Helping founders find community and connections
Three-phase entrepreneurial training series for minority entrepreneurs as part of the New Energy New York initiative. Open to BIPOC, LGBTQ+, women, immigrants, and rural community members from Binghamton to Corning. Started during COVID-19 in collaboration with Support Black Business 607 (SBB607). Aims to increase minority utilization throughout the battery supply chain. All classes in-person at Koffman.
Ongoing mentorship and advisory program for entrepreneurs and small business owners in the Olean/Cattaraugus County area. Connects founders with experienced business leaders through OBDC's established mentor network, hosted at The Hub co-working space in downtown Olean.
Learn more →Volunteer-driven mentorship program connecting aspiring entrepreneurs with experienced professional mentors for ongoing coaching and guidance. Focuses on helping Bazaar clients and West Side entrepreneurs build business skills, become credit-ready, and secure capital.
Learn more →Business plan development workshop for entrepreneurs graduating from Co.Starters or seeking to formalize their strategy. Covers market research, financial planning, and operational structure. Offered at the Painted Post/Corning location in Steuben County.
Learn more →Structured business plan development workshop for Co.Starters graduates and other entrepreneurs ready to formalize their business strategy. Covers financial projections, market analysis, and operational planning. Offered at the Elmira incubator location in Chemung County.
Learn more →Financial and technical workshops covering topics such as business basics, financial literacy, credit building, and marketing. Designed to build capacity for underrepresented entrepreneurs on Buffalo's West Side. Available in multiple languages through WEDI's multilingual staff and community partnerships.
Learn more →12-week cohort-based business education program teaching fundamentals of budgeting, marketing, bookkeeping, and financing. Serves minority, women, and aspiring entrepreneurs in Rochester. Rising Tide Capital curriculum; 70%+ participants are women of color. Free information sessions held virtually prior to each cohort.
Learn more →NYS Empire State Development-funded Entrepreneurship Assistance Center providing instruction, training, technical assistance, and support to new and aspiring entrepreneurs in the Bronx. Covers business plan development, marketing, financing, and management. Available in English and Spanish.
Learn more →One of 20 NYS Empire State Development-funded EACs helping minorities and women launch and grow businesses through classroom instruction and one-on-one technical assistance. Serves dislocated workers and aspiring entrepreneurs. 25+ year track record; two-time EAC award winner.
Learn more →Free and low-cost business training workshops, webinars, and courses covering key topics such as business startup, funding, marketing, financial planning, legal compliance, and industry-specific training. Available in-person and online through the NY SBDC statewide training network. Part of the NY SBDC network of 20 regional centers and 70+ satellite locations, administered by SUNY and funded by the SBA and NYS. Hosted at York College (CUNY) in Jamaica, Queens.
Learn more →Free and low-cost business training workshops, webinars, and courses covering key topics such as business startup, funding, marketing, financial planning, legal compliance, and industry-specific training. Available in-person and online through the NY SBDC statewide training network. Part of the NY SBDC network of 20 regional centers and 70+ satellite locations, administered by SUNY and funded by the SBA and NYS. Hosted at Buffalo State College. Serves Erie County and Greater Buffalo.
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