Local Massachusetts companies don't always appear in the National/International Directories and Profile and Article databases. This is especially true if they are start-ups or other types of small or private companies. If you wish to research a company (or an industry or a related business topic) in the local press, here are some useful resources:
There are a variety of databases that contain company information. Some provide basic profiles, some articles, some financials, and others are designed to build lists of companies in a particular industry or geographical area. Below is just a sampling. For more options, see