In an effort to promote economic development, each state provides assistance and information to individual businesses on the web; this includes information for small businesses. The purpose of this web page is to provide a direct and convenient link to each states' business web page.
The Corporations Division of the Secretary of State' Office provides information on establishing a corporation or a partnership.
The Division of Purchasing provides quality service and information to vendors doing business in the State of Alabama.
The Department of Revenue provides information on business licensing, sales and use taxes.
The Alabama Development Office's (ADO) primary mission is to enhance the economic well-being of Alabama's citizens. The ADO accomplishes its mission through active recruitment of businesses. The ADO provides information and meets the needs of individual businesses and small-business owners.
This web site has a list of resources for all types of business activities in the State of Alaska.
This web site includes a listing of state agencies relating to business and commerce as well as the boards, bureaus, departments, divisions and offices that fall under those agencies.
This Business Resource Directory includes information on starting and maintaining a business in Arkansas, employment, legal issues and links to other business resources; including a link to the Arkansas Economic Development Commission.
Doing Business in California provides an overview of California's economy and allows individual businessmen to browse programs and services for small businesses. It also provides information on permits and licenses, taxes, workforce issues, workplace environmental concerns, business codes and more.
This site provides a link to a vast network of business resources for the State of California, including a number of links to information on small businesses.
Essential business information to help you start and run a business in Colorado. The web site serves as a link to Colorado agencies concerned with business, labor and employment; business, economic and demographic information; and an unofficial list of Colorado businesses and nonprofit organizations on the Internet.
The Department of Economic and Community Development is the state agency responsible for promoting economic growth. This web site links you to information on starting a business in the State of Connecticut. It also provides business tax information, links to the Governor's Small Business Advisory Council, and other business information links and forms.
The CERC is recognized as a central part of the state's economic development efforts. It is a private organization that markets Connecticut as a prime business location. It serves as a gateway to a vast resource of business information.
Delaware's Business and Economy web site links you to state agencies and organizations essential to doing business in the State of Delaware. These links include: Economic Development, Business Tax Information and Small Business.
This page allows businesses access to the District's business license application and forms in PDF format.
The State of Florida's Department of Revenue Business Information web page provides the basic information needed to operate a business in the State of Florida. It also provides links to register your business or nonprofit organization, tax information, the Department of State and other online business resources.
Enterprise Florida, Inc. is a partnership between Florida's government and business leaders and is the principal economic development organization for the State of Florida. Enterprise Florida has information and resource centers which has all kinds of information on financing, business structure, licenses, locations, plans and more.
Georgia's Business and Economic Development web page consolidates a vast network of business resources for the State of Georgia. It is an excellent starting point for doing business in the state. It also links to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs and the Office of Small and Minority Business Affairs which have information on starting and maintaining a business, with general and Georgia-specific business information.
The Hawaii State Government Business Index has links to web sites dealing with business. Links of particular interest are: Getting Down to Business and Starting a Business in Hawaii. The first is an overview of information and requirements for starting a business in Hawaii including registration and licenses, taxes, business types, and more. The latter site allows business owners to download business applications and has a guide to doing business in Hawaii, business regulations, small business economic profiles, employer checklists, and more.
The business information page of the Department of Commerce includes the newest business information, statistics, community information and upcoming business events.
This site has information for establishing and registering a business. It also has forms, fees, publications and miscellaneous information regarding business.
This is a very good site which is billed as the "First Stop Business Information Center" for the State of Illinois. It has information on permits, regulations and business start-up assistance.
This site has business and unemployment tax registration information, including forms and a simplified tax and wage reporting system.
The Department of Business Services is a centralized repository for business filings: Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Registered Limited Liability Partnerships, Limited Partnerships, Trademarks, and the Uniform Commercial Code.
The Business Owner's Guide gives an overview of the general requirements for starting a business, licensing and permit issues, has a generic form for business registration, and information relating to small businesses.
The Business Services Division of the Secretary of State's Office administers all business-related responsibilities including chartering new businesses, the filing of commercial liens, and the issuance of trademarks, notaries public and summonses.
The Department of Commerce provides assistance for existing and out of state businesses. The site looks at starting or growing a business, taxes, international marketing and more.
