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.

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Federal Programs

• • 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.

• • 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.

• • 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.

• • 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.

• • 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. International Trade Administration
    This website contains a wealth of trade information, including descriptions of programs, current trade news, and extensive trade statistics.

• • Export.gov
    Export.gov assists businesses interested in reaching global markets by bringing together resources from across the U.S. government.

State of Indiana

• • 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.

• • 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 Faculty Assistance Projects
    Manufacturers in Indiana can receive free technical assistance for their business.

• • Purdue University Manufacturing Extension Partnership

State of Ohio

• • Ohio Department of Development
    Ohio’s economic development department has useful services for businesses as well as state-specific business and economic data.

• • Manufacturing Advocacy & Growth Network (Magnet)
    Magnet supports Cleveland area manufacturers with a wide range of services. It is also the MEP for northern Ohio.

• • TechSolve
    TechSolve supports Cincinnati area manufacturers with a variety of programs and services. It is also the MEP for southern Ohio.

• • JobsOhio
    A network of six regional economic development organizations.

State of Michigan

• • 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 Manufacturing Technology Center
    MMTC is the MEP for the state of Michigan. It offers a wide range of services to small manufacturers.