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In which sector will your business operate?
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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 provide services to meet the cultural, entertainment, and recreational interests of their patrons. Establishments that produce, promote, or participate in such activities are considered part of this sector.
The Construction sector includes businesses primarily engaged in the construction of buildings or engineering projects (e.g., highways and utility systems), preparation sites for new construction, or in subdividing land for sale as building sites.
The Finance and Insurance sector comprises establishments primarily 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 businesses that prepare meals, snacks, and beverages for customers for immediate on-premises and off-premises consumption. There is a wide range of establishments in this sector, such as bars, restaurants, diners, dinner theaters, etc.
The Health Care sector includes businesses that provide health care and assistance to individuals using trained professionals.
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 primarily involved in the mechanical, physical, or chemical transformation of materials into new 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 incidental 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, those that provide legal advice and representation; financial assistance, advertising and photographic services; personal care and laundry service.
The Transportation sector includes all modes of transportation, including taxis, busses, and limousine services.
The Warehousing and Storage sector includes businesses that operating warehousing and storage facilities for general merchandise, refrigerated goods, and other warehouse products. These establishments provide facilities to store goods; they do not sell the goods they handle.
The Wholesale Trade sector includes businesses engaged in wholesaling merchandise, generally without transformation, and rendering services incidental to the sale of merchandise.
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