1.03 Agency Research Assignment
Research the following agencies. For each agencies, provide the following information.
This information may be compiled in a Powerpoint slide show.
To begin, if you forgot the acronyms, use your notes to assist you.
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o Brief Description.
o For profit or Nonprofit?
o How would an entrepreneur benefit from using these agencies?
SCORE – local chapter
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SBA
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NC SBTDC (www.sbtdc.org)
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Chamber of Commerce – local
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Minority Business Development Centers (MBDC)
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U.S. Department of Commerce
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Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
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Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
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Workers’ Compensation Board
Research 2 Trade Associations/Professional Organizations and find out about assistance
available to entrepreneurs developing businesses.
 The Entrepreneurs Organization (EO)
 American Marketing Association (AMA)
 Professional Beauty Association
 The American Culinary Federation, Inc (ACF)
 International Fitness Professionals Association (IFPA)
 LinkedIn
 Toastmasters