Resources for Small Businesses
Regional & Statewide
Alliance for Manufacturing and Technology (AM&T)
Description: AM&T is a private, non-profit organization that helps small and mid-size manufacturers and high-tech startups be more productive, profitable, and globally competitive.
Website: https://www.amt-mep.org/
Email: info@amt-mep.org
Phone: 607-774-0022
IncubatorWorks
Description: Provides startup incubation, Makerspace access, peer mentorship, cohort programs, and flexible facility space for innovative startups and light manufacturing across Chemung County.
Website:https://incubatorworks.org
Phone: (607) 962-6387
Koffman Southern Tier Incubator
Description: A state-of-the-art facility operated by Binghamton University and SUNY Broome providing high-tech lab space, co-working facilities, acceleration programs, and mentorship for early-stage startups.
Website:https://thekoffman.com
Phone: (607) 777-9200
New York Small Business Development Center (NYSBDC)
Description: NYSBDC provides assistance to current and prospective small business owners by providing a wide variety of information and free guidance.
Website: https://nysbdc.org/
Phone: 800-732-SBDC
SUNY Broome Entrepreneurship Assistance Center (EAC)
Description: Offers targeted small business education, hands-on workshops, business plan bootcamps, and individual counseling to help new entrepreneurs launch and expand.
Website:https://sunybroome.edu/conted/eac/
Email: eac@sunybroome.edu
Phone: (607) 778-5012
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Description: The SBA helps Americans start, build and grow businesses here and anywhere.
Website: https://www.sba.gov/
Email: answerdesk@sba.gov
Phone: 800-827-5722
Empire State Development (ESD)
Description: ESDis New York State’s economic development agency, providing tax based incentives, operational, growth and innovation support.
Website: https://esd.ny.gov/
Email: nys-southerntier@esd.ny.gov
Phone: 607-721-8605
LaunchNY
Description: LaunchNY is a non-profit venture development organization, providing guidance, mentorship, and investments to help emerging companies succeed.
Website: https://launchny.org/
Email: info@launchny.org
Phone: 716-881-8006
Look Upstate NY
Description: NYSEG and RG&E offer a host of economic development programs to help build a strong economy in upstate New York.
Website: https://www.lookupstateny.com/
Email: NYSEconomic_Development@nyseg.com
Regional Economic Development and Energy Corporation of the Southern Tier Central Region (REDEC)
Description: REDEC provides gap funding for new and expanding businesses in the Southern Tier.
Website: http://www.redec.us/
Email: redec@redec.us
Phone: (607) 962-3921
Southern Tier Regional Economic Development Council (STREDC)
Description: REDCs guide state economic development funding opportunities through the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) process.
Website: https://regionalcouncils.ny.gov/southern-tier
Cornell Center for Materials Research (CCMR)
Description: The CCMR supports cutting-edge materials research and access to materials experts at Cornell University. The JumpStart Program helps New York state small businesses solve identifiable problems related to materials.
Website:https://www.ccmr.cornell.edu/
Southern Tier Startup Alliance (STSA)
Description: A member-based network connecting Tioga and neighboring Southern Tier entrepreneurs with university-backed incubators, venture capital funds, and angel investor groups across New York State.
Website:https://www.stsa.com
Email: info@stsa.com
Phone: (607) 254-6188
Pursuit
Pursuit (formerly New York Business Development Corporation) provides loans to small businesses including startup, early-stage and mature small and medium-sized businesses with a particular emphasis on minority and women owned businesses.
Website: https://pursuitlending.com/
KensaGroup
Description: KensaGroup is a private equity company, commercializing cutting-edge platform discoveries from universities and corporate research laboratories within the framework of startup ventures.
The McGovern Center for Life Sciences
Description: The McGovern Centeris a Cornell-based incubator accelerating research and development of its client’s companies’ technology and products, validating its client companies’ business plans, and strengthening their management teams. Client companies do not have to originate from within Cornell.
Website: https://mcgoverncenter.cornell.edu/
The Praxis Center
Description: The Praxis Center is a digital incubator at Cornell working to foster the development of early-stage Cornell engineering, digital, and physical science startups.
Website: https://pcvd.cornell.edu/program/
County-Specific
Broome County
Local Chamber of Commerce
Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce
Description: Serves as the primary advocate and business support network for companies across Broome County and the Greater Binghamton region.
Website:https://www.binghamtonchamber.com
Email: info@binghamtonchamber.com
Phone: (607) 772-8860
Local IDA
The Agency (Broome County Industrial Development Agency)
Description: Drives economic development in Broome County through financial incentives, site development, and business recruitment and retention initiatives.
Website:https://www.theagency-ny.com
Email: info@theagency-ny.com
Phone: (607) 584-9000
Cornell Cooperative Extension
Cornell Cooperative Extension Broome County
Description: Connects local residents and businesses with university research to provide educational programs in agriculture, horticulture, 4-H youth development, and nutrition.
