81. Government Contracting And Other Resources For Small, Minority, Women-Owned, And Small, Minority womenOwned business business Grants and Other ImportantInformation THIS SECTION ON SMALL, MINORITY AND women-OWNED business http://www.proposalwriter.com/small.html

Home Business Grants and Other Important Information General Resources Would You Like To Recommend This Site to a Friend or Colleague? Click Here THIS SECTION ON SMALL, MINORITY AND WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION... The Answer to Your Question: How Can I Get A Government Grant to Start My Business? - (this page) Links to General Resources for Small, Minority, Women-Owned and Other Disadvantaged Businesses (this page) Information on Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer Programs (SBIR and STTR) - next page Links to Government Agency Offices of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization. Information on Business Plans and Proposals HOW CAN I GET A GOVERNMENT GRANT TO START MY BUSINESS? STOP !! If You Are Looking for Free Government Grants to Start Your Business CLICK HERE FIRST This is an Article, NOT an Advertisement This Page Will Open in a New Window So You Can Return Here Easily Unless your business involves the development of new technology or is a non-profit organization, you will be wasting your time looking for a grant. Read what the Small Business Administration has to say about this: QUESTION: Are there any grants to start a business?

82. Women's Business Center Of Northern Virginia Offers business and financial counseling, individualized training, resources andcontact details for female entrepreneurs. http://www.wbcnova.org/

Tell Congress to support federal funding for microenterprise companies! The Women's Business Center of Northern Virginia, a program of the Community Business Partnership provides the training, assistance and support women need to start and grow successful small businesses in Northern Virginia. We are open to everyone, but seek to particularly serve minority and socially disadvantaged women, new Americans, and others who want to learn the basic skills necessary to start a small or home-based business. In addition to the Women's Business Center, the Community Business Partnership has the following programs under one roof at 7001 Loisdale Road, Suite C, Springfield, VA 22150: The Women's Business Center of Northern Virginia (WBC) The South Fairfax Small Business Development Center (SBDC) The Business Finance Center (a Microloan Program) The Hispanic Entrepreneur Project The Business Incubation Center NEW  Financial Education Center for Women Entrepreneurs! Most women start with our basic orientation class, " The ABCs of Starting a Business ," a free, three hour class held every three weeks. We hope you'll come visit us soon!

83. National Association Of Women Business Owners A national professional association that represents the interests of womenentrepreneurs in every type of business through networking, resources, http://www.nawbo.org/

advanced search Kate Reddy McKinnon-Mulherin Kate Reddy is the President-Elect for the NAWBO Salt Lake Chapter. She has a BA in English from the State University of New York and a MFA from Columbia University.... forgot password? Do you have a resource (housing, equipment, employment) that you want to provide a woman entrepreneur affected by Hurricane Katrina? Are you a women business owner who needs assistance?  Please click here to either post or search for a resource. Hurricane Katrina Relief      National Association of Women Business Owners and the National Association of Women Business Owners Institute for Entrepreneurial Development have established a Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund to support women entrepreneurs who have been affected by the hurricane.  To make your tax deductible donation with a credit card to this fund via an on-line transaction, please click here If you would prefer to make your contribution by check, please click here and scroll down for instructions. To make a donation to the American Red Cross please click here .  For a list of alternative groups to make a donation to assist in relief efforts please click here National Teleconference to Address Contracting Needs for Katrina Disaster Relief and Reconstruction will be held on Thursday, September 29, 2005 at 2pm EST.

84. City Of Orlando, Minority And Women Business Enterprise Program designed to ensure equal contracting opportunities for Minority and WomenBusiness Enterprises (M/WBE). http://www.cityoforlando.net/admin/mbe/

Government Web Directory Our Challenge The City of Orlando's Minority and Business Enterprise Program is designed to ensure equal contracting opportunities for Minority and Women Business Enterprises (M/WBE). We focus on advocacy and providing timely information to our M/WBE's to maximize opportunities for meaningful involvement in all areas of contracting. Our greatest challenge is to continue to educate and provide resources to minority and women owned firms, thus enabling them to become more competitive and self-sufficient. Learn more at Program Goals and Who Benefits? Our Commitment The M/WBE department is committed to constantly refining our processes and procedures that will enable minority and women-owned businesses to participate on City contracts at a level that represents or exceeds their availability in the industry. Our Services M/WBE Certification Procedures Monthly M/WBE Registry Mediation and Conciliation Services Contract Compliance Investigations Referral Service for Technical and Financial Assistance Visit Goods and Services for more.

