Resources
There are numerous resources available to support companies in the region. We encourage you to visit these organizations and learn about their services. External sites are not endorsed by GLTAAC.
Federal Programs
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- Other Trade Adjustment Assistance Centers (TAACs).
GLTAAC is only one of a network of 11 TAACs across the country. This page lists all the Centers by region.
- Other Trade Adjustment Assistance Centers (TAACs).
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- The Department of Commerce
This website works as the gateway to all programs within the Department and provides current information about the U.S. economy, trade and the Economic Census.
- The Department of Commerce
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- U.S. Small Business Administration
This website contains information about SBA programs and publications, as well as information of interest to small business owners. The SBA runs many programs for small firms including financing, training and advocacy services. Most programs are run though state offices. Also available are SCORE and the Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) for each state.
- U.S. Small Business Administration
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- Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program (MEP)
MEP is a nationwide network of centers focused on providing assistance to small and medium-sized manufacturing companies. The program is funded through NIST, which itself is part of the Department of Commerce.
- Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program (MEP)
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- U.S. Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)
The website includes descriptions of MBDA programs plus good links to resources for small and minority business-owners. (The Chicago regional office covers all of Indiana, Michigan and Ohio; contact information is available from the MBDA site.)
- U.S. Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)
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- U.S. International Trade Administration
This website contains a wealth of trade information, including descriptions of programs, current trade news, and extensive trade statistics.
- U.S. International Trade Administration
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- Export.gov
Export.gov assists businesses interested in reaching global markets by bringing together resources from across the U.S. government.
- Export.gov
State of Indiana
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- Indiana Economic Development Corporation
IEDC is the state of Indiana’s economic development agency. Their website contains information about the state’s programs and initiatives, data and resources.
- Indiana Economic Development Corporation
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- Purdue University Technical Assistance Program
Purdue TAP provides performance improvement services to organizations throughout Indiana. It houses Indiana’s MEP as well as Purdue’s FAP.
- Purdue University Technical Assistance Program
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- Purdue University Faculty Assistance Projects
Manufacturers in Indiana can receive free technical assistance for their business.
- Purdue University Faculty Assistance Projects
State of Ohio
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- Ohio Department of Development
Ohio’s economic development department has useful services for businesses as well as state-specific business and economic data.
- Ohio Department of Development
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- Manufacturing Advocacy & Growth Network (Magnet)
Magnet supports Cleveland area manufacturers with a wide range of services. It is also the MEP for northern Ohio.
- Manufacturing Advocacy & Growth Network (Magnet)
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- TechSolve
TechSolve supports Cincinnati area manufacturers with a variety of programs and services. It is also the MEP for southern Ohio.
- TechSolve
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- JobsOhio
A network of six regional economic development organizations.
- JobsOhio
State of Michigan
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- Michigan Economic Development Corporation
MEDC is the economic development agency for the state of Michigan. It offers various services for businesses as well as business and economic data.
- Michigan Economic Development Corporation
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- Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center
MMTC is the MEP for the state of Michigan. It offers a wide range of services to small manufacturers.
- Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center