| American Tort Reform Association |
Broad-based, bipartisan coalition supporting civil justice reform with the goal of ensuring fairness, balance and predictability in America’s legal system. |
| Bureau of Industry and Security |
The Bureau of Industry and Security regulates the export of sensitive goods and technologies. BIS enforces export control, anti-boycott and public safety laws, and assists U.S. industries in compliance with international arms agreements. Businesses that export goods should consult the BIS Web site to ensure that they are complying with federal regulations. |
| Bureau of Labor Statistics |
Economic and statistical information -- Consumer Price Indexes, Producer Price Indexes and other economic measures. Searchable Occupational Outlook Handbook. |
| Coalition for Security and Competitiveness |
The Coalition for Security and Competitiveness was launched on March 6, 2007 with the forwarding to President Bush of initial recommendations for enhancing U.S. security and competitiveness through modernization of the export control system. Formed by eight leading associations, including AMT, the Coalition seeks to modernize the export control system so that America is prepared to meet the security and economic challenges of the 21st century. |
| Commerce Business Daily |
Electronic version of a Department of Commerce publication. Lists notices of proposed government procurement actions, contract awards, sales of government property, and other procurement information. Site's is searchable by keyword and is archived from December 2, 1996, to date. |
| Commerce Department's Advanced Technology Program |
Provides information on the Commerce Department's Advanced Technology Program. |
| Commerce Department's Manufacturing Extension Partnership |
Provides information on the Commerce Department's Manufacturing Extension Partnership program. |
| Export Assistance |
Provides online trade resources and one-on-one assistance for your international business. |
| Export - Import Bank of the United States |
The Export-Import Bank of the United States is the official export credit agency of the United States. |
| The Industrial Technology Program (U.S. Department of Energy) |
Creates partnerships among industry, trade groups, government agencies , and other organizations to research, develop and deliver advanced energy efficiency, renewable energy and pollution prevention technologies for industrial customers. |
| International Trade Administration |
Part of the U. S. Department of Commerce, the ITA provides information and support to U. S. extensive references. Thomas section provides information about members of Congress and legislation. |
| Library of Congress |
Includes review of search tools as well as companies to expand their international business. |
| National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) |
Membership organization providing industry news, opportunity for collaborative R&D, manufacturing data and related services. |
| National Coalition for Advanced Manufacturing (NACFAM) |
Membership organization providing information on manufacturing-related legislation and promoting skills standards. |
| National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) |
An agency of the Department of Commerce, works with the industry to develop and apply technology, measurements and standards. |
| State Department Business Visa Office |
Launched in July 2005, the Business Visa Center's goal is to facilitate the issuance of visas for business travelers around the world and assist businesses in the United States as well as their partners, customers, and colleagues. The Business Visa Center assists businesses by providing information about the visa application process for business-related visitor visa travel to the United States and providing answers to frequently asked questions. You may contact the Business Visa Center via e-mail at BusinessVisa@state.gov and via phone at (202) 663-3198. |
| State Department Munitions/ITAR |
U.S. Department of State Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC). Visit this site to register your company and to get information. All manufacturers, exporters, and brokers of defense articles, defense services, or related technical data, as defined on the U.S. Munitions list, are required to register with DDTC. |
| State Department Travel Office |
Latest news on overseas travel warnings and such. |
| Tax Reform Panel |
Advisory Panel on Tax Reform: Bipartisan panel, established by President Bush, to advise on options to reform the tax code to make it simpler, fairer, and more pro-growth. |
| Technology Innovation Program (TIP) |
Signed into law in August 2007, the America COMPETES Act created a new Technology Innovation Program (TIP) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to replace the Advanced Technology Program. TIP was established "to support, promote, and accelerate innovation in the United States through high-risk, high-reward research in areas of critical national need." |
| Thomas |
Legislative Information, including copies of House and Senate bills, public laws, the Congressional Record and Committee information. |
| U.S. Commercial Service |
The global business solutions unit of the Department of Commerce, focusing on small and mid-sized companies. |
| U.S. Department of Treasury |
Administration tax policy and currency data. |
| U.S. Government Printing Office |
The GPO disseminates official information from all three branches of the Federal Government. |
| U.S. House of Representatives |
Official site of the U.S. House of Representatives |
| U.S. Patent and Trademark Office |
All U.S. patents issued since 1976. A full-page image of each page of every U.S. patent issued since 1790. |
| U.S. Senate |
Official site of the U.S. Senate |
| U.S. Small Business Administration |
Aids, counsels, assists and protects the interests of small businesses. |
| U.S. Trade Representative |
America's chief trade negotiator, responsible for developing and implementing trade policies that promote world growth and create new opportunities for American businesses. |