85. IBM - Small And Medium Business Women Entrepreneurs - United States IBM offers a full array of custom and standard computer systems, includingnotebooks, desktops, storage, and software. IBM s expertise in integrating http://www.ibm.com/businesscenter/smb/us/en/women/nav_id/index

United States change Home Products My account ... Contact us Related links e-magazine Business access Business partners Women entrepreneurs Access special offers and business resources from IBM and other organizations dedicated to the advancement of women business owners. Select a topic that meets your needs below Of special interest Associations and advocates Resources and information Research and studies Time management tips In the spotlight Have a business or technology question? Ask the experts! Fast, free help. Our panel of experts will answer your business questions. Highlights from IBM's internal and external programs for advancing women in business. Emerging markets resources By fostering relationship development and innovation with IBM Small and Medium Business, ISVs and top-tier venture capital firms, IBM Venture Capital Group can help deliver insights and opportunities with emerging technologies. We're here to help Please Call 1-800-IBM-4YOU document.write(""); document.write(""); document.write(" Call me now"); document.write(""); document.write(""); document.write(""); document.write("");

86. Women Small Business Loans women today have more opportunities to start up a small business, opportunitiesfor women starting small businesses have grown due to increased availability http://www.ventureworthy.com/Women-small-business-loans.asp

Take The Survey Venture TuneUp Research Data About Us ... Contact Us Women small business loans Sign Up here to receive industry insights on startups, venture capital and angel investors via email. In the past decade, the number of women-owned businesses has boomed , and these businesses are just as successful as businesses owned by men. Women seeking capital to finance their small business ventures can take out loans. Loans are available for women starting up small businesses in all fields -bed and breakfasts, catering, pet supplies photography, record labels, greeting cards, craft businesses, consulting, brokerage, day-care and more. Many loans are available for a woman starting a small business. - The number of women-owned business has increased exponentially over the past ten years. - Women tend to think and act differently than men when it comes to business, and their non-traditional style of running a company has been successful , and given women a different outlook on possibilities and opportunities. Raising start-up capital is important in starting a new business. Some different source of money are friends and family, private or angel investors, venture capital investors, grants and, of course

87. IDOA - Minority And Women's Business Enterprises The Minority and women’s business Enterprises Division is a multipurpose service Governor s Commission on Minority and women business Enterprises http://www.in.gov/idoa/minority/

@import url(/ender/ender.css); Skip Ender Navigation accessIndiana Agency Listing Policies var dir = location.href.substring(0,location.href.lastIndexOf('www.in.gov/')); var url = location.href.substring(dir.length,location.href.length+1); document.write("Text Only") Contact Webmaster Help document.write(ender); Minority and Women's Business Enterprises Division (MWBED) MWBED Calendar About our office WANTED - Are you certified? Peruse this list of WANTED Certified Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises . If your business sector is listed and your company is not certified, contact our office. Newsletters If you are interested in viewing our newsletters please click the link above. If you would like to recieve our newsletter periodically via email, please send us your email address and we will add you to our list. Listing of Certified Business Enterprises Click here to view an Excel List of Certified Companies Updated 9-23-05 Note: This list is updated twice weekly.

