Economic Opportunity

Last Updated: 03/09/2006

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General Resources

• USDA National Agriculture Library Rural Information Center
• Economic Development Administration (EDA). U.S. Department of Commerce 
• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development  

Business Development

• Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund
• HUBZones  This program can give EZ/EC and Champion Community businesses a competitive edge.  Businesses in most EZs, ECs and Champions are eligible for Federal contracting preferences through SBA's HUBZone program.
• Small Business Administration's Small Business Startup Kit  

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