State Programs

Find the SBA-sponsored Small Business Development Center nearest you: http://www.sba.gov/aboutsba/sbaprograms/sbdc/sbdclocator/SBDC_LOCATOR.html 

Private Programs

•  Aerospace Industries Association
  http://www.aia-aerospace.org/
  1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1700
  Arlington, VA 22209-3901
  Tel (703) 358-1000
  Fax (703) 358-1178
  Represents aerospace-related manufacturers. Maintains a research center.
   
• American Electronics Association
  http://www.aeanet.org/aeanet/
  601 Pennsylvania, NW, North Building, Suite 600
  Washington, DC 20004
  Tel (202) 682-9110
  Fax (202) 682-9111
  Represents the technology industry. Provides networking, advocacy, and training.
   
• The Capital Network, Inc.
  http://www.thecapitalnetwork.com
  3925 West Braker Lane, Suite 406
  Austin, TX 78759-5321
  Tel (512) 305-0826
  Fax (512) 305-0836
  A non-profit corporation dedicated to economic development. Operates the largest venture capital network in the country. Designed to introduce investors to entrepreneurs based on their mutual business interests. Sponsors workshops around the country.

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• Contract Services Association
  1800 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1800
  Arlington, Virginia 22209
  703-243-2020
  703-243-3601 fax
  e-mail: info@csa-dc.org
  www.csa-dc.org
  Provides advocacy for companies which contract with the federal government and other agencies.
   
• Electronics Industries Association
  http://www.eia.org/
  2500 Wilson Boulevard
  Arlington, VA 22201-3834
  Tel (703) 907-7500
  Fax (703) 907-7501
  Represents electronics manufacturers.
   
• Employee Benefit Research Institute
  http://www.ebri.org/
  2121 K Street NW, Suite 600
  Washington, DC 20037-1896
  Tel (202) 659-0670
  Fax (202) 775-6312
  Conducts research on employee benefits and provides evaluation and analysis of employee benefit issues.
   
• Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation
  1525 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 900
  Arlington, VA 22209
  Tel (703) 841-9000
  Fax (703) 841-9514
  Conducts research and provides advocacy for manufacturing and industrial services companies.
  
  
• Mid.Tec
  http://www.midtec.org/
  A non-profit membership-based organization of manufacturers devoted to making members more competitive and saving them money through access, training and education in the three areas of Machine Shop Services, Quality Lab Services and CAD/CAM services.

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• National Association of Manufacturers
  http://www.nam.org/
  1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 600
  Washington, DC 20004-1703
  Tel (202) 637-3000
  Fax (202) 637-3182
  Provides advocacy for manufacturing companies.
   
• National Association for the Self-Employed
  http://www.nase.org/
  2121 Precinct Line Road
  Hurst, TX 76054
  Tel (800) 232-6273
  Fax (800) 551-4446
  Provides advocacy for the self-employed. On-line services are available.
   
• National Association of Small Business Investment Companies
  http://www.nasbic.org/
  666 11th Street NW, Suite 750
  Washington, DC 20001
  Tel (202) 628-5055
  Fax (202) 628-5080
  Publishes a nationwide listing of small business investment companies.
   
• National Business Association
  http://www.nationalbusiness.org/
  5025 Arapaho Road, Suite 515
  Dallas, TX 75248
  Tel (214) 458-0900
  Fax (214) 960-9149
  Provides assistance for small business owners, including help in obtaining government loans.
     
• The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS)
  http://www.ncms.org/
  3025 Boardwalk
  Ann Arbor, MI 48108-3266
  Tel (313) 995-0300
  Fax (313) 995-4004
  A non-profit, membership-based collaborative research, development and technology transfer entity comprised of U.S., Canadian and Mexican companies (primarily small to mid-sized firms) and non-profit organizations committed to improving manufacturing processes. Provides a unique manufacturing and technical assistance library to members via the Internet.

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• The Center for Manufacturing Excellence
  2600 Dorr Street
  Toledo, OH 43607-3237
  Tel (419) 531-8340
  Fax (419) 531-8412
  A non-profit organization formed to provide programs in training and education, technical and business assistance, and research and development to improve the competitive position of U.S. tooling and manufacturing companies. Programs are available to any company or individual on a fee for service basis after initial contact discussions.
   
• National Coalition of Advanced Technology Centers
  601 Lake Air Drive
  Waco, TX 76710
  Tel (254) 772-8756 (800) 972-2766
  Fax (254) 772-8972
  Advanced technology centers act as a conduit in identifying new applications of technology for specific industries, demonstrate the advantages of new technological applications, and prepare workers in integrating advanced equipment and processes.
   
• National Federation of Independent Business
  http://www.nfib.com/
  53 Century Boulevard, Suite 300
  Nashville, TN 37214
  Tel (800) 634-2669
  Fax (615) 872-5314
  Provides research and advocacy on issues affecting small and independent businesses.
  
  
• National Security Industrial Association
  2111 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 400
  Arlington, Virginia 22201-3061
  Phone: (703) 522-1820
  Fax: (703) 522-1885
  Conducts research on national security technology and fosters communication between government and industry on policies related to national security technology.

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• National Small Business United
  http://www.nsbu.org/
  1156 15th Street, Suite 1100
  Washington, DC 20005
  Tel (202) 293-8830
  Fax (202) 872-8543
  Provides advocacy for small businesses.
  
  
• Professional Services Council
  8607 Westwood Center Drive, Suite 204
  Vienna, VA 22182
  Tel (703) 883-2030
  Fax (703) 883-2035
  Provides advocacy for government contractors and networking among businesses. Offers educational programs.
   
• Small Business Council of America
  4800 Hampden Lane, 7th Floor
  Bethesda, MD 20814
  Tel (301) 951-9325
  Fax (301) 654-7354
  Provides advocacy for small businesses.
   
• Small Business Legislative Council
  1156 15th Street NW, Suite 510
  Washington, DC 20005
  Tel (202) 639-8500
  Fax (202) 296-5333
  A coalition of associations representing small businesses.
   
• National Chamber of Commerce
  1615 H Street NW
  Washington, DC 20062
  Tel (202) 659-6000
  Fax (202) 463-5836
   
  Small Business Center
  Tel (202) 463-5503
  Fax (202) 887-3445
   
• The Wright Technology Network (WTN)
  http://www.wtn.org/
  3155 Research Blvd., Suite 201
  Dayton, OH 45420-4006
  Tel (513) 253-0217
  Fax (513) 253-7238
  A non-profit corporation that facilitates technology transfer, linking federal laboratories, academia and industry. Located in Dayton, Ohio, WTN's main resource is Wright Patterson Air Force Base, where WTN helps companies access the innovations and associated technologies of thousands of scientists and engineers. WTN provides technology transfer assistance, business plan assistance, and seminars on technological innovations. WTN can arrange Cooperative Agreements between companies and federal laboratories for joint development of technology products or processes.

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