Book of Lists
by Doug Devitre
1. Community
1.1. Private companies
1.2. Employers
1.3. Women in businesses
1.4. Chambers of commerce
1.5. Labor unions
1.6. Hotels
1.7. International companies
1.8. Privately held
1.9. Publicly held
1.10. Non-profit organizations
1.11. Conventions and meetings
1.12. Banquet and meeting facilities
2. Education
2.1. Independent private primary schools
2.2. Independent private secondary schools
2.3. Colleges and universities
2.4. MBA programs
2.5. School districts
2.6. Wealthiest ZIP codes
3. Finance
3.1. Credit unions
3.2. Banks
3.3. Small business administration lenders
3.4. Commercial lenders
4. Professional Services
4.1. Employee benefits firms
4.2. Accounting firms and CPAs
4.3. Law firms
4.4. Patent practices
4.5. Insurance brokerage firms
4.6. Charitable trusts and foundations
4.7. Trust companies
5. Real Estate
5.1. Commercial developers
5.2. Office buildings
5.3. Mechanical contractors
5.4. Electrical contractors
5.5. Engineering firms
5.6. Downtown developments
5.7. Interior design firms
5.8. Architecture firms
5.9. Homebuilders
5.10. General contractors
5.11. Commercial real estate firms
5.12. Retail property management firms
5.13. Real estate teams and companies
5.14. Mortgage lenders
5.15. Office property management firms
5.16. Environmental consulting firms
5.17. Health
5.17.1. Preferred provider organizations
5.17.2. Health maintenance organizations
5.17.3. Hospitals
5.17.4. Skilled nursing facilities