C.3 Business Gold

Sponsoring Agency:	National Technology Transfer Center Wheeling, WV
Description of Services:	Business Gold is an electronic bulletin board system operated by the National Technology Transfer Center (NTTC) to provide access to the latest information on the newest technologies available through the research and development program of Federal government agencies. All information on the system is free and can be downloaded.
Data:	Business Gold provides information on the following Directory of Federal laboratory resources Current assistance program solicitations State technical assistance program Regional technology transfer centers Current news and announcements Technology transfer conference calendar Government software information centers Searchable data bases User guides
Access:	Users can dail directly into Business Gold. Communication settings are: 7 data bits 1 stop bit Even parity VT-100 terminal emulation Users with 300-2400 baud modems should dial 304-243-2561. Users with 9600 or higher baud modems should dial 304-243-2560. First time sign-ons should login as GUEST. Business Gold is also accessible via World Wide Web at this URL address: http://www.nttc.edu/
Hardware/Software:	To access Business Gold, you need a computer, modem, telephone line, and communication software.
Contact:	Business Gold Gateway Service 800-678-6882 Business Gold information 304-243-2551