Computer software that provides web-based access featuring on-line vendor registration for contractors and suppliers of goods and services, as well as the on-line posting of bid opportunities by purchasing professionals with the intent to electronically notify registered vendors based on specifically tailored commodity product and service codes

providing online business information concerning assessments and profiles of manufacturers with regard to factory and production capabilities, safety, quality, delivery, social accountability and compliance

printed material, namely, research questionnaires and catalogs regarding vendors for financial institutions