This site is an index to government-related business links. The links include the Iowa Department of Economic Development, Department of Commmerce, Department of Revenue and more.
This site is an index to non-government business links, such as the state's Chambers of Commerce and Visitor Bureaus.
The Business and Commerce web page includes an index listing of agencies and other resources relating to business in the State of Kansas. Sites of particular interest are: the Kansas Department and Housing site for starting a new business which contains information on rules, regulations, licenses and forms necessary for doing business in the state. The link to the Department of Revenue has tax forms, rate calendars, publications and small business workshops. Note: The Doing Business in Kansas section of the web page is under construction.
The Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development provides information on business start-up, business licensing, and business expansion as well as information for existing businesess.
The Business and Licensing Information web page has links to the Secretary of State's First Stop for Business, a guide to starting business in Louisiana. The Department of Revenue link provides PDF publications about sales tax, rates and more. The site also includes links to the Louisiana Department of Economic Development and other business information.
The Department of Economic and Community Development offers programs in the areas of business development, tourism and community development.
This site features top business news, a calendar, checklists and discussion forums.
The SBDC provides comprehensive business assistance and information services to the small business community through eight centers and sixteen satellite offices. The focus of the SBDC is to strenghten Maine's economy by helping small businesses grow.
The Division's web site has a searchable database of corporation names, full list of forms and fees, as well as a list of registered agents.
This division has PDF format documents available for business tax issues.
A comprehensive web site for locating business information, products and services throughout the State of Maryland. It includes a directory of Maryland companies, regulatory information, business assistance programs, reports and publications and a calendar of business events.
A vast network of resources for doing business in Massachusetts. The site includes links to the Corporation for Business, Work and Learning, Department of Economic Development, the Massachusetts Office of Business Development,Taxes/Revenue, business publications and more.
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation is a one-stop resource for businesses in Michigan. It provides links to business services, starting a business, news and reports, statistics and facts, and other related links.
The DTED facilitates the growth of business in the State of Minnesota. The site provides news and information, publications, and business contacts.
The site is intended to help businesses comply with state tax laws.
The Business Services Division of the Secretary of State's Office serves a variety of business related interests. This site has links to corporate information, the Uniform Commercial Code, securities, and more.
This web site was created by the Mississippi Department of Economic and Community Development. It outlines the business climate, technology, incentives, and business assistance offered by the State of Mississippi.
The Missouri Department of Economic Development fosters business growth and expansion in the State of Missouri. The site links you to the Missouri Business Center which has extensive coverage of business information, international marketing, licensing and regulatory information, and other related sites.
The Montana Department of Commerce-Business Center is a comprehensive site for business development and resources. It outlines the statistics and advantages for doing business in the State of Montana.
The Montana Department of Revenue assists in providing information on business start-ups, taxes, licensing, fees, forms and publications.
The Secretary of State's Office encourages and supports the growth of business in Montana. The site provides a business filing guide and forms.
The Bureau of Business Research specializes in economic assessment, demographic and economic projections, survey design, compilations and analysis of data and public access to on-line information.
A comprehensive resource for business information for the the State of Nebraska. The site provides information on business recruitment, business start-up and expansion, statistics and much more.
The Department of Revenue provides tax information including forms, legal information, a calendar, publications, and tax incentives.
This web site provides links to the Department of Business and Industry, the Commission on Economic Development, and the Department of Taxation. The objective of this site is to encourage and promote growth and economic development.
The BFA was created to foster economic development and employment in New Hampshire. The BFA works to expand the availability of credit in New Hampshire. The site outlines each of the financial options it provides.
The Office of Business and Industrial Development offers links to industrial properties, a searchable NH Manufacturers directory, information and events, business resources, technology and training resources and other community resources.
The Department of Revenue Administration has tax forms and related information.
This site provides direct links to web pages that may be of interest to the New Jersey business community and those interested in doing business in the state. The information found includes the New Jersey Advantages, tax information, financial assistance and technical support, demographic and statistical information and more.
The New Mexico Business Development Services' web page has information on relocating or expanding a business, information on starting a business and other economic development services, including site inventory, taxation and financial programs.
