Provides reference, information and referral, reader's advisory, career counseling and a business resource information center. Offers GED, ESOL classes, defensive driving and a wide range of programs which may include book discussions, lunch and travel, performances and films, computer instruction and bus trips.

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.

The BEST (Business and Employee Skills Training) Center at Genesee Community College offers a wide variety of programs designed to meet the evolving needs of the workforce and local businesses. These programs are primarily non-credit and focus on professional and workforce development, aiming to improve individual job skills and bolster organizational performance. Programs include technical, healthcare, business and professional development, computer and online training, driving, safety, Rural Police Training Academy, apprenticeship, and corporate customized training. The BEST Center focuses on providing high-quality, practical training to enhance individual job skills, prepare people for new careers, and support the economic growth of the Genesee, Livingston, Orleans, and Wyoming (GLOW) counties and beyond.

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.

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.

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. 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.

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. Also does on-site consulting at a clients office, store, etc.

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.

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

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.

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

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 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 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 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 a while. Also does on-site consulting at a clients office, store, etc.

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, 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.

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.

Assists and promotes the development, growth and retention of a broad mix of industry clusters that facilitate job opportunities and private capital investment. Through implementation of various technical and financing programs the department acts as a one-stop resource for all type of business sectors and their respective needs. We assist private enterprise, not-for-profit organizations and municipalities in the production of workforce housing that offers opportunities for our highly educated and skilled workforce to remain here in Suffolk County. Through various grants the department encouraging tourism and downtown revitalization both which support the quality of life our residents have come to enjoy and expect. The division is comprised of the following Units: Communications; Agriculture and Fishing and Suffolk County Foreign-Trade Zone #52. Call for detailed services offered.