NewGuy2005 53 #1 February 26, 2009 Seriously, I want to start a company that manufactures and distributes green building products. Where do I go? My Congressman, Senator? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #2 February 26, 2009 Probably easier and quicker to become a banker or car manufacturer... politicians will be beating a track to your door to throw money at you. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewGuy2005 53 #3 February 26, 2009 QuoteProbably easier and quicker to become a banker or car manufacturer... politicians will be beating a track to your door to throw money at you. No doubt, you are right. I'm going to give it a try, regardless. At the very least, I'll get a story to tell. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #4 February 26, 2009 Very good luck to you. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckakers 426 #5 February 26, 2009 Quote Seriously, I want to start a company that manufactures and distributes green building products. Where do I go? My Congressman, Senator? http://www.business.gov/expand/government-contracting/green-purchasing.html Might wanna demand cash payment. Or better yet, gold.Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #6 February 27, 2009 Promise to build your company in Barney Frank's district. That might give you a leg up. _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nerdgirl 0 #7 February 27, 2009 Responding as if you asked a real question. QuoteSeriously, I want to start a company that manufactures and distributes green building products. Where do I go? My Congressman, Senator? No, as there were no Congressional additions (“earmarks”) in the Stimulus Bill, going to your senator or Congressional Representative will not be effective for accessing the money released this year. Even if (for notional discussion) there were “earmarks” in the signed bill, those earmarks would have intended recipients. Congressional additions (“earmarks”) are things that the President does *not* request for the Executive agencies. I described some of the other differences here yesterday. If you are starting a new business, one route is through SBIR & STTR funds through NSF, DOE Office of Basic Sciences, or DoD. SBIR & STTR funds are based on a percentage (by Congressional law) of money a department or agency receives; so those that received more money for other things will also have more SBIR & STTR funds available. Don’t overlook money from your own State; all States have economic development offices, etc. I have not gone through the stimulus bill comparing it with R-forms (what the Executive branches send to Congress detailing past & intended expenditures on their programs) to know which are established acquisition programs and which are new programs (“ufers” in DoD-speak). If you identify a program – FedBizOpps.gov is the place to start looking for current business opprtunities. Established programs will have POCs or Program Managers who you can call or email to find out if your business plan/idea/product is appropriate. /Marg Act as if everything you do matters, while laughing at yourself for thinking anything you do matters. Tibetan Buddhist saying Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks2065 0 #8 February 27, 2009 Quote Seriously, I want to start a company that manufactures and distributes green building products. Where do I go? My Congressman, Senator? alot of the stimulus money is tied to restrictions like needing to be union or a minority. So if you don't fit into those catagories you are probably SOL. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,569 #9 February 27, 2009 Or he could do the research that Marg indicated in her post, rather than just railing against "the system." Then figure out where his idea fits in. Some people will. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks2065 0 #10 February 27, 2009 QuoteOr he could do the research that Marg indicated in her post, rather than just railing against "the system." Then figure out where his idea fits in. Some people will. Wendy W. doesn't change the fact that stipulations like being a union company or a minority are in the package and cover most of the money in the infrastructure and green jobs areas. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewGuy2005 53 #11 February 27, 2009 Quote Responding as if you asked a real question. /Marg It was, and THANKS!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
