing |
Writing and Editing |
The following are the new industries now included in the widget. These industries will only appear from this day moving forward as there is no historical data available for them.
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Abrasives and Nonmetallic Minerals Manufacturing |
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Accessible Architecture and Design |
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Accessible Hardware Manufacturing |
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Accommodation and Food Services |
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Administrative and Support Services |
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Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing |
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Agriculture, Construction, Mining Machinery Manufacturing |
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Air, Water, and Waste Program Management |
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Alternative Fuel Vehicle Manufacturing |
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Ambulance Services |
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Amusement Parks and Arcades |
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Animal Feed Manufacturing |
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Apparel Manufacturing |
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Architectural and Structural Metal Manufacturing |
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Artificial Rubber and Synthetic Fiber Manufacturing |
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Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing |
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Baked Goods Manufacturing |
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Bars, Taverns, and Nightclubs |
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Bed-and-Breakfasts, Hostels, Homestays |
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Biomass Electric Power Generation |
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Blockchain Services |
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Blogs |
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Boilers, Tanks, and Shipping Container Manufacturing |
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Book Publishing |
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Breweries |
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Building Construction |
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Building Equipment Contractors |
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Building Finishing Contractors |
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Building Structure and Exterior Contractors |
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Business Content |
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Business Intelligence Platforms |
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Cable and Satellite Programming |
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Caterers |
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Chemical Raw Materials Manufacturing |
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Child Day Care Services |
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Chiropractors |
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Circuses and Magic Shows |
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Claims Adjusting, Actuarial Services |
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Clay and Refractory Products Manufacturing |
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Climate Data and Analytics |
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Climate Technology Product Manufacturing |
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Coal Mining |
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Collection Agencies |
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Commercial and Industrial Equipment Rental |
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Commercial and Industrial Machinery Maintenance |
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Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing |
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Communications Equipment Manufacturing |
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Community Development and Urban Planning |
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Community Services |
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Conservation Programs |
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Construction Hardware Manufacturing |
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Consumer Goods Rental |
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Correctional Institutions |
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Cosmetology and Barber Schools |
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Courts of Law |
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Credit Intermediation |
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Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing |
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Dance Companies |
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Data Infrastructure and Analytics |
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Data Security Software Products |
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Dentists |
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Desktop Computing Software Products |
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Digital Accessibility Services |
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Distilleries |
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Economic Programs |
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Education |
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Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing |
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Electric Power Generation |
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Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution |
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Electrical Equipment Manufacturing |
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Electronic and Precision Equipment Maintenance |
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Embedded Software Products |
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Emergency and Relief Services |
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Engineering Services |
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Engines and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing |
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Environmental Quality Programs |
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Equipment Rental Services |
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Executive Search Services |
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Fabricated Metal Products |
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Family Planning Centers |
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Farming, Ranching, Forestry |
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Fashion Accessories Manufacturing |
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Fine Arts Schools |
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Fire Protection |
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Flight Training |
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Food and Beverage Retail |
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Footwear and Leather Goods Repair |
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Footwear Manufacturing |
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Forestry and Logging |
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Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation |
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Fruit and Vegetable Preserves Manufacturing |
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Fuel Cell Manufacturing |
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Funds and Trusts |
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Geothermal Electric Power Generation |
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Glass Product Manufacturing |
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Golf Courses and Country Clubs |
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Ground Passenger Transportation |
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Health and Human Services |
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Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction |
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Historical Sites |
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Holding Companies |
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Home Health Care Services |
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Hospitals |
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Hotels and Motels |
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Household and Institutional Furniture Manufacturing |
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Household Appliance Manufacturing |
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Household Services |
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Housing and Community Development |
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Housing Programs |
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HVAC and Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing |
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Hydroelectric Power Generation |
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Industry Associations |
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Insurance Agencies and Brokerages |
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Insurance and Employee Benefit Funds |
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Insurance Carriers |
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Interior Design |
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Internet Marketplace Platforms |
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Internet News |
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Internet Publishing |
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Interurban and Rural Bus Services |
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Investment Advice |
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IT System Custom Software Development |
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IT System Data Services |
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IT System Design Services |
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IT System Installation and Disposal |
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IT System Operations and Maintenance |
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IT System Testing and Evaluation |
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IT System Training and Support |
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Janitorial Services |
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Landscaping Services |
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Language Schools |
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Laundry and Drycleaning Services |
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Leasing Residential Real Estate |
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Leather Product Manufacturing |
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Lime and Gypsum Products Manufacturing |
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Loan Brokers |
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Magnetic and Optical Media Manufacturing |
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Marketing Services |
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Mattress and Blinds Manufacturing |
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Measuring and Control Instrument Manufacturing |
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Meat Products Manufacturing |