88. WWBC Wyoming Women's Business Center WWBC promotes economic equality of Wyoming women through successful small businessownership. The Center carries out this mission by offering a variety of http://www.wyomingwomen.org/

Visit our Calendar of Events Welcome to the Wyoming Women's Business Center's web site. This site is designed to offer Wyoming's current and prospective women business owners the business assistance they need, including access to business counseling, training, technical assistance and networking opportunities. The Wyoming Women's Business Center is committed to your success. Use this site to: Learn more about the Wyoming Women's Business Center, its staff partners and business assistance services Become a client using the Online Intake Form Register your business on the Online Women's Business Directory Access additional online resources Find out about and register for upcoming training sessions and special events Contact us The Wyoming Women's Business Center is primarily funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration, with additional support from the Wyoming Business Council, the University of Wyoming, the Wyoming Small Business Development Center, and the Wyoming Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. Other contributors include Bank of the West (formerly Community First National Bank), First Interstate Bank, First National Bank and Trust, U.S. Bancorp Foundation, Wyoming Women's Foundation, and the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole's Thursday Roundtable. Wyoming Women's Business Center Email: wwbc@uwyo.edu

89. Hawaii Women's Business Center http://www.hwbc.org/

90. Women Business Owners womenowned businesses are privately held firms in which women own 51 percent The US Census Bureau s latest Survey of women-Owned business Enterprises http://www.dol.gov/wb/factsheets/wbo02.htm

U.S. Department of Labor Women's Bureau www.dol.gov/wb/ Search / A-Z Index By Topic By Audience By Top 20 Requested Items ... By Location September 27, 2005 DOL Home Women's Bureau Publications No. 02 - 02 November 2002 Women Business Owners Women-owned businesses are privately held firms in which women own 51 percent or more of the firm. The U.S. Census Bureau's latest Survey of Women-Owned Business Enterprises (SWOBE) reported that women owned 5,417,034 U.S. non-farm businesses in 1997. Women-owned businesses made up 26.0 percent of the nation's 20.8 million non-farm businesses, employed 7.1 million paid workers, and generated $818.7 billion in sales and receipts. For businesses owned by minority women, Hispanic women owned 337,708 firms; black women owned 312,884 firms; Asian and Pacific Islander women owned 247,966 firms; and American Indian and Alaska Native women owned 53,593 firms. White non-Hispanic women owned 4,487,589 million firms. Figure 1 shows the percentage composition of minority women-owned firms. In addition, there were 451,476 minority firms that were equally male-/female- owned. Figure 1 Percent Distribution of Minority Women-Owned Businesses, 1997

91. Women Leading Business: Innovation And Success - Introduction; Harvard Business This forum is devoted to empowering women executives to think innovatively, actsuccessfully, and lead with lasting impact for their organizations and their http://www.exed.hbs.edu/programs/wlb/

Exec Ed Home Why HBS? Learning Model Participant Mix ... CONTACT US document.write(sidenav_image); Evaluate your experience with this website. Click here to participate in an online discussion, and receive a complimentary subscription to the Harvard Business Review Advanced Management Program The General Manager Program Program for Management Development Specialized General Management: Senior Executive Program for the Middle East Owner/President Management Program Building New Ventures Families in Business: From Generation to Generation ... Strategic Financial Analysis for Business Evaluation Focused Financial Management Series: Corporate Restructuring, Mergers and Acquistions: Creating Value in Turbulent Times Financial Instruments and Markets Project Finance Valuation ... Women Leading Business: Innovation and Success Corporate Governance Series: Audit Committees in a New Era of Governance Compensation Committees: Preparing for the Challenges Ahead Making Corporate Boards More Effective Marketing for Senior Executives ... Senior Executive Seminar for Retailers and Suppliers Marketing Management Series: Business Marketing Strategy Consumer Marketing Strategy Marketing Innovative Technologies Strategic Marketing Management ... Managing the Supply Chain: The General Manager's Perspective HBS EXEC ED UPDATES Quarterly e-newsletter Subscribe Read HBS Working Knowledge Access a wealth of resources and data that reflect the intellectual capital of the School as well as insights from industry leaders worldwide.

