tech business to grow. The Small Business Technology investment Fund Program (STBIF) is a source of early-stage debt and equity funding for high tech companies. Initial investments can come to as much as $300,000 and later stage investments can go up to $500,000. New York State is banking on a strong high tech future. For more information, contact: Empire State Development/Small Business Technology Investment Fund 30 S. Pearl St., 6th Floor 22 Albany, NY 12245 518-292-5134 http://www.empire.state.ny.us Grants To Improve Energy Efficiency The National Industrial Competitiveness Through Energy, Environment and Economics Grant is a federal grant with possible state matching money to improve energy efficiency, promote a cleaner production process and improve the competitiveness of industry. Those eligible include manufacturers in industrial glass, metals, chemicals, forest products, petroleum, steel, and aluminum. The maximum grant is $400,000 and a 55% match is required. For more information contact: Indiana Department of Commerce Energy Policy Division, Alternative Energy Program One North Capital, Suite 700 Indianapolis, IN 46204 317- 232-8940 http://www.state.in.us/doc/energy/industrial.html $5,000 To Go Overseas The Trade Show Assistance Program provides financial assistance to Indiana manufacturers by reimbursing a portion of the costs incurred while exhibiting their products at overseas trade shows. Reimbursement includes
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