I ran across this a minute ago while doing some research for a client and thought I'd share it with those of you who are looking for good current resources to find contact and address information for businesses you want to market to.
Jigsaw
Here's what it says on their 'About' page:
How Jigsaw Helps
If you're in sales, marketing or recruiting, Jigsaw will help you achieve your goals. Whether you need a few new Contacts a week or hundreds every month, Jigsaw has them. That's why over 500 corporations and more than 700,000 members turn to Jigsaw.
What is Jigsaw?
Jigsaw is an online directory of free, downloadable Company information and more than 12 million business Contacts. Every Jigsaw business Contact is complete with hard-to-find direct dials and email addresses, while each Company record gives the low down on Company size, location, and industry. Even better, you can join
Jigsaw for FREE.
The Jigsaw Difference
Jigsaw is unique because members build and maintain our database. Think of it as an exchange of Contacts you have for Contacts you need. The more you contribute, the more you earn. That's it.
This makes the Jigsaw system self-correcting, rewarding you for doing what you would do on your own. Points are also awarded when you update incorrect Contacts or challenge bad Contacts, keeping the system timely and accurate. Everybody wins. Don't have time to contribute data?
Premium plans are available.
[So I think the tradeoff, is that you'll need to add your own company info in order to access other company info.. but still, a reasonable idea and potentially useful resource!]