Business

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Local and State

Rowan County Business Resource Center - A local site that lists business resources available in Rowan County, as well as links to local, state, and federal agencies.Trained professionals are available (by appointment) to provide business counseling to Chamber members and new businesses.

Rowan County Chamber of Commerce

Rowan County Tax exempt/Non profit organizations - List of Rowan County non-profit organizations from taxexemptworld.com.

Rowan Business Alliance - Member Directory

Charlotte SCORE Association - Small business counseling

North Carolina Government: Business - Includes information on starting or expanding a business in, or relocating one to, North Carolina as well as obtaining business permits or business and occupational licenses.

North Carolina Labor Market Information - Provides unemployment statistics, hours and earnings data, economic outlook information, a list of the state's largest employers, and more.

Regulated Child Care in NC - Licensing procedures for child care providers.

North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center - Offers research, grant programs, and the Rural Data Bank, North Carolina's leading source of information on rural people, communities and the rural economy.

The Small Business and Technology Development Center - Management counseling and educational services to help North Carolina businesses meet challenges, manage change, and plan for the future.

National and International

Employment - Links to local, state, and federal job listings, as well as career information sites.

EUROPages: The European Business Directory - Search for information (address, telephone/fax No., e-mail) on a supplier or service provider in Europe.

Grants.Gov -Â Grants.gov will simplify the grants management process, and create a centralized, online process to find and apply for over 600 grant programs from the 26 Federal grant-making agencies.

Investment Adviser Public Disclosure - Search for an investment adviser on this website and view that firm's Form ADV.

Reference USA Business Directory - Nationwide business directory including names, addresses, phone numbers, and more--with multiple search capabilities.

Sweets Product Marketplace - Search manufacturers and products in the construction industry by division categories.

Small Business Administration - Whether you are starting a business or operating an established business, the US Small Business Administration has a variety of programs to assist you.

Thomas Register - comprehensive online resource for finding companies and products manufactured in North America.

World Chamber of Commerce Directory - Find information on visiting or relocating to a specific U.S. city. Enter the name of the city in the search box provided, click on "find it," and then click on a link to the Chamber of Commerce for the city you're interested in.

Company Information

Funding Universe - This site is aimed at member investors and entrepreneurs, but many company histories are available free of charge.

Hoover's Company Information - Browse alphabetical lists of companies or browse by geographic region.

Reference USA Business Directory -A Nationwide business directory including names, addresses, phone numbers, and more--with multiple search capabilities.

Thomas Register - comprehensive online resource for finding companies and products manufactured in North America.