This web site has links to agencies and associations which provide businesses with access to valuable resources and information including the Empire State Development Corporation, the Department of Taxation and Finance, and the Business Council of New York State, Inc.
The North Carolina Business Information page is a good resource for businesses for the state of North Carolina. It includes information on corporations, licensing, tax credits and small business.
The Department of Commerce provides information on business recruitment, small business, exporting, employment, and economic data.
The North Dakota Economic Development and Financial Programs has what your business is looking for in business information. This page provides information on programs for enhancing new or existing businesses, with special programs for Native Americans, women, community development, business development and more. The site also has a list of publications and forms necessary for conducting business in North Dakota.
This site has tax forms and publications, information on sales and special taxes, plus individual and corporate income taxes and more.
A comprehensive site of business information including business and economic development, corporate filings and fees, small businesses, home businesses, electronic commerce and a direct link to other state agencies which may assist business owners.
This site lists licenses only. Permits and fees will be added later. Agencies with sites to their licensing-related pages are linked.
The Department of Commerce has business services and information including tax incentives, women and minorities in business, exporting and publications.
The Business Filing Department provides forms and filing instructions for corporations and other businesses, including trademarks and fictitious names.
The Business and Commerce page of Oregon OnLine has links to information about Oregon's economy. Jobs, key industry topics, business guides, development projects, state procurement, small business and tax information are listed.
The Corporation Division supplies business owners with a connection to the Business Information Center. The is a six-agency cooperative effort which provides forms for registering businesses. It supplies access to the business registry, Uniform Commercial Code, and the publication "The Oregon Business Guide."
This topic page leads business owners to seven extensive web resources for doing business in the State of Pennsylvania.
The First Stop Business Center is designed to enhance the state's business climate by giving businesses access to information. The page has contact information to the Center. Information is not web accessible.
The Corporations Division maintains filings for active and inactive Rhode Island and foreign businesses. The web services provided are Corporation forms, Notary Database lookup, and new incorporation weekly listings.
The Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation provides access to the state's economic services. Rhode Island offers a variety of incentive programs and support services ranging from site selection to financing.
The South Carolina Department of Commerce has extensive business information including facts about the business climate, business incentives, and business development in the state.
The Department of Revenue provides tax information, regulations, workshops and forms and instructions.
This site provides forms and newsletters for various boards and commissions in PDF format.
This page links the business owner to South Dakota's information on commerce, regulations, community profiles, economic development, financing, licenses, the Department of Revenue, and video conferencing services.
The site links the business person to a comprehensive list of links to doing business in the State of Tennessee. It provides information on the advantages of conducting business in the state, regulations, and incentive plans. The page also provides information for small and minority businesses.
This is an extensive web page with five links that outline all the issues concerning conducting business in and with the State of Texas. This includes business organizations and nonprofit associations, technical and financial assistance, Internet resources, and four essential steps to starting a business.
This page was created by the Department of Community and Economic Development and offers useful information to those wanting to start a business in Utah. Provided in the page are valuable links to organizations and agencies in the State of Utah.
This page links the business owner to several business sites for the State of Vermont. These sites include: 1)Vermont Bid Opportunities site which provides information to vendors, 2)Think Vermont.com, a program of the Vermont Department of Economic Development which outlines the business incentives available to a business, and 3) Business Calendar of Events, which lists business training and events in Vermont.
This page serves as a link to the Department of Business Assistance, the Virginia Private Industry Council and Virginia Tech Business Resources.
This site provides ten links to doing business in the State of Washington including access to electronic tax filing; the state Business Records Inquiry; starting, relocating or expanding a business; and much more.
This page provides seventeen web sites dealing with conducting business in the State of West Virginia, including economic development and small business.
This site allows access to nine links dealing with conducting business in the State of Wisconsin. These links include expanding and financing a business, programs for disadvantaged entrepreneurs, and much more.
The is a comprehensive web page of links to business information available in the State of Wyoming. It includes links to the Wyoming Business Council, the Business Resources Directory, economics and statistics, the Secretary of State and more.
This Web page was designed by Rayburne J. Turner, CLIS J734, Fall 1999. Send comments to:greeklife@lowcounty.com