92. Business And Finance Distinguished women of Past and Present business and Finance. Born Before20th Century. Mary Musgrove (Cousaponokeesa), 17001765 (Creek, http://www.distinguishedwomen.com/subject/business.html

Distinguished Women of Past and Present First Page Name Index Subject Index Related Sites ... Search Search: Books Popular Music Classical Music Video Enter keywords... Business and Finance Born Before 20th Century: Mary Musgrove (Cousaponokeesa) , 1700-1765 (Creek, North American Indian) Another profile Sarah Baker , 1736-1816 (Great Britain) Bridget "Biddy" Mason , 1818-1891 (U.S.A.: MS, CA) Open Hands, Open Heart: The Story of Biddy Mason by Deidre D. Robinson, Albert T. Cooper III (Illustrator) Jane Lathrop Stanford , 1828-1905 (U.S.A.) Another biography Hetty Howland Green , 1834-1916 (U.S.A.) Harriet Hubbard Ayer , 1849-1903 (U.S.A.: IL) Elizabeth Boit , 1849-1932 (U.S.A.) Susan Cobb Milton Atkinson , 1860-1942 (U.S.A.) Kate Gleason , 1865-1933 (U.S.A.) Maggie Lena Walker , 1867-1934 (U.S.A.: VA) Pennies to Dollars : The Story of Maggie Lena Walker by Muriel Miller Branch, Dorothy Marie Rice (Contributor) (Madame C.J.) Sarah Breedlove McWilliams Walker , 1867-1919 (U.S.A.: LA, MS, MO, CO, IN, NY) Another profile Villa Lewaro: Home of Madame C.J. Walker Madame C J Walker by Cookie Lommel Women Inventors : Catherine Green, Harriet Hosmer, Madame C.J. Walker, Yvonne Brill, Naney Perkins

93. SOMWBA - State Office Of Minority And Women Business Assistance business enterprises and nonprofit organizations owned or operated by minoritiesand women. Download Disadvantaged business Enterprise applications http://www.somwba.state.ma.us/

Massport invites submission of proposals from firms interested in entering into a three (3) year contract to provide maintenance services passenger loading bridges at Logan International Airport. Call Massport's Office of Diversity at 617-568-3192. Massport mandatory Pre-proposal briefing and site tour for interested firms. For intentions to attend contact jdoherty@massport.com or fax at 617-561-1783 by October 3, 2005. The Affirmative Market Program (AMP) "Meet the Vendor" Event on Tuesday, September 27, 2005 Affirmative Market Program (AMP) Vendor Training on Thursday, October 20, 2005 The Affirmative Market Program (AMP) Assists certified M/WBEs find contracting opportunities. Visit our website to learn more about the AMP. Construction Reform Visit the Division of Capital Asset Management (DCAM) web site to learn more about the program and how it relates to SOMWBA. To Locate Construction and Design Businesses Training Offer New Horizons Computer Training Centers is offering special rates to certified businesses. Jobs Explore employment opportunities at SOMWBA.

94. REAP Women's Business Center Nebraska s women s business Center utilizes the REAP program infrastructure to REAP s women s business Center helps rural women in Nebraska through http://www.cfra.org/reap/womens_business_center.htm

About REAP Contact Us Region Map Center for Rural Affairs ... Calendar REAP Women's Business Center Self-employed business ownership is a significant necessity for supplementing income and making a living in rural Nebraska. Increasing numbers of Nebraska women are starting or contemplating starting a business. The need continues to be strong for business technical assistance, help with business planning, increased sources of business capital, and just plain solid support for women who aspire to own a business in Nebraska. Nebraska's Women's Business Center utilizes the REAP program infrastructure to deliver services to existing and start-up self-employed women across rural Nebraska and is a project of the Center for Rural Affairs. REAP's Women's Business Center helps rural women in Nebraska through Basic Business Plan training eCommerce training one-on-one technical assistance business plan counseling ... and micro-loans for small businesses that qualify The Nebraska WBC service center is a center without "walls". REAP delivers the WBC services across the state with

95. Virginia Department Of Business Assistance - Minority & Women Businesses The Virginia Department of business Assistance (VSBDC) contributes to the growthand development of Virginia s economy by providing management, technical, http://www.dba.state.va.us/mwbusinesses/wob.asp

