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      A cluster is a regional concentration of related industries that arise out of the various types of linkages or externalities that span across industries in a particular location. The U.S. Benchmark Cluster Definitions are designed to enable systemic comparison across regions. View and compare clusters across the U.S.

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      A region is broadly defined as a county, economic area (EA), metro/micropolitan statistical area (MSA), or state. The U.S. Benchmark Cluster Definitions use the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis defined economic areas. View and compare regions across the U.S.

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  • Chambers of Commerce and Industry Associations (19)
  • Cluster Organizations and Initiatives (153)
  • Companies (43)
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  • Federal Labs (315)
  • Innovation and Entrepreneurship Support Organizations (296)
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  • Regional Partnerships and Initiatives (443)
  • State and Local Government Agencies (50)
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  • Universities (120)
  1. Organizations
  2. Regional Partnerships and Initiatives

3CORE

3CORE acts as a financial “go-between” for small business and financial capital needs. Unlike traditional financial institutions, 3CORE surrounds financing with mentoring and perspective to best serve our clients.

Location

3120 Cohasset Road

Suite 1

Chico, CA 95973

Acadiana Regional Development District

The Acadiana Regional Development District is organized for the primary purpose of furthering the economic development and social welfare of the Parishes of Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, and Vermilion, with emphasis on promotion and assistance to the growth and development of business concerns.

Location

Post Office Box 90070

Lafayette, LA 70509

Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commission

The Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commission, the Accomack-Northampton Regional Housing Authority, and the Eastern Shore of Virginia Housing Alliance provide planning, community development and housing services to Accomack County, Northampton County, the Town of Chincoteague and the incorporated towns on the Eastern Shore of Virginia.

Location

PO Box 417

23372 Front Street

Accomac, VA 23301

Alabama-Tombigbee Regional Commission

The Alabama-Tombigbee Regional Commission is a sub-state regional, planning and development organization serving the governments of Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Dallas, Marengo, Monroe, Perry, Sumter, Washington and Wilcox Counties. The District is a non-profit agency concerned about meeting the needs of its ten counties and forty-eight municipalities.

Location

107 Broad Street

Camden

AL 36726

Alamo Area Council of Governments

Defined as a political subdivision of the State of Texas, the Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG) was established in 1967 as a voluntary association of local governments and organizations that serves its members through planning, information, and coordination activities. AACOG provides general technical assistance to member governments in their planning functions, preparation of applications, and the administration of area-wide programs.

Location

8700 Tesoro Dr.

Suite 700

TX 78217-6228

Albermarle Commission

No description available.

Location

512 South Church Street

PO Box 646

NC 27944

Allen Economic Development Group

The Allen Economic Development Group (AEDG) is a public/private partnership formed in 1993 to act as a facilitator for countywide economic development. The mission statement of AEDG is as follows: "It is the mission of the Allen Economic Development Group to create an environment for new business development, to promote and nurture existing business and to facilitate the creation of new jobs in Allen County."

Location

144 South Main Street

Suite 200

Lima, OH 45801

Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments

Established in 1962, the Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments is a regional planning agency serving the Western Maine communities of Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford Counties. AVCOG is a not for profit, 501(c)(3) agency, exclusively owned and operated by member communities, who join on a voluntary basis. An Executive Committee sets policy and oversees the operations of the Council, in consultation with appointed representatives from member communities and counties.

Location

125 Manley Road

Auburn

ME 04210

Apalachee Regional Planning Council

The Regional Planning Council is recognized as Florida's only multi-purpose regional entity that is in a position to plan for and coordinate intergovernmental solutions to growth-related problems on greater than local issues, provide technical assistance to local governments and meet other needs of the communities in each region.

Location

2507 Callaway Rd

Suite 200

Tallahassee, FL 32303

Area 15 Regional Planning Commission

No description available.

Location

PO Box 1110

IA 52501

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The U.S. Cluster Mapping Project is led by Professor Michael E. Porter at the Institute for Strategy and Competitiveness, Harvard Business School.

This project is funded by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration.