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USDA BioPreferredSMProgramThe USDA biobased product procurement program for the Federal government USDA BioPreferredSM Program Product Lists OverviewAn overview of the types of products covered by the USDA BioPreferredSM Program USDA BioPreferredSM Program Company Registation and Product SubmissionThe USDA process for collecting biobased product information. This information aids in the creation of designations for the procurement of biobased products by the federal government. Products may only be listed in the BiopreferredSM catalog when their designations are finalized. Federal Business OpportunitiesA discussion of the business opportunities created by the USDA BioPreferredSM Program Partner OrganizationsThe organizations that make the Northwest Ohio Green Products Program possible.The Green Products Connection Newletter...
The Green Products Connection Newsletter: July-August, 2009The July - August, 2009 edition of The Green Products Connection newsletterTools & References...
USDA BiopreferredSM Program Guidelines for Designating Biobased Products for Federal ProcurementAn overview of the USDA BioPreferredSM Program guidelines for classifying biobased products and Federal procurement of such products. USDA BioPreferredSM CatalogThis catalog is the official USDA BioPreferredSMProgram list of products designated for preferred procurement status. Currently this consists only of products that fit into items from Rounds 1, 2, 3, and 4. The number of products in this catalog will increase as more items gain preferred procurement status. Forms & RegistrationLinks to business and Federal Government organizations important to the UDSA BioPreferredSM Program procurement process. Green Products Contact InformationHow to contact Northwest Ohio Green Products representatives.
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If you missed our March webinar, Selling to the Feds, click here to view a video of the presentation.
If you missed our February webinar, An Overview of SBA Loan Programs, click here to view a video of the presentation.
If you missed our January webinar, Building Sustainable Relationships with the Federal Government, click here to view a video of the presentation.
The Northwest Ohio Green Products Center is a collaborative effort among several partnering organizations to provide the resources, technical assistance and business expertise to regional entrepreneurs or established manufacturers who currently produce, or plan to produce, green or biobased products. As a leader in alternative energy and advancing new technology, coupled with a unique manufacturing base and strong agricultural presence, Northwest Ohio serves as a prime location for continued green product development.
Biobased products are composed, in whole or significant part, from renewable plant or animal materials rather than synthetic chemicals or hydrocarbons and petroleum-based ingredients. Biobased products range from adhesives and construction materials to paints and fuel additives.
There are a variety of reasons for producing and using green products. Biobased materials:
For additional information on the Northwest Ohio Green Products Center, please download our brochure.
The purpose of this website is to provide a clearinghouse for information and expertise related to researching, developing, producing, marketing and buying green or biobased products.
You will find links to federal, state and local resources that introduce you to the available biobased programs, business opportunities and initiatives, as well as the procedures required to market your green product. Timely biobased product news, both regional and national, will be highlighted with regional producer and vendor green products experience.
Finally, the Northwest Ohio Green Products Center partner organizations contact information is provided to allow you to tap into regional and national green product business experience and expertise. To learn more about our partner organizations, click the organization logos below:
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''Your conference was an excellent opportunity to learn about products and technology that we may have an interest in pursuing. Anything we can do to promote locally-owned businesses in Ohio is positive for all of us.''
Charlie Carr
The Andersons, Inc.
''Your program was very helpful for not only those who have a biobased product, but also those who are looking at future biobased opportunities.''
John Schauff
Spartan Chemical Co.
''Purchases by the military and civilian installations amount to nearly $400 billion a year. In 2006, USDA procured $4.8 million of that amount.''
Todd Repass
U.S. Department of Agriculture