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Warren County Resources

Warren County Business Awards Nomination Form
Warren County Business Awards Nomination Form

Website: http://www.warrencountychamber.org/docs/nominationform05.doc

Warren County Economic Development
Go to the Warren County Chamber of Commerce website for information and assistance on economic development activities in Warren County.

Website: http://www.warrencountychamber.org/economic_development/econ_home.asp

Centenary College Small Business Development Center
1 of 11 NJ centers, lead by Rutgers, the State University, to provide free consulting and affordable training for new and established small businesses. SBDC, located at Centenary College, is a regional center serving Warren, Morris, and Sussex counties. All NJ Centers are funded by the US Small Business Administration, the NJ Commerce, Economic Growth and Tourism Commission in addition to their host institutions.

Website: www.centenarycollege.edu/sbdc

MorrisSussexWarren Workforce Investment Board
Public/Private partnership source of information on workforce development initiatives to meet needs of employers.

Website: http://gti.net/mswwib

Warren County Community College
Warren County Community College, provides affordable, accessible post-secondary education and life-long learning opportunities including: College Transfer Programs, Career Preparation Programs, Developmental Education and Services, Continuing Education Programs, Access Programs and Services, and Community Services. Refer to the College's website for information on all its educational and community services.

Website: http://www.warren.edu

Warren County Convention & Visitor Bureau
Warren County Convention & Visitor Bureau home page for information on dining, accommodations, recreation, shopping, entertainment, parks and events in Warren County.

Website: http://www.visitwarren.com

Warren County Cultural & Heritage Commission
The Commission was created by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the county of Warren in October 1972, to develop County programs to promote public interest in local and county history, the arts,cultural values, goals, and traditions of the community as well as the State and Nation.

Website: http://www.wcchc.org/

Warren County Government Official Website
Warren County's official website for departments, contacts, services and resources.

Website: http://www.co.warren.nj.us/

Warren County Health Department
Source for information on Warren County Health Department services, articles, resources and contacts. Areas of responsibility include Consumer Health, Environmental Health, Public Health Promotion and Personal Health Services.

Website: http://www.co.warren.nj.us/healthdept

Chronicle of Philanthropy
E-newsletter on current philanthropy

Website: http://www.philanthropy.com

Internal Revenue Service Online
While the IRS has a whole section of their website dedicated to business, including corporations and partnerships, many will find the Small Busness/Self-Employed category to be the most helpful. One of the most helpful links under this category is Online Learning and Educational Products, which contains both free and fee-based products, including a free online classroom with topics such as "How to file and pay your taxes using a computer" adn "What you need to know when you run a business out of your home". Other valuable links include Filing an Paying Your Business Taxes, Small Business Forms and Publications, Business with Emloyees, Self-Employed Individuals, which contains information on filing requirements and reporting responsibilities for independent contractors, and Business Expneses, which explains what qualifies as a deductible business expense and a capital expense.

Website: http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/index.html


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Chambers of Commerce & Business Associations

Small Business Procurement Opportunities Guide
The guide focuses on selling to governments and large corporations, and is now available online with the support of MasterCard. The guide covers: Selling to the Federal Government Selling to State Governments Selling to Large Corporations Selling to Foreign Governments and International Organizations Procurement Opportunities and Assistance for Women- and Minority-owned Businesses Procurement Opportunities and Assistance for Veteran-owned Businesses Summary of Procurement-related Training Programs for Small Businesses Glossary of Procurement-related Terms

Website: http://www.procurementcoalition.org/resources/index.shtml

Hope Area Chamber of Commerce
Hope Area Chamber of Commerce

Website: http://hopenj.org

Phillipsburg Area Chamber of Commerce
Warren County Chamber serving the business community in the Phillipsburg region.

Website: http://www.phillipsburgnj.com

Phillipsburg Downtown Association
Find information on the Phillipsburg home pages for the Phillipsburg Downtown Association

Website: http://phillipsburgnj.org

New Jersey Chamber of Commerce
Find information on membership, programs and services of the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce and doing business in New Jersey

Website: http://njchamber.com

US Chamber of Commerce
US Chamber of Commerce provides links between small business and government. Find a network of local chambers of commerce.

Website: http://www.uschamber.org/

ChambersofCommerce.com
Locate US and Foreign chambers of commerce and their services.