Finding The Opportunities Any successful sales strategy requires knowing your customer and their purchasing needs. Virginia's centralized government purchasing system makes it easy to develop your prospect list for selling to the Commonwealth. Using eVA's Spend Report tool, you can research historic purchases of your product or service to learn the following: Agency buying habits Buyer contact information Amount and date of purchase Vendors receiving purchase orders eVA uses a classification system created by the National Institute Of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) to categorize products and services. From the eVA home page , select "NIGP Commodity Codes" from the left-hand navigation bar. Use the searchable database to locate your product or services codes. Need help? Get assistance from DBA's procurement assistance team. Contact Deborah Hudson deborah.hudson@dba.virginia.gov at 804-371-8258 or Loretta Vines loretta.vines@dba.virginia.gov

96. Chicagobusiness.com A comprehensive online resource for women doing business in Chicago, The SBA sOffice of women s business Ownership offers information on SBA assistance http://chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/portal.pl?id=172

97. Managing For Business Success - Business Support Association of Atlantic women business Owners (AAWBO) A resource group of womenbusiness owners committed to sharing information, and supporting and http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/epic/internet/inmfbs-gprea.nsf/en/lu00017e.html

@import url("../epic.css"); Contact Us Help Search Canada Site ... Site Map Search this site: Business Support On-line References Mentoring Useful Links Related to Business Women On-line References The Decision Point A useful source of information is The Decision Point, which has a keyword facility for specific topics and a structured hierarchy by area of business management. QuebecPME (In French only) The Kauffman Foundation Another source of many articles and essays on relevant topics can be found on the web site of the Kauffman Foundation, which also has a powerful keyword function, linking visitors to their own and external sites. Your Network of Business Information and Services This section of the Canada Business portal contains a wide range of basic information and definitions for people who are starting a business or may be unfamiliar with many business terms. Starting a Business: Step by Step This site by Business Development Bank of Canada offers a comprehensive overview of issues in starting a business. The Business Start-up Assistant This Canada Business site includes comprehensive information on all aspects of starting a business, tailored for each province where appropriate.

98. Women Owned Business View our calendar of events to find networking opportunities in your area;Our partner organizations — promote women owned businesses with events and advice http://www.key.com/html/I-5.html

Access My Accounts Apply for Loans and Accounts Site Map Locations ... Contact Us Key - Small Business Your feedback is important to us Help us build Key4Women by sharing your opinion in our brief survey Our Mission: We are dedicated to helping you take advantage of every opportunity that you discover, as well as creating new ones along the way. We'll always offer fresh thinking and solutions to help you achieve your business goals while balancing your personal ones. With dedicated specialists that really know where you're coming from, you'll get the financial expertise to help take your business exactly where you want it to go. Access to Capital Learn how Key's history of lending to women business owners can benefit you Loans, Lines and Leasing Checking and Savings Customized Service Office Locations Key4Women Relationship Manager near you Start, Manage and Grow your Business Business Services Ongoing Education Get certified as a women-owned business to open new doors to business opportunities Key's women owned business webcast series provides a convenient online forum Quantum Health, LLC

99. DCEO Small business Research, Initiatives and Advocacy women s Minority business Office of women s business Ownership, US Small business Administration http://www.illinoisbiz.biz/bus/women.html

100. Alberta Women Entrepreneurs - Business Financing And Support For Women By Women Nonprofit offering resources and information about business planning, financing,networking, marketing for women entrepreneurs. http://www.aweia.ab.ca/

Fuelling the entrepreneurial spirit of Alberta's women business owners is the Alberta Women's Entrepreneurs (AWE). Our interactive events and workshops, business advising and loans are designed to help you take action to grow your business. New business owners to experienced entrepreneurs can benefit from AWE's services, resources and connections. Thank you to Western Economic Diversification, a department of the federal government, and corporate sponsors for their ongoing support of AWE and women entrepreneurs. NEW Career Opportunity at AWE! Click here for more details ... 10th Anniversary event on Sept. 24, 2005 in Calgary Click here for more details... Join Terry and Sheila in Booth 69 at the Third Edmonton Entrepreneur Show and Luncheon on September 29th, 2005 at the Shaw Conference Centre. This informative and interactive tradeshow runs from 11AM to 4PM. Workshops are included with tradeshow admission. Click here for more details...

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