Links to Government Resources

FirstGov- The first-ever government website to provide the public with easy, one-stop access to all online U.S. Federal Government resources. FirstGov allows users to browse a wealth of information - everything from researching at the Library of Congress to tracking a NASA mission. It also enables users to conduct important business online.

U.S. State Department- The State Department through its Secretary serve as the President's chief foreign affairs adviser.

U.S. Census Bureau- The mission of the US Census Bureau is to be the preeminent collector and provider of timely, relevant, and quality data about the people and economy of the United States.

Internation Trade Administration- The International Trade Administration is part of the US Department of Commerce. It provides with diverse information about international trade from trade events to problems solving approaches.

USATrade.Gov- By completing your free registration on USATrade.Gov you will have full access to the US Commercial Service's extensive repository of market research and trade leads as well as the opportunity to learn more about trade events, e-commerce services and other tools to help your company reach the global marketplace. The services of the U.S. Commercial Service are provided solely to promote U.S. exports. To be eligible for U.S. Commercial Service services, your product or service must:
  • be manufactured in the United States, or if manufactured outside the United States,
  • be marketed under the name of a U.S. firm and have U.S. content representing at least 51% of the value of the finished product or service; and
  • be available for immediate export, unless custom manufactured.
The Commercial Service is committed to increasing the number of U.S. firms, especially small to medium-sized firms, that benefit from international trade. The Commercial Service's worldwide network includes offices in more than 100 U.S. cities and at more than 80 overseas posts. This presence brings professional trade assistance to U.S. firms both at home and in more than 95 percent of the world market for U.S. exports.

U.S. Customs Service- The United States Customs Service is the primary enforcement agency protecting the Nation's borders. It is the only border agency with an extensive air, land, and marine interdiction force and with an investigative component supported by its own intelligence branch. Our laboratories continually check imports to ensure that they comply with the myriad of laws involving public health, safety, and protection of intellectual property rights.

National Institute of Standards & Technology- The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is a US federal agency that provides standards, measurement, and technology conducive for economic growth.