Website: http://www.chamberofcommerce.com


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Economic Development

Warren County Economic Development
This section of our website provides you with various forms of information on Economic Development efforts and resources in Warren County.

Website: http://www.warrencountychamber.org/economic_development/econ_home.asp


Hackettstown Business Improvement District
The Hackettstown Business Improvement District serves the business community. To contact them call: 852-2954

Website: http://www.hackettstownbid.com


US Census Bureau CenStats Databases
Provides database information on: Building Permits, County Business Patterns, International Trade Data, Public Law 94-171 Data, Census Tract Sheet Locator, Detailed Occupation by Race Hispanic Origin and Sex and USA Counties.

Website: http://censtats.census.gov/


Washington Borough Improvement District
Site for information on Washington's business improvement district.

Website: http://washingtonbid.org


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Municipalities

Allamuchy Township
Home page for Allamuchy Township

Website: http://www.allamuchy.com


Blairstown Township
Home page for Blairstown Township

Website: http://www.blairstown-nj.org/


Franklin Township
Home page for Franklin Township

Website: http://www.franklintwpwarren.org


Frelinghuysen Township
Home page for Frelinghuysen Township

Website: http://www.frelinghuysentwp-nj.gov


Greenwich Township
Home page for Township of Greenwich.

Website: http://www.greenwichtownship.com


Hackettstown
Home page for the town of Hackettstown which includes the Hackettstown Business Improvement District.

Website: http://www.hackettstown.net


Harmony Township
Home page for Harmony Township

Website: http://www.harmonytwp-nj.gov


Independence Township
Home page for Independence Township

Website: http://www.independencenj.com/


Knowlton Township
Home page for Knowlton Township

Website: http://www.knowlton-nj.com


Liberty Township
Home page for Liberty Township

Website: http://www.libertytownship.org


Lopatcong Township
Home page for Lopatcong Township

Website: http://www.lopatcongtwp.com


Mansfield Township
Home page for Mansfield Township

Website: http://mansfieldtownship.org


Oxford Township
Home page for Oxford Townshp

Website: http://www.oxfordnj.org


Phillipsburg
Home page for Town of Phillipsburg including information on the Urban Enterprise Zone, Tourism and Phillipsburg businesses.

Website: http://www.phillipsburgnj.org


Pohatcong Township
Home site for Township of Pohatcong.

Website: http://www.pohatcong.com


Washington Borough
Home page for Washington Borough

Website: http://www.washingtonboro-nj.org


Washington Township
Home page for Washington Township.

Website: http://www.washington-twp-warren.org



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State Government Links

New Jersey Department of Education
Go to this site for links and resources related to New Jersey schools including a directory, report card and districts.

Website: http://www.state.nj.us/education/


New Jersey Department of Education Report Card
Go to this page of the Department of Education Website for New Jersey's report card on Warren County schools.

Website: http://education.state.nj.us/rc/rc04/menu/41-5465.html


New Jersey State
The State of New Jersey's official website for information on NJ's economy, services, regulations, business taxes and more.

Website: http://www.state.nj.us/


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Federal Government Links

Business.gov
Business.gov provides small business owners with a one-stop web site that searches the federal government for compliance information and resources. The site conveniently locates compliance information from all major federal government agencies regulating or serving small businesses. Business.gov is managed by the U.S. Small Business Administration in a partnership with 21 federal agencies. There are over 20,000 compliance-related documents from 94 government web sites. “This web site will help streamline access to information and reduce federal compliance barriers to helping businesses save time and money,” said SBA Administrator Steven C. Preston. Benefits 1. 1. Helps small businesses find compliance information and services by searching multiple government web sites and by organizing the information into industry and topic categories. 2. 2. Reduces small businesses’ time and effort by consolidating compliance information onto one web site and offering a consistent way to find them. 3. 3. Minimizes business expenses in the form of time savings or cost avoidance. The site provides a quick and focused compliance search results, comprehensive catalog of federal government forms, directory of knowledgeable government contacts, links to key industry resources and “how to” information for starting, growing and managing a business.

Website: http://www.business.gov/


IRS
Find current tax forms such as W4 and W9

Website: http://www.irs.gov


e-News for Small Business
Distributed every Wednesday, e-News for Small Business brings timely, useful tax information right to the computers of small business owners. Examples of information included in e-News for Small Business include: Important, upcoming tax dates, What's new on the IRS web site, Reminders and tips to assist businesses with tax compliance, and IRS news releases and special IRS announcements e-News' convenient format will put IRS information at the small business owner's fingertips. "Useful Links" will bring them quickly to some of the most useful information on IRS.gov for large and small businesses as well as self-employed businesspersons.

