| Government Resources |
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Export - Import Bank of the
United States - is an independent U.S. Government agency that helps
finance the overseas sales of U.S. goods and services. In 65 years, Ex-Im Bank has supported more than $300
billion in U.S. exports. Ex-Im Bank's mission is to create jobs through exports. It provides guarantees of working
capital loans for U.S. exporters, guarantees the repayment of loans or makes loans to foreign purchasers of
U.S. goods and services. |
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SCORE - SCORE
provides small business mentoring and advice on the full range of business topics. SCORE can help to
develop effective business plans and create strategies for business growth. |
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The African Development
Foundation - is a unique organization that promotes broad-based,
sustainable development in sub-Saharan Africa. |
| Private Resources |
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American Business
Women's Association - Brings together businesswomen of diverse
occupations and provides opportunities for networking support. |
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American Small
Business Association - ASBA provides information on office, travel and
medical benefits. |
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National
Association of Women Business Owners® - Since 1975, NAWBO has
helped women evolve their businesses by sharing resources and providing a single voice to shape economic
and public policy. National Association of Women Business Owners is the only dues-based national
organization representing the interests of all women entrepreneurs across all industries. |
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National Business
Association (NBA) - A non-profit organization, it looks to support and
educate the small business community and the self-employed. |
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National
Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) - NFIB is an advocacy
organization representing small and independent businesses in Washington, D.C. and all 50 state capitals and
voices the concerns of small-business owners among state and federal legislators and
regulators. |
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National Small Business
Association - The National Small Business Association is a volunteer-
directed association, the primary mission of which is to advocate state and federal policies which are
beneficial to small-business, the state, and the nation; and to promote the growth of free
enterprise. |
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Small Business Exporters
Association - The Small Business Exporters Association is the largest and
oldest nonprofit association dedicated exclusively to small and mid-size business exporters in the United
States. |
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Smartbiz.com
- Addresses women and minority issues and includes information on discrimination, harassment, equal pay
opportunities, organizations and regulations. |
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U.S. Chamber of
Commerce - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce voices the interests of
business before Congress, regulatory agencies and the courts. |
