TECHNICAL RESOURCES

Many area universities and technical colleges may be able to assist you with technical issues. The following centers offer limited assistance at the federal level.

National Technology Transfer Center (NTTC)

NTTC helps locate federal lab experts and assists with the transfer of federal technology, as well as offers an on-line database of federal funding opportunities and awards.

National Technology Transfer Center
Wheeling Jesuit College
316 Washington Avenue
Wheeling, WV 26003
(800) 678-6882 (304) 243-2573
www.nttc.edu

Great Lakes Industrial Technology Center (GLITeC)

GLITeC, one of six regional centers funded competitively by NASA, offers a variety of services for businesses, directly and through its affiliates, usually on a fee basis. Services include information retrieval, technical assessments, and technology and funding brokering. Call (216) 898-6400, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or visit the web address: www.glitec.org.

Trade Associations

Trade associations can be a useful source of information on competition and industry trends, as well as on trade shows and publications. A trade show, if accessible, can offer a unique opportunity to network with buyers and sellers within a particular industry. To find the trade associations relevant to your company or project, consult Associations Unlimited or do a general web search. This is a full-text database that describes more than 80,000 national, international, regional, state, and local associations. In addition to basic address listings, information is also supplied on membership, publications, and conference dates. (This source was formerly the Encyclopedia of Associations.) Most libraries should have Associations Unlimited; if not, please call the Wisconsin Innovation Service Center at (262) 472-1365 or email us. For information on trade shows, call the relevant association or try the web site: www.tscentral.com.

Manufacturers/Business Databases

A variety of manufacturer and company directories are available, at both national and state levels, and several are usually in public libraries. On-line resources include:

www.techsavvy.com

www.mfginfo.com

www.thomasregister.com

www.sbs.dnb.com (D&B Small Business Solutions)

Industry Research

http://www.virtualpet.com/industry/howto/search.htm