A variety of resources are available on the Internet to assist manufacturers and processors with the informational needs that are becoming ever more critical to day-to-day operations. A few of these resources are listed below, but Nebraska MEP staff encourage you to explore the Internet via any of a variety of Search Options available to help you find your way around.

• MEP Source MEP Source Manufacturing Resource Hotlist is a customized gateway to the vast resources of the Internet's World Wide Web, designed to lead you directly to the experts and resources you need. Detailed information on consultant services most needed by manufacturers is available through The Expert Marketplace, a cooperative venture of The Modernization Forum and Dun and Bradstreet Information Service.
• University of Nebraska Engineering Extension is a multi-faceted organization with a collection of programs and activities under the umbrella of an outreach program designed to serve the needs of the Nebraska business and industry and communities plus other interested parties regardless of location.
• FoodStrategy at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, was established in 1983 to serve the food industry and its suppliers. The Center offers a wide range of research/product development services, analytical services, short courses, and marketing/business information to firms throughout the world.
• Since 1977 the Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC) has been, "Helping good businesses become better." NBDC provides more than 2,000 businesses with counseling assistance each year. It also provides continuing education programs, sponsors special projects and conducts research in areas of importance to small businesses in Nebraska. Other sites of interest to manufacturers and processors include, Thomas Register, Used Equipment Directory, TechSavvy, Standards information, B2B.Com (an e-business resource), and a Directory of Technical organizations and societies.

Other sites of interest to manufacturers and processors include, Thomas Register, Used Equipment Directory, IndustryNet, Standards information, Electronic Commerce Resource Guide, and a Directory of Technical organizations and societies.