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Offers workshop or seminars on starting a business, growing a business or specific services for business owners. A strong focus is on one-to-one business counseling which help business owners and those thinking of getting into business to network, practical tasks, and other issues related to business development.

Provides an opportunity to promote community growth, through the local business community, by networking and community activities which bring about community involvement.

Offers free business consultation/counseling for small business owners seeking advice for their business concerns, whether it be just starting up or been in business for awhile. Also does on-site consulting at a clients office, store, etc.

Offers business consultation/counseling for small business owners seeking advice for their business concerns, whether it be just starting up or been in business for a while. Also does on-site consulting at a clients office, store, etc.

Offers business consultation/counseling for small business owners seeking advice for their business concerns. Also does on-site consulting at a clients office, store, etc.

Offers workshops on a variety of business-related topics which impact existing small businesses or on topics impacting those just starting out into their own business venture, such as "Boot Camp for Start-Ups", a fall and spring workshop.

Offers business consultation/counseling for small business owners seeking advice for their business concerns, whether it be just starting up or been in business for awhile. Also does on-site counseling at a clients office, store, etc.

Offers workshops on a variety of business-related topics which impact existing small businesses or on topics impacting those just starting out into their own business venture, such as "Boot Camp for Start-Ups", a fall and spring workshop.

Supports and promotes the success of women who are small business owners by providing training, business counseling, networking, peer mentorship, and coaching.

Offers workshops on a variety of business-related topics which impact existing small businesses or on topics impacting those just starting out into their own business venture, such as "Boot Camp for Start-Ups", a fall and spring workshop.

Provides face to face mentoring to small business entrepreneurs starting up or already in business.

Provides businesses with advising services, assistance with plan development, and workshops for small business owners and entrepreneurs.

Offers customized training for business owners, organizations and agencies on their site or at one of the BOCES sites. Counseling and technical assistance to new businesses also available.

Offers workshops on a variety of business-related topics which impact existing small businesses or on topics impacting those just starting out into their own business venture.

Focuses on creating asset development opportunities for both residents and entrepreneurs. Assists individuals in growing and investing in their communities by providing lending capital, training, consulting, technical assistance, seminars, workshops, and low-cost business rental space to new and existing businesses that would otherwise lack access to these services. Assists area residents in developing asset based thinking by providing financial literacy training, basic budgeting, and home appliance loans to combat predatory lenders. Loan programs and Cottage Industry Assistance Program target low to moderate income existing and prospective individuals. Chautauqua Microenterprise Loan Fund and the Women and Minority Microenterprise Loan Fund Programs help small businesses by providing small business start up and expansion loans. The small business incubator offers small businesses an opportunity to grow and stabilize with subsidies around rent, business services, and technical assistance. Program site serves as a Warming Center during times of excessive cold and as a Cooling Center during times of excessive heat. Always call ahead to make sure a Warming/Cooling Center is open before going there.

Provides one-on-one advisement to startup and existing businesses. Offers classes and seminars designed to address specific operational/technical needs.

Offers workshops on a variety of business-related topics which impact existing small businesses or on topics impacting those just starting out into their own business venture, such as "Boot Camp for Start-Ups", a fall and spring workshop.

Assists in identifying federal government contracts and provide other assistance to small companies owned by socially and economically disadvantaged persons to compete competitively in both government and private sector markets. Also provides online resources, assistance, and other tools to help small businesses compete.

Assists in identifying federal government contracts and provide other assistance to small companies owned by socially and economically disadvantaged persons to compete competitively in both government and private sector markets. Also provides online resources, assistance, and other tools to help small businesses compete.

A certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) established in 2003 as the economic development arm of Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc. (COI). CODI is committed to fostering entrepreneurship and small business growth by providing training, technical assistance, and access to loan capital—particularly for microenterprises that are unable to obtain traditional financing. Our clients often face significant barriers such as limited credit history, insufficient collateral, or a lack of business experience. CODI addresses these challenges through robust technical assistance, including:

• Business Loans and Lines of Credit to new and existing businesses to help with equipment, inventory and operating expenses. CODI offers both Micro (up to $5,000) and Term ($5,000 - $50,000) products.
• Microenterprise Assistance Program (MAP) grants up to $25,000 to businesses in partnership with the Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth.
• Business of the Week promotional social media posts to increase local businesses awareness at no cost.
• A 14-hour Small Business Essentials training course that covers Basic Business Structure, Internet Business Basics, Defining Your Customer, Target Marketing, Finances and Bookkeeping.
• CODI’s Home Appliance Loan Program provides consumers with affordable financing terms as an alternative to predatory rent-to-own establishments. (See separate listing for program) (See separate listing for program)

Offers business consultation/counseling for small business owners seeking advice for their business concerns, whether it be just starting up or been in business for awhile. Also does on-site counseling at a clients office, store, etc.

North Country SBD provides free and confidential business counseling to local small business owners, as well as those who are starting future businesses.

Provides advocacy, career growth, professional development, member benefits and public outreach for those who are lawyers in Westchester County.

Offers workshops on a variety of business-related topics which impact existing small businesses or on topics impacting those just starting out into their own business venture.

Offers business consultation/counseling for small business owners seeking advice for their business concerns, whether it be just starting up or been in business for awhile. Also does on-site counseling at a clients office, store, etc.