"We were looking for ways that we could apply our expertisearound economic development and small business management to populations that could use it.

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Clinton says Washington is opening new business development centers and is working on a virtual entrepreneur network to link small-scale enterprises on line.

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Businesses throughout the small business development program learned about embedded chips, tested for Y2K problems, and established contingency plans.

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Such programs include those offered by local Small Business Administration offices, chambers of commerce, and small business development centers.

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Work with the Small Business Development Centers in your local area and the many other ventures designed to support entrepreneurs.

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