| Small_Business_Trends Tracks trends affecting small and midsize businesses, entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial enterprises. |
| SmallBusinessOutpost_com Free information, ideas, help, opportunities and encouragement for small business owners and home-based business entrepreneurs in their journey of starting and operating their own business. |
| TalkBiz Resource for small businesses with articles on every phase of improving your profits, getting more leads and sales, and cutting costs. |
| Understanding_Employee_Drives_and_Motivations A practical article advocating a human approach in people management. The page has links to other articles written by the same Consultant on people management, employee motivation, customer service, |
| U_S__Business_Advisor A one-stop electronic link to all the information and services government provides for the business community. |
| U_S_Labor\'s_OSBP Explains what is involved and answers common questions about employing people in small businesses. |
| Whooper Information about building your business and surviving the experience. |
| Canton_Fair Information on the event and its history, registration and local facilities. Chinese companies only. |
| CeBIT Annual trade show for information and telecommunications technology, the world's largest. With database of exhibitors and products, news, future show dates, information on conferences, events, travel |
| Expotrade_Australia Exhibitions in Australia, the Middle East and Africa. Background, schedule and overview of events. |
| Icelandic_Fisheries_Exhibition_ Event schedule, displays, advertising and participation information, dates, and contacts. |
| INMEX Details of the India International maritime expo and forum held at Goa. |
| International_Credit_Exhibition_and_Conference Information for business and credit decisions. Raffles City Convention Center, The Westin Stamford, Singapore. |
| JUNWEX The International Specialized Jewelry Exhibition. St. Petersburg, Russia. |
| Koiné Biannual church furnishings, construction and liturgical exhibition. Catalog of last fair and data on the next one. |
| Malaysian_International_Furniture_Fair Showcasing Malaysia's furniture industry. Kuala Lumpur. |
| Medica World forum for doctors, surgeons and hospitals. Düsseldorf, Germany. |
| Metalex Machine tools and metalworking machinery trade exhibition and conference. |
| MVDV_Ru Details of Russian exhibitions and online expositions. Includes dates, locations and information on exhibitors. |
| NORWECOM Communication and Telecommunication exhibition. St.Petersburg, Russia. |
| Philippine_Fiesta Annual gathering of trade exhibitors from the Philippines and the U.S. |
| PIMS_International An forum for financial intermediaries, product providers, and fund managers. Southampton, UK. |
| Post-Expo Details of the International postal technology exhibition held each year in a different country. |
| Railtex Bi-annual International exhibition of railway equipment, systems and services. National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, UK. |
| Tecnocalidad Mexico's international exposition dedicated to quality control and assurance in the manufacturing process. Exhibitor and visitor information, conference dates. |
| Trade_Information_Network_Of_Sri_Lanka Meet exporters and importers. Information and statistics on the Sri Lankan economy, trade fairs, and business news. |
| Via_Expo A variety of shows in the Balkans featuring aluminum and PVC profiles, packaging, food and used equipment. Dates and visitor information. |
| VideoForum The show provides visitors with the opportunity to see the latest video editing technologies and to try out the latest in cameras, accessories and, importantly, the new and emerging tools for image ma |
| Vitafoods_International Vitafoods International Exhibition and Scientific Symposium for the Nutraceutical industry, in Geneva, Switzerland. |
| World_Economic_Forum The Foundation organizes the Davos meeting of political and business leaders. It aims to create the foremost global partnership of business, political, intellectual and other leaders of civil society |
| Abrams_Industries,_Inc_ Engages in commercial construction and real estate investment and development. (Nasdaq: ABRI). |
| Alexander_&_Baldwin,_Inc_ A diversified corporation with most of its operations centered in Hawaii. Its principle businesses include property development and management; ocean transportation of freight; and food products, pri |
| American_Invsco Nationwide condominium development company. Company overview, current property listings and success stories featured. |
| Amigo_Kinetics Information on this firm involved in property development in Kochi, India with projects for sale and lease. |
| AMLI_Residential_Properties_Trust Focused on the development, acquisition, and management of upscale apartment communities in the Southeast, Southwest, and Midwest areas of the United States. (NYSE: AML) |
| Armada/Hoffler_Development_Company Commercial real estate, holding and construction organizations offering information on building and developments. |
| Barshop_and_Oles_Company Information on agency's development, management and marketing of retail, industrial and mixed-use properties in the Austin, San Antonio and Houston markets. |
| Belz_Enterprises,_Inc_ Owns and manages industrial/warehouse/distribution centers, shopping centers, office buildings, mixed-use centers and corporate campuses, as well as the Peabody Hotels in Memphis and Orlando and other |
| Bouwfonds_Property_Development Develops housing, office space, shopping malls and mixed-use projects in the Netherlands, France, Germany, Belgium and the Czech Republic. Includes organizational structure and office directory. |
| Cadiz,_Inc_ Acquires and develops raw land, primarily in desert regions of southern California, identified as having indigenous water supplies. (Nasdaq: CLCI) |
The Association of Small Business Development Centers and SBDCNET are proud to recognize this year's state stars. These individuals and groups, represent the SBDC by demonstrating outstanding performances throughout 2008. They were judged, in many cases by their peers...Read more...
Focus On
Gaebler.com wrote an extremely complimentary article about SBDC counselors called SBDC Counselors: Unsung Small Business Heroes. Click here to read it.
Every year, the ASBDC recognizes an exemplary performer from each state, were you a 2008 or a 2007 State Star?
Which state requested the most research in the 3rd Quarter 2008? Click here to see the top ten.
Jill Thomas-Jorgenson of Lewiston, Idaho was the top requesting counselor for 2007 with 77 request. Congratulations to Jill and all 15 of our top requesting counselors!
107 Million Budget Increase for SBA, Small Business Programs Passes Committee.
SBDCs in the News
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Can businesses open or expand in current economy?Las Cruces Sun News - October 10, 2008 - Brook Stockberger
LAS CRUCES — Kevin Korzan has seen the news. The Las Cruces businessman knows that Wall Street has taken a beating, and he worries about the national and international economy right along with everyone else.
Still, he felt it was time to take a step forward.
Korzan operates KorzanOils in Las Cruces, whi...Read more...
Success Stories
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Heartland String Bass Shop The University of Iowa SBDC
Heartland String Bass Shop produces hand-crafted string basses. The company also provides a full range of bass services, from custom fit extensions, neck grafts and fingerboard dressings to complete restoration and repair of damaged instruments.
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