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The U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute ofStandards and Technology is conducting a pilot program to improveaccess to capital for small and midsized manufacturers at four ofits Manufacturing Extension Partnership centers:
- New York Cityfirms can turn to The New York IndustrialTechnology Assistance Corp., which has contracted with aninvestment banking firm to help companies identify financing goals,create a package to submit to funding sources, and shop the packagearound. They are also working to create a $15 million loan pool forcompanies seeking $100,000 to $500,000. Firms considering a mergeror acquisition can also get advice. For more information, call(212) 240-6920.
