The links presented here have been researched and reviewed to be of value to women entrepreneurs in Pennsylvania. Please note, however, that WIN does not endorse any of the sponsoring organizations, nor do we guarantee the ongoing accuracy or validity of these websites and resources.

World Trade Centers Association
http://world.wtca.org
Association dedicated to the establishment and effective operation of World Trade Centers as instruments for trade expansion. Provide global trade research and information, educational programs and facilities, business clubs, exhibit facilities, and consumer and business services.

Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
www.NewPA.com
$2.3 billion of programs and grants offered through the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) designed to revitalize jobs, bolster business growth, and sustain communities. Site offers programs that can help organizations locate & secure funding and information on PA's businesses, communities and key industries.

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania
www.sep.benfranklin.org
Part of a statewide network supported by the DCED, the group provides capital and expertise in technology, finance and business that helps entrepreneurs and established businesses overcome challenges and plan for growth. Organization fosters dynamic relationships among companies, institutional and private investors, research institutions and the university community.

WomanOwned.com
www.womenowned.com
Formed in 1998, provides information, tools, networking opportunities and advice to women starting or growing their businesses. Hundreds of articles and access to business tools and resources are offered on the site.

Entrepreneur.com
www.entrepreneur.com
One-stop site for the varied needs of entrepreneurs. Resource center offers extensive archives of articles, resources and tools to provide solutions to business problems and issues. Personalized advice provided online via the Expert Center.

Small Business Innovation Research "SABIR" Resource Center
www.sba.gov/sbir/indexsbir-sttr.html and www.sbir.us
SABIR is a $1.5 billion program run out of 10 agencies of the US Government to provide venture funding (no equity/pay back required) to small US business for the R&D of commercializable concepts. Issues awards of up to $850,000 per project to investigate, develop & test ideas/concepts.

Angel Capital Education Foundation (ACEF)
www.angelcapitaleducation.org/dir_resources/
A charitable organization devoted to education of angel investors and to collecting and disseminating data and information on angel investors and angel investing groups. The programs of the ACEF include an annual summit of angel group leaders throughout North America, regional meetings, educational workshops and seminars, and research projects.

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