small businesses. SBIR funds the critical start-up and development stages and it encourages the commercialization of the technology, product, or service. There are three phases to the program: Start-up Development Marketplace. To learn more about how to apply and about the various agencies involved, contact Office of Technology, US. Small Business Administration, 409 Third St., SW Washington, DC 20416 202-205-6450 http://www.sba.gov/sbir $10,000 For Every New Job Created The goal of the Vocational Rehabilitation Economic Development Partnership is to increase employment opportunities for Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) clients by providing equipment grants, technical assistance grants, customized technical assistance and other assistance to companies that will hire persons with disabilities. Companies interested in applying should contact: Wisconsin Department of Commerce Bureau of Minority Business Development, Job Creation Program 101 W Pleasant St., Suite 100A Milwaukee, WI 53212 414-220-5360 http://www.commerce.state.wi.us/MT/MT-FAX-0817.html 27 Federal Programs By Type BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT To foster business ownership by individuals who are both socially and economically disadvantaged; and to promote the competitive viability of such firms by providing business development assistance including, but not limited to, management and technical assistance, access to capital and
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