Website: http://www.irs.gov/business/small/content/0,,id=154826,00.html


USDA Rural Development
US Department of Agriculture Rural Development home site for information on programs, services and regulations.

Website: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov


USDA Rural Development-New Jersey
Information on the USDA's New Jersey contacts, programs and services for rural communities administered through its three agencies: Rural Housing Service, Rural Utilities Service and Rural Business-Cooperative Service. Direct loans, guaranteed loans and limited grant funds are available to qualified individuals, businesses and municipalities.

Website: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/nj/


U.S. Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Department of Homeland Security: This site gives information on issues related to security and safety of the business community, child and community safety.

Website: http://www.ready.gov


National Women's Business Council Online
The National Women's Business Council is a bipartisan advisory council to the federal government, including the President, Congress and the U.S. Small Business Administration. It was created to serve as an independent source of advice adn policy recommendations on economic issues of importance to women business owners. This website provides serveral sources for research and publications on business trends, including those of women and minorities in business. Information is also provided on business mentoring programs, press releases about current programs and initiatives, and a significant number of links covering various business topics

Website: http://www.nwbc.gov


US Federal Trade Commission
Official site for the US Federal Trade Commission. Also provides disclosure information on franchise opportunities.

Website: http://www.ftc.gov


WomenBiz Online
Are you interested in bidding on federal contracts? Then this is the website for you! WomenBiz.gov provides useful information on the federal procurement process, as well as links to other resources specifically focusing on women business owners. Visitors can view the Five Stepsto Govenment Contracting and the numerous resources available to help in each of these steps as well as sections on What's New, Connferences & Events and Key Resources. Also a note, in the About Us section under Women's Business Connection, there is an invitation to participate in free monthly conference call which cover topics such as current economic and business issues, information and tips for business growth and expansion, access to capital, prcurement and international markets.

Website: http://www.womenbiz.gov


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NJ Small Business Development Center Network

Centenary College Small Business Development Center
One of 11 centers in the state of New Jersey funded by the US Small Business Administration and the New Jersey Commerce and Economic Growth Commission. The Centenary SBDC, hosted by Centenary College, provides assistance and training for entrepreneurs starting or expanding businesses in Warren, Morris and Sussex counties.

Website: http://www.centenarycollege.edu/sbdc


New Jersey Small Business Development Center
The home site for New Jersey's 11 Small Business Development Centers. Access a network of consultants, training and resources for starting, financing or expanding a small business.

Website: http://www.njsbdc.com



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Other Business Associations

New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners
Home for the Women's Business Center of New Jersey which provides educational programs and services for women in business.

Website: http://www.njawbo.org


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Other Business Related Links

Ready.gov Business Preparation
Make a Plan: With ready.gov/business, the business you've worked so hard to build can be as prepared as possible should a disaster strike. Download free, easy-to-use checklists, templates and other resources to help you develop an affordable plan. Protect your business or life's work - start or update your plan today. Becoming a success is hard work. Protecting it isn't.

Website: http://www.ready.gov/business/


Better Business Bureau of Central and Southern New
Better Business Bureau of Central and Southern New Jersey

Website: http://www.trenton.bbb.org/


Better Business Bureau
Source for information on a company's service performance and for instructions on filing a complaint against a company for lack of service.

Website: http://www.bbb.org


National Fraud Information Center
National Consumer League source for information and assistance on reporting internet and telemarketing fraud.

Website: http://www.fraud.org


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Libraries

Warren County Library
Warren County's free public library home page.

Website: http://www.warrenlib.com


Centenary College
Search this site for information on the collection.

Website: http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/index.php?id=library


New Jersey State Library
Provides information on New Jersey government web publications and access to other information services.

Website: http://www.njstatelib.org/


Internet Public Library
Online library maintained by the University of Michigan.

Website: http://www.ipl.org


LibDex The Library Index
Use this site to find a public library.

Website: http://www.libdex.com



 
Warren County Regional Chamber of Commerce - warrencountychamber.org
10 Brass Castle Road, Washington, NJ 07882  Phone: 908-835-9200  Fax: 908-835-9296