Ben
Franklin Partnership - www.sep.benfranklin.org
An
independent not-for-profit economic development organization, Ben
Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (BFTP/SEP)
was established in 1982 to stimulate economic growth through
innovation, entrepreneurship, and the development and adoption of
new technologies. BFTP/SEP is part of a statewide network supported
by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic
Development.
Chester
County Development Council -
www.ccdcseed.org
The Chester County Development Council (CCDC)
is a private, full service economic development organization which
has been nurturing economic growth in Chester County, Pennsylvania
businesses for more than 40 years. The Council helps companies
locate here and provides information on business opportunities so
that Chester County companies can succeed in regional, national, and
global markets.
Delaware
Valley Industrial Resource Center
- www.dvirc.org
Delaware Valley
Industrial Resource Center, or
DVIRC, is a private,
not-for-profit economic development organization.
Our mission is to improve the
competitiveness of small to medium-sized manufacturers in the
southeastern Pennsylvania area.
DVIRC has produced results for over 1,200 manufacturers and
we have helped our clients with more than 2,500 projects over the
past 14 years.
PA
Chamber of Business & Industry
- www.pachamber.org
As a member of the
fastest growing Chamber of Commerce in the United States, you are in
a unique position to make your voice heard as a standard-bearer for
Pennsylvania’s business future. No other statewide organization
offers you the wide variety of programs, products, services and
legislative clout to reduce your costs and grow your business. So
the next time you’re faced with figuring out who to call, or even
where to call, make the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and
Industry the place you call first.
WCU
Business & Technology Center
- www.btcwcu.org
Established in
1989, the Business Technology Center (BTC) of the School of Business
and Public Affairs of West Chester University provides technical
expertise and services in the application of information technology.
The BTC assists businesses and other organizations in identifying
cost-effective information solutions.
Pennsylvania
Economy League - www.peleast.org
The Pennsylvania
Economy League is an independent nonprofit public policy research
and development organization. PEL's mission is to promote better
government for a more competitive region by providing information
and support to the civic leadership of Southeastern Pennsylvania.
Chester
County Information Tech. Group www.chestercountyit.org/index.htm
ITAG's mission is to expand the pool of
qualified technology professionals in Chester County by creating and
sustaining IT awareness programs and partnerships among businesses,
educational organizations, and secondary and post-secondary schools
throughout Chester County.
Small Business Administration
www.sba.gov
SBA assists small businesses in getting
started, expanding, and becoming profitable through such programs as
guaranty loan financing, management, and technical assistance,
contract assistance.