Resources

The following are some useful links to other local associations and organizations, as well as some international and government. These may be of further assistance to you and your small business.

Associations and Organizations
VEDC
San Fernando Valley Economic Alliance
Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce
Economic Development Corp, L.A. County
National Business Association
National Minority Business Council
SOHO America
American Marketing Association
Better Business Bureau

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) & Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)
NASA’s SBIR & STTR Programs
SBA Office of Technology

Minority-Owned Businesses
Bureau of Census
U.S. SBA – Women Business Ownership
DoD Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization

Small Business Assistance
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
California Trade and Commerce Agency
California Employment Development Department
SBA Office of Advocacy
FYI-Los Angeles County Public Library
SBA Investment Division
Small Business Development Centers		 Government Procurement
Government Contracting Resource Center (GCRC)
Commerce Business Daily (CBDNet)
DoD Electronic Commerce Office

International Trade
Export Small Business Development Center
NAFTAnet
SBA Office of International Trade
U.S. Department of Commerce
TradePort Partners, LLC

Copyrights, Patents and Trademarks
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
FAQ Patents