Local Contacts for Federal Programs

The following links provide a directory of contacts for federal programs in local areas throughout the United States. Many of these contacts provide in-person consulting and training services that help small businesses comply with federal regulations.

Agriculture

• Agricultural Services Centers
  Find USDA services and programs offered in your local area.
• Farmers Markets in Your Area
  Listing of local farmers markets and USDA farmers market representatives in your area.
• Rural Development Office Locator
  Information on financial assistance programs for small business and cooperative programs in rural areas.

Banking

• State Banking Authorities
  State government agencies that regulate state-chartered banks.

Business Law

• Antitrust and Competition
  E-mail, call or mail the Federal Trade Commission with a question or comment on an antitrust matter.
• U.S. Courts Directory
  Contact information for federal courts in your area.
• Patent and Trademark Contacts
  E-mail, call or mail questions about patents and trademarks.
• Patent and Trademark Libraries
  Get free patent and trademark materials from public, state, and academic libraries.

Employment

• Employment and Career Services Locator
  Find services, as an employer or job seeker, at a local career center.
• Labor Services in Your State
  Information about U.S. Department of Labor programs and services in your state.
• EEOC
  Employers who have questions about the discrimination and harassment laws enforced by EEOC or about compliance with those laws in specific workplace situations may contact a local EEOC representative.

Environmental Compliance

• EPA Regional Information and Contacts
  Environmental protection information and services throughout the U.S.

Import/Export

• Export Assistance Centers
  Trade specialists in your local area to help you export your products and services overseas.

Occupational Safety and Health

• OSHA Consultation Directory
  Free onsite consultation services that helps employers find out about potential hazards at their worksites, improve their occupational safety and health management systems, and qualify for a one-year exemption from routine OSHA inspections.
• OSHA Regional and Area Office Locator
  Contact your regional or local OSHA office. Includes links
• State Occupational Safety and Health Plans
  Information on all OSHA approved state occupational safety and health programs.

Taxes

• Taxpayer Assistance Centers
  Local IRS offices offering in-person help with tax questions and issues.
• Taxpayer Advocate Locator
  The Taxpayer Advocate Service helps individuals and small businesses resolve problems with the IRS.