| Michigan_Procurement_Technical_Assistance_Centers Provides assistance in acquiring federal and state government contracts for Michigan companies. |
| National_Association_for_the_Self-Employed Provides news,legislative advocacy and membership benefits such as affordable health insurance, discounted business supplies and scholarships. |
| National_Association_of_Homebased_Businesses Provides extensive home business services, ranging from joint marketing to a consultant who will diagnose flaws in a marketing plan and explain how to correct them. |
| National_Business_Association Non-profit organization supporting and educating the small business community. |
| National_Business_Incubation_Association Business incubators help emerging growth companies survive and grow during the start-up period when they are most vulnerable. With approximately 800 members worldwide, NBIA is the largest membership o |
| National_Congress_of_Inventor_Organizations Resource for inventors and entrepreneurs. Inventor Online magazine, free consultations, patent search online, links to patent office and other government resources, free how-to information on how to |
| National_Federation_of_Independent_Business_(NFIB) The largest advocacy organization representing small and independent businesses in the United States. |
| National_Small_Business_Association_(NSBA) PAC for small business. |
| National_Women\'s_Business_Council Advisory panel to the President and Congress on economic issues important to women business owners. |
| Service_Corps_Of_Retired_Executives A nonprofit association dedicated to encouraging the formation, growth, and success of small business nationwide through counseling and mentor programs. |
| Sioux_Falls,_SD_Chamber_of_Commerce Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce offers information to assist its members, help small businesses grow and to support the business community in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. |
| The_Small_Business_2000_Index Over 100,000 small business have registered on this site; all specific information remains confidential but the indexed results by industry are public. |
| Small_Business_News Provides smaller growing businesses strategies, the latest trends, and solutions to help make them become even more successful |
| Small_Business_Survival_Committee Small business advocacy organization fighting for policies and legislation critical to the growth and survival of small business. |
| SOHO_Org Nonprofit membership association dedicated to serving the needs of the growing small office - home office market. |
| UK_Business_Incubation_(UKBI) The UK Business Incubation (UKBI) web site contains details of all UK incubation projects, sources of finance for incubators, best practice guidelines, news and events, and is generally a forum for th |
| United_States_Chamber_of_Commerce A business federation representing companies, business associations, state and local chambers in the U.S., and American Chambers of Commerce abroad. Site includes daily news updates, the issues, and c |
| University_of_Alabama_Family_Business_Forum An organization dealing with family owned business issues. |
| Veterans\'_Business_Outreach_Center The Veterans' Business Outreach Center for SBA Region IV is a nonprofit organization that aids disabled veterans create, develop and retain businesses. |
| Women\'s_Business_Network Supports the creation of new business networks for women in the North West of England and links these networks together to enable the sharing of good ideas and the expansion of business contacts acros |
| Young_Americas_Business_Trust Site for young entrepreneurs, purpose of the Trust is to develop business skills in young people in the Americas. |
| Administration_and_Information_Human_Resources_Division State of Wyoming, Department of Administration and Information Division |
| British_Columbia_Ministry_of_Employment_and_Income_Assistance The Ministry's mission is to help people achieve economic security. |
| National_Labour_Market_Information National bilingual database of Labour Market Information including standardized occupation descriptions, wage data, analysis of employment trends, potential employer lists and training available in lo |
| New_York_State_Governor\'s_Office_of_Employee_Relations Information on labor relations, labor management committees, workforce and organizational development initiatives, and other human resources information. |
| Occupational_Safety_&_Health_Administration This is the homepage for OSHA. It has information related to job related safety and health issues, as well as compliance related resources. |
| Office_of_the_Nevada_Labor_Commissioner Information about Nevada labor laws, public works, state apprenticeship, and prevailing wages. |
| Social_Security_Administration This is the homepage for the Social Security Administration. |
| State_of_Kansas,_Department_of_Human_Resources State and local labor market information including; wage, unemployment, and employment statistics. |
| United_States_Bureau_of_Labor_Statistics Contains labor related statistics compiled by the BLS. |
| United_States_Department_of_Labor_homepage This site contains statistics, summaries of labor laws and useful links to other government agencies. |
| Use_Department_of_Labor_Employment_and_Training_Administration_(ETA) Information on programs, assistance, and training opportunities for employers and employees. |
| PCS_Expo Event for commercial and residential property professionals in the United Kingdom. Features information for visitors, exhibitors, and press. Online registration available. |
| Relocation_Summit Corporate relocation venue brings senior-level corporate executives together with relocation sites and development agencies. Includes program, schedule, FAQs. |
| Alliance_Barter Barter exchange in Rochester, New York, USA & Concord, Ontario, Canada. |
| Barter_Advantage Barter exchange in New York City, New York, USA. |
| The_Barter_Blog A barter blog. |
| Barter_Business_Unlimited Barter exchange in Newington, Connecticut, USA. |
| Barter_Company Barter exchange in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. |
| Barter_Consultants_International Network with members who trade using trade dollars to swap for services and products. |
Services
ESC Consultants provide advisory services for small businesses, non-profit organizations, and local governmental units. These advisory services include the following:
• Marketing
• Business Planning
• Financial Management
• Board Development
• Public Relations
• Computerization
• Human Resource Management
About ESC
The Executive Service Corps of Otsego-Delaware is an association of middle management and senior level executives who volunteer their time to consult with small business, government, and not-for-profit organizations. Volunteers believe the experience and skills acquired during their business careers can help these organizations solve management, governance and administrative problems. In 2003, ESC provided 2,500 hours of consulting to 44 businesses and agencies in Otsego and Delaware Counties.
The Otsego-Delaware ESC chapter is part of a network of 44 ESC chapters across the country. Each chapter is incorporated independently as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and is responsible for its own governance, fund development and program activities. Local ESC chapters pay no dues or assessments to the ESC network.
Office space for the Otsego-Delaware chapter is gracefully provided by Hartwick College, The Otsego County Chamber, and Wilber National Bank through their Telecenter on Main Street, Oneonta. Paid staff include an executive director and an administrative assistant. All other personnel and consultants are volunteers.
Charitable contributions from foundations, corporations, and community leaders currently provide nearly 80% the ESC operating budget. ESC clients pay modest fees, depending on the nature and anticipated duration of the project, the number of volunteers needed and the client's ability to pay.
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