Alabama Technology Network (ATN)

• http://www.atn.org/
• Provides innovative and cost-effective solutions to enable Alabama's existing industry to be globally competitive.
• Provides assistance in the following areas:
  • Health, safety and environmental technical assistance
  • Human resources and organizational development
  • Lean manufacturing (i.e. operational strategy oriented toward achieving the shortest possible cycle time by eliminating waste)
  • Quality systems (i.e. meeting industry specific standards)

 Alabama Small Business Development Consortium

• http://www.asbdc.org/Default.html
• Enhances economic growth by making Alabama small businesses more competitive through the provision of entrepreneurial assistance.
• Provides assistance in the following areas:
  • Government procurement
  • Business plans
  • Sales techniques
• Offers one-on-one counseling, business seminars and on-line training options.

 Small Business Development Center

• http://www.southalabama.edu/sbdc/
• Provides educational assistance to strengthen small business management in southern Alabama.
• Provides assistance in the following areas:
  • Procurement assistance
  • One-on-one business counseling
  • Federal/state funding

Safe State Environmental Programs

• http://alabamasafestate.ua.edu/safe_state_environmental.htm
• Helps businesses to identify and manage lead-based paint hazards, asbestos, and indoor air hazards.
• Provides on-site consultation services and access to environmental laboratories.