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What's New Three Illinois groups receive grants for environmental restoration The Associated Press (7/27) A public-private partnership has awarded more than $700,000 to three Illinois organizations for environmental restoration projects. Building a sustainable Huron The Huron Expositor (2/26) Huron County is launching a pilot program to promote local sustainable business practices. The Sustainable Business and Efficiencies Project is a tri-partite program between the county, the Huron Manufacturing Association and Lura Consulting, a Toronto-based firm that helps build sustainable communities. Detroit chamber joins effort to push Great Lakes growth The Detroit News (4/15) In one of its largest-ever strategy shifts, the Detroit Regional Chamber has joined nearly 30 other business groups to lobby the nation's top leaders to support a comprehensive economic growth agenda for the Great Lakes region, including support for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. Brookings: Great Lakes needs VC superfund Business First of Columbus (1/29) A massive venture capital fund that pumps money into Great Lakes businesses is crucial for the economy of the region to move beyond its Rust Belt status, says a white paper released Friday by the Brookings Institution public policy think tank. Energy: Ottawa gives Crown corporation another cash infusion so it can continue Lepreau, Ontario nuclear projects Telegraph-Journal (11/6) The federal government has given another $200 million to Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. to complete the overdue, over-budget refurbishment at Point Lepreau and another running into trouble at the Bruce nuclear plant in Ontario. Save working waterfronts About.com (10/16) BoatUS recently announced the "Keep America's Waterfronts Working Act of 2009," introduced in May by Rep. Chellie Pingree, (D-ME) and cosponsored by Rep. Lois Capps (D-CA).
Business Development Advisory Services Program University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute Collects and analyzes annual business activity data useful for businesses to evaluate trends and for community officials to plan development. National Center for Industrial Competitiveness NCIC helps technology based companies in Ohio and the Great Lakes region by providing financial, technical and management support.
Health and Safety Health and Safety Collection U.S. Department of Commerce Provides the latest information on federal government medical research, regulatory information and guidelines, health care policy analysis and audiovisual training products.
International Trade Great Lakes Trade Adjustment Assistance Center U.S. Department of Commerce Provides technical and management assistance to import-impacted firms in Indiana, Michigan and Ohio. U.S. Export Assistance Centers U.S. Department of Commerce EAC's provide, in a single convenient location, hands-on export marketing and trade finance support for small and medium-sized companies. INDIANA International Trade Division Access Indiana Helps Indiana companies find new markets overseas through its 14 foreign trade offices. MINNESOTA International Trade Assistance Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development Assistance is available for Minnesota businesses pursuing international markets. MNRPO Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development An informational resource for tracking land, industrial, office, and retail space available for sale or lease in Minnesota while also providing detailed information on communities. OHIO International Trade Division Department of Development The division promotes exports for Ohio manufacturing and service companies and encourages reverse investment in Ohio. ONTARIO Getting Ready to Export Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Tourism This guide was designed to introduce Ontario firms to the fundamentals of export success and the resources available to them. Trade and Investment Industry Canada Information on international business analysis and opportunities. WISCONSIN International Division Outreach Consultants Wisconsin Department of Commerce The program provides services that help Wisconsin exporters access foreign markets. International Topics Wisconsin Department of Commerce Provides information on export sales, trade shows and export data.
Minorities and Women Minority and Women Owned Businesses New York Empire State Development New York State's Division of Minority - and Women-owned Business Development helps the state's minority and women's business community to access all the services offered by Empire State Development (ESD). Minority Business Development Agency U.S. Department of Commerce MBDA is the only federal agency specifically created to encourage the creation, growth and expansion of minority-owned businesses in the United States.
Small Businesses Canadian Technology Network, Ontario Industry Canada Provides contact information for the Canadian Technology Network which gives access to a wide range of technology assistance via advisors. Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program Penn State University The program, focusing on small businesses, provides free scientific and technological assistance and information to help resolve specific technical questions. U.S. Small Business Administration Provides local SBA resources, broken down by state. Small Business Development Centers Indiana SBDC U.S. Small Business Administration Michigan SBDC Grand Valley State University Minnesota SBDC Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development New York SBDC State and City University of New York Ohio SBDC Small Business Administration Pennsylvania SBDC Small Business Administration Wisconsin SBDC University of Wisconsin
State and Provincial Resources ILLINOIS Community Development Assistance Program (CDAP) Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs Information on grants, job training, technical assistance for manufacturers, educational programs for local officials, and more. TechBASE Illinois Coalition A single portal for technology entrepreneurs to find a comprehensive set of business assistance services, funding sources, trade organizations, networking groups and more throughout the state of Illinois. INDIANA Indiana Business Assistance Programs Indiana Department of Commerce Information on grant programs, job training, marketing assistance and environmental programs. Indiana Business Assistance Programs: Incentives Indiana Department of Commerce Information for anyone interested in doing business in Indiana., such as tax and cost comparisons, financial incentives and other resources. MICHIGAN Business & Industrial Assistance Division University of Michigan Business School BIAD provides management and technical assistance to business, non-profit organizations and local governments. Business Services State of Michigan Information on starting and expanding a business. MINNESOTA Business Development Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development Business assistance services, including financial, training, relocation and industry-specific assistance. Tourism Business Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Information on developing a tourism business in Minnesota. NEW YORK Investing in New York New York Empire State Development Overview and contact information for business services in the state. OHIO Businesses - Why Ohio? Ohio Department of Development Information network for businesses in Ohio. National Center for Industrial Competitiveness NCIC helps technology based companies in Ohio and the Great Lakes region by providing financial, technical and management support. ONTARIO Canadian Technology Network, Ontario Industry Canada Provides contact information for the Canadian Technology Network which gives access to a wide range of technology assistance via advisors. Starting a Small Business in Ontario Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Tourism Information on legal, taxation, intellectual property and labor regulations. PENNSYLVANIA Business in PA Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development The network can put you in touch with the resources you need to make business decisions and obtain information about business assistance programs. Governor's Action Team of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development A group of economic development professionals assisting companies either expanding or locating in Pennsylvania. QUEBEC Canadian Technology Network: Quebec Industry Canada Provides contact information for the Canadian Technology Network which gives access to a wide range of technology and related business assistance via advisors. WISCONSIN Business Assistance and Financing Wisconsin Department of Development Information starting a business in Wisconsin, financial assistance, and programs for disadvantaged entrepreneurs.
Technical Resources Information Technology Laboratory National Institute of Standards and Technology The laboratory responds to industry and user needs for objective and neutral tests for information technology. TechBASE Illinois Coalition A single portal for technology entrepreneurs to find a comprehensive set of business assistance services, funding sources, trade organizations, networking groups and more throughout the state of Illinois. Technology Services Information System National Institute of Standards and Technology Provides a variety of services to help U.S. industry and trade, academia and the general public to improve the quality, reduce the cost and strengthen the competitiveness of their products.
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