Service Providers

BusinessLINC
A service of the U.S. Small Business Administration. An online network that connects mentors from larger, established companies with small business and entrepreneur protégés. Provides case studies of business-to-business relationships.
EPA's Small Business Gateway
Aimed at small businesses, this site provides links to various organizations and tools that can help launch a start-up enterprise.
Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP)
A program of the Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The extension centers help smaller manufacturers with business planning, production techniques, and technology applications.
New Uses Council (NUC)
A nonprofit membership organization dedicated to expanding development and commercialization of new industrial, energy, and non-food consumer uses of renewable agricultural products. Its Web site provides access to newsletters, directories, and conference announcements; updated information on investment and development opportunities; and numerous New Use-related Web sites, list servers, and on-line newsletters.

The Remanufacturing Institute
A voluntary organization representing remanufacturers as well as the businesses and organizations that support and serve them.
Reusable Industrial Packaging Association
Promotes the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible design, manufacturing, collection, reconditioning, remanufacturing, and reuse of reusable industrial packaging, including preparation for recycling at the end of its useful life.
Small Business Administration
Information on starting or expanding your business, with links to many resources, including the U.S. Business Advisor. Also includes links to Local SBA Resources .
Sustainable Business Network (SBN)
A focal point for the sustainable business community on the Internet consisting of the SBN Journal, Library, and the Sustainable Business Opportunities network.