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Which of the following sectors best describes your business type?
Select the sector that best describes your business.
The Accommodations sector includes businesses that provide lodging or short-term accommodations for travelers, vacationers, etc.
The Administrative and Support Services sector includes businesses that support the day-to-day operations of other organizations.
The Arts, Entertainment and Recreation sector includes businesses that operate facilities or provide services to meet cultural, entertainment, and recreational interests.
The Construction sector includes businesses primarily engaged in the construction of buildings, engineering projects, or subdividing of land for sale as building sites.
The Educational Services sector includes schools, universities, colleges, and training centers, etc., that provide instruction and training in any subject.
The Finance and Insurance sector includes businesses engaged in financial transactions, involving the creation, liquidation, or change in ownership of financial assets, and/or facilitating financial transactions.
The Food and Beverage Services sector includes bars, restaurants, cafes, etc., that prepare food and beverages for customers for immediate on-premises and off-premises consumption.
The Health Care sector includes businesses that provide health care and assistance to individuals.
The Information sector includes businesses that produce, distribute, or process information, cultural products, and / or data. This sector includes newspapers, book publishing, motion pictures, sound recording, telecommunications, etc.
The Management of Companies and Enterprises sector includes businesses that hold the securities of other firms and their subsidiary firms and businesses involved in the management of other businesses. Businesses in this sector may also perform activities for businesses that are often otherwise conducted in-house.
The Manufacturing sector includes businesses that are involved in the mechanical, physical, or chemical transformation of materials into finished products.
The Real Estate sector includes businesses primarily engaged in managing real estate for others, selling, renting and / or buying real estate for others, and appraising real estate.
The Rental and Leasing sector includes businesses primarily engaged in renting, leasing, or otherwise allowing the use of tangible or intangible assets, and establishments providing related services.
The Retail sector includes any entity whose primary business is the sale of merchandise generally without transformation. This sector includes businesses that provide services in addition to retailing.
The Service sector includes any entity that provides a service to the public. Examples include, but are not limited to, legal services, financial assistance, advertising and photographic services, personal care and laundry service.
The Social Assistance includes any entity providing social assistance services directly to clients, such as homeless shelters, group homes, and animal shelters.
The Transportation sector includes all modes of transportation, including taxis, busses, and limousine services.
The Warehousing and Storage sector includes businesses that operate warehousing and storage facilities for general merchandise, refrigerated goods, and other warehouse products.
The Waste Management and Remediation Services sector includes all businesses that collect, treat, and dispose of waste materials. Waste includes materials such as garbage, septic waste, and construction debris.
The Wholesale Trade sector includes businesses that sell goods used to make other goods, goods to be sold at retail, or goods that will be used as a regular part of business (eg. A cash register).
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How would you describe your business stage?