Business Information
Stock Quotes (Current and Historical): Look up stock information by company
Michigan Economic Development Corporation: “A public-private partnership, MEDC serves as the marketing arm & lead agency for business, talent and jobs, focused on growing MI’s economy.” Includes information and resources for starting or running a business in Michigan.
Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center: Provides counseling, training, and secondary market research for new ventures, existing small businesses, and advanced technology companies. They also offer no-cost assistance in everything from writing a business plan, to finding ways to finance your startup, to expanding your business into international markets.
Better Business Bureau: Detroit Office: Research a business or company, file a complaint, and read updates on the latest frauds and scams.
Business Week: Provides information about global economics, companies & industries, technology, markets & finance, and many more topics.
Community Information
Welcome to Belleville
The Belleville Area includes the city of Belleville, the Charter Township of Van Buren, and Sumpter Township. Since the 1800’s these three communities have welcomed visitors, assisted their business community and residents, and have been a haven for all who come to enjoy their waterways, dine, and seek a peaceful way of life.
Belleville is located conveniently just ten minutes west of Metro Airport on I-94 with I-275 running on its eastern border. Commuting is a snap in any direction, and yet residents still have the serenity of beautiful parks, lakes, and farms.
Belleville Downtown Development Authority: promotes economic development and works to foster investment within the DDA district.
Van Buren Township Downtown Development Authority: responsible for promoting economic development within its district.
Belleville Area Chamber of Commerce: advocates of business interests in the Belleville, Sumpter and Van Buren Areas.
Belleville Area Chamber of Commerce Calendar: Chamber and community events.
Van Buren Public Schools District
Keystone Academy: free public charter school serving kindergarten through 8th grade.
Wayne County Community College District – Ted Scott Campus: Situated on 117 acres, the Ted Scott campus is located just north of the Haggerty Road/Interstate 94 intersection, on Haggerty Road in Belleville.
Belleville Area Independent: local newspaper covering the Belleville area.
Consumer Information
Consumer Reports: Your handy one-stop source for making informed, money-saving purchases. Search for product reviews and recommendations inside the library or from home with your library card.
Edmunds Automobile Buyer’s Guide: Research a new car, search for cars for sale in your area, or estimate the value of a used car.
Annual Credit Report: You may request your free credit report online, request your report by phone, or request your report through the mail.
Consumer Search: Product-review editors combine professional product reviews (like the ones at Consumer Report) with consumer reviews (opinions on Amazon.com) to give you the a well-rounded review of electronics, appliances and services.
Kelley Blue Book: Gives information about car prices such as “what should I pay for a new car?”, “what should I pay for a used car?”, “what’s my current car worth?”, and “which car is right for me?”
Consumer Data: Centralized portal to federal government data and resources. Access high-value data sets and tools, find data-driven apps, learn about contests, and join the conversation about Smart Disclosure.
Better Business Bureau: Detroit Office: Research a business or company, file a complaint, and read updates on the latest frauds and scams.
Employment
job.com: a source for local jobs, career advice and services to manage your job search, you can either register and post your resume or search for
Indeed.com: Search job listings online.
USA Jobs: Official one-stop source for federal jobs and employment information.
Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL): Job Search Writing: Comprehensive guides cover: preparing an application, cover letters, resumes and vitas, video resumes, and other forms of written job search communication. Guides include instructions for formatting, tips, skills checklists, and sample documents
Health
Medlineplus.gov: MedlinePlus provides information on diseases, conditions, treatments, drugs, and procedures. It also includes a medical dictionary, medical encyclopedia, videos and illustrations as well as information in Spanish.
CMS.gov: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Healthcare.gov: The new Health Insurance Marketplace. Enroll for health insurance, or get information for individuals, families, and small businesses.
Mayo Clinic Patient Care and Health Information: A source of accurate, reliable and easy-to-understand health information from the professionals at the Mayo Clinic.
Questions to Ask Your Doctor: Helpful list of questions to ask your doctor before, during, and after your appointment. From the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
KidsHealth.org: Provides doctor-approved health information about children from birth through adolescence. Information is provided in both English and Spanish and is written specifically for children, teens, and parents.
Health Finder: An encyclopedia of over 1,600 health topics from the most trusted sources.
Health and Wellness Resource Center: Provides information on diseases, conditions, alternative medicine, drugs & herbal remedies. Also gives a health assessment, a directory and a dictionary.
RxList (Internet Drug Index): Gives information on different drugs, supplements, diseases and conditions.
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine: The Federal Government’s agency for research on the diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not generally considered part of conventional medicine.
Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database: Search any natural product name, disease or condition, or drug name
Oakwood Hospital & Medical Center Medical Library: Librarians at the Oakwood Medical Library will compile informational packets on any aspect of medicine or health care by request. They can be contacted via phone (313) 593-7685 or email at medicallibrary@oakwood.org. They also have an extensive consumer health collection and recreational reading material that can be used while in the hospital.