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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.

Provides counseling and support to those in the community interested in developing a small business, or already involved in a small business enterprise. Offers various workshops.

Provides assistance with loan applications and borrowers to individuals seeking to start or expand a small business. Also provides ongoing and technical support.

Provides counseling and support to those in the community interested in developing a small business, or already involved in a small business enterprise. Offers various workshops.

Offers free, expert counseling to small businesses in Erie and Wyoming Counties. Works to help clients: - Understand the importance of a business plan - Discover sources of funding - Prepare for e-commerce - Identify avenues for exporting goods and services - Develop marketing plans - Assess an invention’s viability - Comply with licensing and regulations

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 business counseling for businesses in Sullivan. Helps with organization, financial planning, health insurance information, promotion, and tourism.

Offers webinars 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.

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)

Provides business support programming, business incubation (restaurant & retail focus), microlending, and small business workshops.

Available to assist a business in upgrading the skills of existing eligible employees to compete more effectively within the ever-changing global marketplace.

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

Self-paced online business courses, long-term 1:1 mentoring, and workshops.Meetings can take place at headquarters, various other locations, or virtually.

Offers support for small businesses. Also allows access to research in Stony Brook University. Provides an opportunity to start a new business and participate in a dynamic process of business enterprise development. Must undergo approval process before acceptance into the program.

Economic development initiatives aimed at retaining existing businesses and attracting new enterprises to Rockland County.

Provides programs aimed at locally owned and operated businesses, which offers business consultation, funding, networking, and other business developing services, along with applications for city contracts, including specialized segments for minority or women owned businesses.

Provides small business owners with variety of educational services, such as workshops, webinars, online resources and more.

Provides free, one-on-one business advising. This free technical assistance is available to anyone who wants to start a business or who already owns a business. Services range from answering startup and business structure questions to assisting with business plans, cash flow projections, marketing plans, and loan information. The mission of the SBDC is to provide professional business advisement, education, network resources and to advocate for small business and entrepreneurs. The SBDC at Farmingdale State College plays a key role in economic development by providing free, high-quality, technical and management assistance to start-up and existing small businesses. Talented, certified SBDC business advisors are ready to counsel and train you to make your business succeed. Through direct, one-on-one counseling, the SBDC provides a range of management and technical assistance services and information, including: Small Business; Start-Up; Business Plan Development; Organizational Structures; Financial Planning; Cost Analysis; Loan Information and Marketing Assistance. Also offered is The Veteran's Business Program which is a program designed to enable men and women who have served in the Armed Forces to take full advantage of the opportunities presented by owning and operating their own business. In addition to the comprehensive services offered by the SBDC, the Veteran's Business Program also offers mentorship and networking services designed for veteran business owners. Please give us a call if you would like to make an appointment to meet with one of our advisors.

Provides incentives for the development of new businesses and the expansion of existing businesses in New York State. Assists businesses in identifying creative solutions to problems, enhanced opportunities for growth and realization of short and long term goals.

Offers 6-week training sessions on becoming to build and sustain a successful business. These programs are geared towards both women and youth

Provides technical assistance to small business owners in the form of Business Plan and QuickBooks Training classes. These are short term workshops to help business owners hone their technical skills, and focus on the creation or updating of a business plan and financial management.

Provides one-on-one counseling and training for existing small business owners or to individuals considering starting a small business in the Nassau and Suffolk counties. The center is staffed by professionals with knowledge and experience to provide expert counseling and training for addressing the myriad of problems inherent in the start up and operation of small business. Services, all free of charge, include assistance with Business Plan Development, Small Business Start-Up assistance, Organizational Structures, Financial Planning, Export Assistance, Cost Analysis, Financing Strategies, Loan Information Assistance, Marketing, and Training Programs. The center counseling is free though a small charge may be made for actual costs associated with training courses or research. Call for details and an appointment. Additional Satellite offices available in Suffolk County. Various outreach locations are available throughout Long Island.