Local Resources
The following is a directory to help you navigate federal and state resources for business and entrepreneurial needs. This extensive list of government resources will provide you with information on small business programs, entrepreneurial services and technology innovation. Please let us know if you find these links helpful or if you would like us to add additional links.
Contact
Program Manager, Career, Member & Innovation Activities
d.r.griffin@ieee.org
+1 202 530 8337
Alabama
- Small Business Incubators
- Business Development Office
- Small Business Advocacy
Alaska
- Economic Development Resources
- Commerce and Economic Development
- Small Business Resource Center
- Alaska Aerospace Development Corp.
Arizona
- State Automated Procurement System
- Small Business Services
- Arizona Center for Innovation
- Arizona Technology Enterprises
- Council on Innovation and Technology
Arkansas
- Development Finance Authority
- Economic Development Commission
- Targeted Industries
- Small Business Services
California
Colorado
- Colorado Business Express
- Start a Business Portal
- Small Business Development Centers
- Economic Development Commission
Connecticut
- Business Licensing Information Center
- Financing Options
- Industry Clusters
- Doing Business in Connecticut
- Enterprise Zones
- Smart Start for Businesses
Delaware
Florida
- Small Business Development Center
- Enterprise Florida
- Technological Research and Development Authority
- Florida / NASA Business Incubation Center
- TRDA Business Innovation Center
Georgia
Hawaii
- Hawaii Business Express
- Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
- Innovation Incubators
- High Technology Web Guide
- Business Action Center
Idaho
- Business.Idaho
- Business Wizard
- Small Business Development Center
- Boise State technology & Entrepreneurial Center
Illinois
- Business Portal
- Department of Commerce & economic Opportunity
- Capitol Access Program
- Entrepreneurship Network
Indiana
- Guide to Starting a Business
- 21st Century Research & Technology Fund
- Center for Economic & Community Development
- Small Business Development Center
- Small Business Resources
Iowa
- New Business Resources
- Information Technology Joint Venture Network
- Department of Economic Development
Kansas
- Business Center
- Starting a Business
- StartUp Kansas
- Regional Foundations
- Small Business Development Center
- Technology-Based Economic Development
Kentucky
- Economic Development
- Funding Sources for Hi-Tech Businesses
- U. of K Center for Manufacturing
- Hi-Tech Funding Initiatives
- Cabinet for Economic Development
- Online Business Services
Louisiana
Maine
- Business Answers Online
- Maine Business Works
- Technology Institute Seed Grants
- Venture Capital Funds
- Capital Sources for Your Business
- Starting a Business
Maryland
Massachusetts
- Boston IEEE Entrepreneurs Network
- Forming a new business
- Small Business Development Center Network
- Alliance for Economic Development
- Emerging Technology Fund
- Technology Collaborative
- Technology Leadership Council
Michigan
- Business One Stop
- Small Business & Technology Development Center
- Emerging Technology Fund
- Economic Development Corporation
- Accelerating Michigan Entrepreneurs
Minnesota
- Department of Employment & Economic Development
- Small Business Assistance Office
- Starting a Business
- Small Business Development Center
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
- Overview of Business Services
- Montana Means Business
- Small Business Development Centers
- Business Finance Information Center
- Board of Investments
- MicroBusiness Finance Program
- Revolving Loan Fund
Nebraska
- Department of Economic Development
- Starting a Business
- Financing Programs
- Nebraska Enterprise Fund
- Nebraska Investment Finance Authority
- Business Services
Nevada
- Doing Business in Nevada
- Small Business Development Center
- Technology & Innovation Development
- Management Assistance Partnership
- Commission on Economic Development
- University Center for Economic Development
New Hampshire
New Jersey
- Business Portal
- Starting a Business
- Business Financing & Incentives
- Small Businesses
- Small Business Development Centers
- Business Incubator Network
- Technology Incubators
New Mexico
- Economic Development Department
- Financial Assistance
- Small Business Development Centers
- Starting a Business
New York
- New York Loves Small Businesses
- Equity Providers
- Funding in New York City
- Small Business Insurance
- Regional Technology Development Centers
- Empire Zone Program
North Carolina
North Dakota
- Department of Commerce
- Financial Incentives
- Innovate North Dakota
- Center for Innovation
- Entrepreneur Centers
- Small Business Development Center
- Business Services
Ohio
- Starting a Business
- 1st Stop Business Connection
- Entrepreneurs and Small Business
- Technology and Innovation
- Edison Incubators
Oklahoma
- Starting a Business
- Energy Funding Options
- Small Business Loans and Grants
- Linked Deposit Programs
- New and Small Business Support
Oregon
Pennsylvania
- Single Application for Financial Assistance
- Small Business Development Centers
- Doing Business in Pennsylvania
- Early Assistance for Technology Firms
- State of Innovation
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
- Economic Development
- Targeted Industries:
- Financing Options
- Business Services
Tennessee
- Starting a business
- One Stop Business Resources
- Business Enterprise Resource Office
- Technology 2020
- Small Business Development Centers
Texas
- Guide to Starting a Business
- Economic Development Bank
- Industrial technology Program
- Texas eGrant Search
- Small Business Assistance
Utah
- Business Services
- Office of Economic Development
- Targeted Industries
- Utah Fund of Funds
- Government Requirements for Businesses
- One-Stop Business Registration
Vermont
- Starting a Business
- Dept. of Economic Development
- Small Business Development Center
- Employment Growth Initiative
- Fresh Tracks Capital
- Vermont Venture Network
Virginia
- Business One Stop
- Start-Up Basics
- Small Business Financing Authority
- Economic Development Loan Fund
- Business Incentives
- Center for Innovative Technology
Washington
- Start a Business
- Grant Opportunities for Businesses
- Sirti Technology Growth Fund
- Resources by County
- State Loans
- Small Business Development Center
West Virginia
- Business Services
- Department of Commerce
- West Virginia Small Business Development Center
- Mid-Atlantic Technology, Research and Innovation Center
Wisconsin
- Business Services
- Department of Commerce
- Technology Business Development
- Wisconsin Entrepreneur’s Network
- Wisconsin Angel’s Business Network (venture capital)
Wyoming
Other Links
Other Resources
Private Venture Capital
- Highway 12 Ventures (Idaho, Colorado, Montana, Utah)
- Midland Venture Forum (Mid-West)
- Epic Ventures
- Utah Ventures
- Wayne Brown Institute
- North Country Angels (NE U.S.)
Private Resources
eBooks for Entrepreneurs
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