The TAA for Firms program focuses on providing financial assistance to import-impacted firms. Levels of assistance depend on a variety of factors, including size of the firm, nature of the proposed projects and availability of program funds. The program offers 50/50 cost sharing of projects aimed at improving a firm’s competitive position. Specifically, these matching funds are applied toward the cost of consultants, engineers, designers or industry experts for improvement projects in the areas listed below.
- Market Research
- Website Design
- E-Commerce Development & E-Marketing Strategies
- Export Strategy Assistance
- Search Engine Optimization
- Advertising, Catalog & Brochure Design
- Sales Force Training & Management
- Trade Show Booth Design & Development
- ISO Preparation / Certification
- Quality Assurance/ Total Quality Management
- Facility/Equipment Review and Layout
- Inventory Management
- Production Planning, Control and Scheduling
- LEAN Manufacturing
- Training
- CAD/CAM Systems Implementation
- Production Automation
- Hardware/Software Selection, Evaluation and Recommendation
- System Conversion & Enhancements
- System Resource Planning (ERP and MRP)
- Custom Programming
- Training
- New Product Development
- Energy Efficiency Improvements
- Machine Design and Development
- Testing of Products/ Components
- CAD/CAM Integration & Training
- Strategic Planning
- Succession Planning
- Cost Accounting
- Expansion & Diversification Strategies
- Employee Training
