In this section of our website, we provide links to other sites that may be interesting and helpful to you. These sites are not part of the CTB site. We select these sites because we believe they offer information that will be helpful and interesting to our visitors. However, while we exercise discretion in selecting the sites we link to, we are not responsible for the content or the privacy practices of these sites, nor do we recommend or endorse these sites.
We have the ability to deliver or link up the necessary resources from southeast North Dakota and throughout the region. We provide professional trainers, customized training materials, and state-of-the-art facilities.
This page allows the user to search the 1987 version SIC manual by keyword, to access descriptive information for a specified 2,3,4-digit SIC, and to examine the manual structure.
The statewide Association serving and representing the entire broad spectrum of banks in the state of North Dakota.
The Small Business Training Network (SBTN) is a virtual campus providing quality and targeted online training to meet the information needs of prospective and existing small business owners .
The purpose of this site is to provide access to the informational resources of the Rural Development agencies.
The primary services the agency provides include processing patent and trademark applications and disseminating patent and trademark information.
The Official Federal Site for Business Resources
The North Dakota Department of Commerce is the state's lead economic development agency and is charged with coordinating and focusing the state's economic development resources. These efforts are made possible through working closely with local and regional developers across North Dakota.
The ND SBDC helps individuals start, manage and grow their businesses
Our job is to use our expertise to make your business successful. Our consultants have years of experience & know what it takes to start a business in North Dakota & keep it operating profitably.
The Internal Revenue Service is the nation's tax collection agency and administers the Internal Revenue Code enacted by Congress.
The Independent Community Banks of North Dakota is the only statewide association that represents the independent community banks in North Dakota exclusively.
The Center for Women's Business Research turns research into knowledge-- the most up-to-date and comprehensive knowledge about one of the most dynamic and fastest growing sectors of the U.S. economy: the 10.1 million businesses owned by women.
The Census Bureau serves as the leading source of quality data about the nation's people and economy.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is the principal fact-finding agency for the Federal Government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics. The BLS is an independent national statistical agency that collects, processes, analyzes, and disseminates essential statistical data to the American public, the U.S. Congress, other Federal agencies, State and local governments, business, and labor. The BLS also serves as a statistical resource to the Department of Labor.
The Association of Women's Business Centers (AWBC) is a national not for profit 501(c)(3) organization representing women business owners through a network of women's business centers.
Programs and services to help you start, grow and succeed your business
Programs and services to help you start, grow and succeed in your business.
Our goal is to provide excellence in patient care, veterans' benefits and customer satisfaction.
Official website of US postal service.
Official website for the state of North Dakota
National leadership organization and the voice of microenterprise development.
Links to great materials for business development
Knowledge source for marketing principles
HUD's mission is to increase homeownership, support community development and increase access to affordable housing free from discrimination.
GPO Access Services
GPO Access is a service of the U.S. Government Printing Office that provides free electronic access to a wealth of important information products produced by the Federal Government. The information provided on this site is the official, published version and the information retrieved from GPO Access can be used without restriction, unless specifically noted.
Free sample business plans for any types of business.
Formed in 1996 as a loose affiliation of non-profit organizations interested in increasing the availability of affordable housing in their communities.
For over 35 years, the Federal Citizen Information Center (FCIC) has been a trusted one-stop source for answers to questions about consumer problems and government services.
FHWA is charged with the broad responsibility of ensuring that America's roads and highways continue to be the safest and most technologically up-to-date.
Dedicated to the development of affordable housing units. By providing equity investment capital and other key resources to project developers, MPEG is working to enhance the quality of life and to promote sustainable growth in our communities.
CommunityWorks North Dakota is a nonprofit organization with the mission of providing affordable housing and development opportunities to revitalize communities and improve the standard of living and quality of life for North Dakotans.
By combing resources--local, state, private and federal, agencies enable low-income people of ages to secure the opportunities they need to obtain and maintain self sufficiency.
Bank of North Dakota, located in Bismarck, ND, is the only state-owned bank in the nation. Its mission, established by legislative action in 1919, is to encourage and promote agriculture, commerce and industry in North Dakota. In this role, the Bank acts as a funding resource in partnership with other financial institutions, economic development groups and guaranty agencies.
Available courses are identified by topic. You can learn about the specific courses by clicking, "About these Courses." In general, the courses are all self-paced and should take about 30 minutes to complete. Most of the courses require a brief online registration.
A site with sample letters to employers, employees, and consumers. Ex. 30 day notice to quit, cover letters, etc.
A non-profit trade association representing owners, developers, investors, managers and employees of apartment communities in the state.