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Media and Telecommunications |
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Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories |
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Metal Ore Mining |
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Metal Treatments |
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Metal Valve, Ball, and Roller Manufacturing |
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Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing |
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Military and International Affairs |
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Mobile Computing Software Products |
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Mobile Food Services |
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Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing |
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Movies and Sound Recording |
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Museums |
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Natural Gas Distribution |
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Natural Gas Extraction |
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Nonmetallic Mineral Mining |
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Nonresidential Building Construction |
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Nuclear Electric Power Generation |
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Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities |
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Office Administration |
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Office Furniture and Fixtures Manufacturing |
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Oil and Coal Product Manufacturing |
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Oil Extraction |
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Oil, Gas, and Mining |
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Online and Mail Order Retail |
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Operations Consulting |
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Optometrists |
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Outpatient Care Centers |
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Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing |
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Pension Funds |
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Performing Arts and Spectator Sports |
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Periodical Publishing |
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Personal and Laundry Services |
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Personal Care Services |
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Pet Services |
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Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists |
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Physicians |
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Pipeline Transportation |
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Plastics and Rubber Product Manufacturing |
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Postal Services |
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Primary Metal Manufacturing |
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Professional Organizations |
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Professional Services |
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Public Assistance Programs |
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Public Health |
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Racetracks |
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Radio and Television Broadcasting |
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Rail Transportation |
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Ranching and Fisheries |
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Real Estate Agents and Brokers |
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Real Estate and Equipment Rental Services |
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Regenerative Design |
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Renewable Energy Equipment Manufacturing |
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Renewable Energy Power Generation |
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Repair and Maintenance |
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Residential Building Construction |
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Retail Appliances, Electrical, and Electronic Equipment |
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Retail Art Dealers |
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Retail Books and Printed News |
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Retail Building Materials and Garden Equipment |
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Retail Florists |
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Retail Furniture and Home Furnishings |
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Retail Gasoline |
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Retail Health and Personal Care Products |
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Retail Motor Vehicles |
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Retail Musical Instruments |
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Retail Office Supplies and Gifts |
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Retail Pharmacies |
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Retail Recyclable Materials & Used Merchandise |
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Reupholstery and Furniture Repair |
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Robot Manufacturing |
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Robotics Engineering |
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Rubber Products Manufacturing |
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Satellite Telecommunications |
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Savings Institutions |
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School and Employee Bus Services |
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Seafood Product Manufacturing |
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Secretarial Schools |
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Securities and Commodity Exchanges |
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Security Guards and Patrol Services |
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Security Systems Services |
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Services for Renewable Energy |
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Services for the Elderly and Disabled |
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Sheet Music Publishing |
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Shuttles and Special Needs Transportation Services |
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Sightseeing Transportation |
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Skiing Facilities |
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Smart Meter Manufacturing |
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Soap and Cleaning Product Manufacturing |
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Social Networking Platforms |
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Solar Electric Power Generation |
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Sound Recording |
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Space Research and Technology |
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Specialty Trade Contractors |
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Sports and Recreation Instruction |
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Sports Teams and Clubs |
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Spring and Wire Product Manufacturing |
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Steam and Air-Conditioning Supply |
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Subdivision of Land |
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Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing |
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Surveying and Mapping Services |
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Taxi and Limousine Services |
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Technical and Vocational Training |
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Technology, Information and Media |
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Telecommunications Carriers |
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Telephone Call Centers |
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Temporary Help Services |
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Theater Companies |
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Transportation Equipment Manufacturing |
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Transportation Programs |
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Trusts and Estates |
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Turned Products and Fastener Manufacturing |
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Urban Transit Services |
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Utilities Administration |
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Utility System Construction |
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Vehicle Repair and Maintenance |
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Vocational Rehabilitation Services |
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Waste Collection |
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Waste Treatment and Disposal |
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Water Supply and Irrigation Systems |
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Water, Waste, Steam, and Air Conditioning Services |
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Wholesale Alcoholic Beverages |
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Wholesale Apparel and Sewing Supplies |
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Wholesale Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics |
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Wholesale Chemical and Allied Products |
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Wholesale Computer Equipment |
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Wholesale Drugs and Sundries |
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Wholesale Food and Beverage |
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Wholesale Footwear |
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Wholesale Furniture and Home Furnishings |
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Wholesale Hardware, Plumbing, Heating Equipment |
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Wholesale Luxury Goods and Jewelry |
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Wholesale Machinery |
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Wholesale Metals and Minerals |
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Wholesale Motor Vehicles and Parts |
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Wholesale Paper Products |
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Wholesale Petroleum and Petroleum Products |
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Wholesale Photography Equipment and Supplies |
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Wholesale Raw Farm Products |
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Wholesale Recyclable Materials |
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Wind Electric Power Generation |
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Wineries |
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Women's Handbag Manufacturing |
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Wood Product Manufacturing |
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Zoos and Botanical Gardens |
