Helping founders find community and connections
Free, confidential one-on-one business advising from certified SBDC business advisors. Covers business plan development, financial projections, funding sources, marketing strategy, market research, legal structures, exporting/importing, e-commerce, and more. Part of the NY SBDC network of 20 regional centers and 70+ satellite locations, administered by the State University of New York and funded by the SBA, NYS, and host campuses. Founded 1984. Available to startups and existing businesses at all stages. Hosted at Pace University. Serves Manhattan, Brooklyn, and downtown Manhattan entrepreneurs. Covers business planning, funding, marketing, financial projections, legal structures, and export/import guidance.
Three-person team of experienced SCORE volunteer mentors assigned to established businesses to develop tailored solutions. Covers scaling, leadership team development, strategic planning, cash flow, marketing, fundraising, succession planning, and preparing to sell. Requires annual revenues over $2M, CEO/key personnel participation, and willingness to be transparent and collaborative.
Learn more →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 →Peer-to-peer forum for small business owners with revenues between $75K–$2M to share challenges, learn from one another, and achieve profitable growth. Facilitated by experienced SCORE mentors. Participants report better decision-making, stronger leadership, and improved business results. Held on a recurring basis via Zoom.
Learn more →Structured business plan workshop for Co.Starters graduates and entrepreneurs in the Allegany County area. Covers financial projections, market analysis, and business strategy. Offered in collaboration with Alfred-area colleges.
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 →Free online self-paced entrepreneurship courses developed by Clarkson University's Shipley Center for Innovation with NYS Empire State Development funding. Nine microcredential courses covering customer discovery, business models, business plans, marketing, accounting, taxes, and intellectual property. Learners earn a Certificate of Completion and Clarkson University digital micro-credential. Available statewide; part of the Upstate Founders program serving 400+ NY entrepreneurs.
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.
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