STATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES

The Abilities Fund
Centerville Office
410 N 18th St
Centerville, IA 52544-1823
Telephone: 641-856-2173
Toll Free: 888-222-8943
Fax: 641-856-3101

Iowa City Office
332 South Linn Street, Suite #17
Iowa City, IA 52240
Telephone: 319-338-2521
Toll Free: 866-720-3863
Fax: 319-338-2528
URL: http://www.abilitiesfund.org/

"This summer The Abilities Fund, together with a national lending partner, will launch a nationwide direct loan program for entrepreneurs with disabilities. In 45 states, loan guarantees will also be available to as a means to secure loans for entrepreneurs. Flexible terms and competitive interest rates for microloans ranging from $500 - $25,000 will be offered.

In support of new microlending services, The Abilities Fund will be expanding its online presence to include training and technical assistance. Soon, people with disabilities nationwide will have 24-hour access to features such as Feasibility First ©, business plan development, and financial planning for business startup -- all of which are resources designed to prepare entrepreneurs with disabilities for self-employment."

Doing Business in Wyoming
URL: http://www.state.wy.us/business.asp

Wyoming Interactive Business Center
URL: http://wyomingbusiness.org/

"This tool will help you locate information about telecommunication, demographics, education sources and business contacts in Wyoming."

Wyoming Small Business Development Center
State Director
PO BOX 3922, Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-3505
Fax: (307) 766-3406
E-mail: DDW@uwyo.edu
URL: http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/SBDC/

• SBDC Statewide Offices
  URL: http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/sbdc/offices.html

The Wyoming Small Business Development Center's mission is to strengthen Wyoming businesses and create economic growth by providing excellent management assistance, educational programs and helpful resources for Wyoming small businesses and entrepreneurs.

Wyoming Women's Business Center
PO Box 3661, 13th & Lewis Sts., Laramie, Wyoming 82071
Phone: (307) 766-3084
Fax: (307) 766-3085
E-mail: wwbc@uwyo.edu
URL: http://www.wyomingwomen.org/