Resources for Companies Interested in Opening a Business in the Silicon Valley
Government organizations:
http://www.sba.gov/ -
US Small Business Administration. SBA offers counseling, assisting, and protection of small businesses interests.
http://www.calbusiness.ca.gov/ -
California Business Portal. Sponsored by the
California Economic Development Partnership, this website provides a portal to a number of resources for starting, growing, financing, expanding, or relocating a business in California. There is also a lot of practical information on foreign investment in California.
Non-profit Organizations:
http://www.nacwest.net/ - The Netherlands American Commerce Network provides a common business platform for Dutch/American business. At their web site you can find specific information related to import-export between the countries, contact referral database, and access to Dutch-American business forums.
http://svcitd.org/ - The Silicon Valley Center for International Trade Development (SVCITD) provides small and medium-sized businesses with export and import training programs, trade leads and matchmaking, technical assistance and international trade counseling services.