Pennsylvania’s Business Web Site – A comprehensive resource that provides information on state licenses and permits, tax regulations, legal and accounting issues, business types, forms, and the Entrepreneur’s Guide.
Web: www.state.pa.us - Under Info & Services, click on Business in PA.

North Central PA Regional Planning & Development Commission – This regional office can assist you with employee training, business loans, grant opportunities, guidance for import/export marketing, and more.
Web: www.ncentral.com/~ncprdpc
Phone: 814-773-3162

DuBois Career Link – This office is part of Team PA Career Link, a resource for employers and job seekers. Job matching, membership in local employer-training consortium, skills training for new and current employees, testing and assessments, and labor market information are just a few of the services available.
Email: kellyp@ncentral.com
Web: www.pacareerlink.state.pa.us - Pennsylvania’s one-stop on-line resource for job seeker services, employer services, social services and training.
Phone: 814-371-0250

PennTap – With a focus on small businesses, PennTap provides free consultation for technology issues and manufacturing processes, as well as other areas that help businesses to improve their competitiveness.
Web: www.penntap.psu.edu

Northwest Industrial Resource Center – The NWIRC provides consulting and assistance to industrial and manufacturing businesses for strategic planning, succession planning, new product development, sales and marketing, lean manufacturing, value stream mapping, quality improvements, ISO support, and workforce training.
Phone: 814-590-1219
Web: http://www.nwirc.org

Small Business Development Centers – Clarion University is the area’s SBDC, which provides free consultation to entrepreneurs and business owners on many facets of business. You will receive guidance to draft a business plan and advice about financing—vital steps for success. The consultant will meet with clients here at our chamber office by appointment. Meetings with SBDC representatives are private and confidential. Contact Corry Riley.
Email: criley@clarion.edu
Phone: 877-292-1843
Web: www.pasbdc.org - This web site provides a multitude of business resources.

SCORE – Service Core Of Retired Executives is an organization that offers free expert advice for small business owners or those thinking of starting a business. You can schedule a consultation with a SCORE consultant to meet with you at our chamber office. Their web site is a valuable resource. Meetings with SCORE representatives are private and confidential.
Phone: 814-234-9415
Email: score@statecollege-pa.com
Web: www.score.org

Ben Franklin Technology Partners – Financial and technical assistance for new tech-based products and processes; start-up or early stage companies. Under the Challenge Investment Program, the company is required to pay back financial assistance.
State College Office:
Email: info@cnp.benfranklin.org
Phone: 814-863-4558
Web: www.cnp.benfranklin.org

eBizitPA – The center for eBusiness and Advanced IT, a statewide Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority initiative to help Pennsylvania businesses and organizations understand and use information technology and e-business tools.
Web: www.ebizitpa.org

Government Contractor Registration –Are you ready to sell to the government? Federal, State, and local governments purchase all manner of goods and services. For information go to www.fedmarket.com; for registration go to Central Contractor Registration.
Web www.ccr.gov

United States Patent and Trademark Office – Information on obtaining patents and registering trademarks, plus additional business guidance.
Web: www.uspto.gov
Phone: 800-786-9199