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National Resource Organizations

Find U.S. organizations that can enhance your company with everything from grants to networking opportunities.

CTNext

CTNext is Connecticut’s innovation ecosystem, like an incubator helping entrepreneurs validate their ideas
For entrepreneurs, CTNext has unique mentor programs, seminars and onsite workspaces
CTNext is a support system that steps in with customized help right when entrepreneurs need it most

National Veteran Small Business Coalition

A nonprofit organization advocating for veteran-owned small businesses to receive priority in federal contracts
Legislative advocacy as well as educational programs and resources
Several services seek to match veteran-owned businesses with contractors, coaches, and more

Minority Business Development Agency

A federal agency supporting the growth and competitiveness of minority business enterprises
Maintains business centers across the United States, along with specialty centers focused on advanced manufacturing, exports, and federal procurement
Oversees an initiative to support minority women entrepreneurs

National Association for the Self-Employed

An organization set up to improve the buying power and influence of small businesses
Business resources and access to experts on operations, taxes, finance, and retirement
Discounts on a variety of products and services

International Council for Small Business

An international membership organization promoting the development of small and medium-sized businesses
Provides opportunities to network with professionals from around the world
A variety of resources to improve one’s knowledge and foster professional networks

Entrepreneurs’ Organization

A global peer-to-peer network of entrepreneurs
Local, regional, and international chapters and forums
For entrepreneurs looking to connect with others and share their expertise

U.S. Chamber of Commerce

A prominent pro-business lobbying organization, with advocacy covering a wide range of topics
Represents businesses of all sizes
Conducts research and programs

National Small Business Association

Primarily focuses on advocacy efforts on issues affecting small businesses
Members hold a Small Business Congress every two years to set an agenda of priority issues
Conducts research and connects members to professionals who can assist in a variety of areas

U.S. Coast Guard Research & Development Center

The Coast Guard’s primary facility for the research, development, testing, and evaluation of solutions to assist the service’s mission
More than 80 projects underway at any given time
RDC regularly collaborates with outside agencies for procurement

TRUiC

Unique ‘How to Start an LLC’ Section
Several business name and idea generators
Simple, yet informative sections make it seem easy to start a business on your own

Buzgate

Buzgate is a nonprofit organization that provides resources and solutions to businesses
Businesses in all states can use this state-filtered resource during their startup and growth stages
Localized help and information based on your state

Small Business Innovation Research Office (SBIR)

Facilitates commercialization by collaborating with industry, government, and academia
Helps high-tech small businesses and entrepreneurs compete for and win federal SBIR awards
Improve your small business’s chance of advancing its technology and achieving commercialization, higher profits and job growth

National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)

NFIB is a member-driven organization advocating for small and independent business owners nationwide
For all kind of startups and entrepreneurs in the United States
Works with trusted providers to offer you quality products and services that can save your business time and money

Small Business Administration (SBA)

SBA is the cabinet-level federal agency that helps small businesses with counseling, capital, and government contract expertise
Businesses in all development stages should utilize the services in SBA
The most up-to-date online and local services including counseling, government funding programs, courses, and guides

SCORE

SCORE provides free confidential business advice through their network of 10,000 volunteer business experts in 350 chapters across the country
They have an extensive library covering numerous topics related to opening, managing, and closing a small business
They also offer free live business webinars which are archived on SCORE.org
If you’re looking for answers or solutions to specific questions, SCORE may be your first stop.

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