Non-Profits
Business Incubators -- National Business Incubation Association
NBIA provides entrepreneurs with links to incubators, offers publications and conferences. The organization also has a Calendar of Events for a listing of workshops, training, and events.
Council for Entrepreneurial Development
The CED provides North Carolina entrepreneurs with a variety of educational programs, which include formal entrepreneurial training, special interest roundtables, and a many additional seminars and programs.
Foundation for Enterprise Development
FED helps entrepreneurs and executives use employee ownership and equity compensation for motivating the workforce and improving corporate performance.
Netpreneur Exchange
This site focuses on helping entrepreneur s who are developing or delivering products or services over the Internet and other new media. It offers entrepreneurs the chance to network through online discussion groups, and events in several locations in the region. The site also offers useful resources such as: Funding and Finance.
Northern Virginia Technology Council
NVTC promotes the technology of its company members, and of the region. The organization has an event calendar for the technology community of the greater Washington, D.C. area.
SCORE - Service Corps of Retired Executives
Score helps the formation and grow of small businesses. The organization offers counseling services, workshops and tools for the entrepreneurs. The site also has a "BUSINESS RESOURCE INDEX", which is very useful for business owners.
YEO - Young Entrepreneurs’ Organization
The YEO helps members with an array of educational and networking opportunities.