Website:http://ccebroome.org
Email: broome@cornell.edu
Phone: (607) 772-8953
Local Micro-Lending & Development
Binghamton Local Development Corporation (BLDC)
Description: Provides low-interest microloans, financial gap assistance, and urban redevelopment guidance to businesses operating within the City of Binghamton.
Website: https://www.binghamton-ny.gov
Email: bldc@cityofbinghamton.com
Phone: (607) 772-7161
Chemung County
Local Chamber of Commerce
Chemung County Chamber of Commerce
Description: Promotes economic growth, regional tourism, and business advocacy throughout Chemung County and the Elmira area.
Website: https://www.chemungchamber.org
Email: info@chemungchamber.org
Phone: (607) 734-5137
Local IDA
Chemung County Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA)
Description: Encourages capital investment and job retention in Chemung County through tax incentives, industrial site access, and project financing support.
Website:https://www.chemungcountyida.com
Email: info@chemungcountyida.com
Phone: (607) 733-6513
Small Business Development Center
Corning Community College SBDC (Chemung Outreach)
Description: Offers specialized small business advisement, start-up guidance, and business management training to Chemung County enterprises.
Website: https://www.corning-cc.edu/sbdc
Email: sbdc@corning-cc.edu
Phone: (607) 937-6861
Cornell Cooperative Extension
Cornell Cooperative Extension Chemung County
Description: Delivers science-based education and practical resources to community members regarding agriculture, consumer wellness, and youth development.
Website: http://ccechemung.org
Email: chemung@cornell.edu
Phone: (607) 734-4453
City of Elmira Department of Community Development
Description: Administers local commercial rehabilitation loans, grant opportunities, and revitalization programs for small businesses operating in downtown Elmira.
Website: https://www.cityofelmira.net
Email: communitydevelopment@cityofelmira.net
Phone: (607) 737-5691
Steuben County
Local Chamber of Commerce
Corning Area Chamber of Commerce
Description: Fosters commercial growth, professional networking, and civic engagement across the Corning area and greater Steuben County.
Website:https://www.corningny.com
Email: info@corningny.com
Phone: (607) 936-4686
Local IDA
Steuben County Industrial Development Agency (SCIDA)
Description: Works to attract new business and expand local operations in Steuben County through custom tax incentive packages and financing programs.
Website: https://www.steubencountyida.com
Email: info@steubencountyida.com
Phone: (607) 776-3316
Small Business Development Center
Corning Community College Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Description: Provides free technical assistance, financial structuring advice, and strategic growth guidance to local small business owners.
Website: https://www.corning-cc.edu/sbdc
Email: sbdc@corning-cc.edu
Phone: (607) 937-6861
Cornell Cooperative Extension
Cornell Cooperative Extension Steuben County
Description: Serves Steuben County agricultural producers, families, and youth with research-backed technical assistance and community education
Website: http://putknowledgetowork.org
Email: steuben@cornell.edu
Phone: (607) 664-2300
Tioga County
Local Chamber of Commerce
Tioga County Chamber of Commerce
Description: Supports commercial success, economic promotion, and advocacy for business owners and organizations throughout Tioga County.
Website: https://www.tiogachamber.com
Phone: (607) 687-2022
Local IDA
Tioga County Industrial Development Agency (TCIDA)
Description: Facilitates economic development and industrial expansion in Tioga County through property tax abatement, sales tax exemptions, and site assistance.
Website: https://www.tiogacountyida.com
Email: info@tiogacountyida.com
Phone: (607) 687-8254
Small Business Development Center
Binghamton University SBDC (Tioga Outreach)
Description: Delivers confidential, expert business planning, loan application guidance, and regulatory counseling for entrepreneurs in Tioga County.
Website: https://www.binghamton.edu/sbdc
Email: sbdc@binghamton.edu
Phone: (607) 777-4024
Cornell Cooperative Extension
Cornell Cooperative Extension Tioga County
Description: Provides local outreach and educational programs covering commercial agriculture, 4-H youth development, nutrition, and environmental stewardship.
Website: http://tioga.cce.cornell.edu
Email: tioga@cornell.edu
Phone: (607) 687-4020
Tioga State Bank Economic Development Center / Tioga County LDC
Description: Provides technical support, local commercial lending programs, and grant resources tailored specifically to rural micro-enterprises and main-street small businesses in Tioga County.
Website: https://www.tiogacountyny.gov/departments/economic-development-planning/
Email: edp@tiogacountyny.gov
Phone: (607) 687-8255
Tompkins County
Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce
The Tompkins Chamber provides networking opportunities such as BusinessAfter Hours andNetworking at Noon.
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Local IDA
Ithaca Area Economic Development Loan Funds
Description: IAED’s Revolving Loan Fund Program helps entrepreneurs start new businesses, expand operations, and attract new businesses to Tompkins County.
Website: https://ithacaareaed.org/direct-services/#revolving-loan-funds
Phone: 607-273-0005
Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency (IURA)
The Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency offers loans for businesses located in the City of Ithaca.
Website: https://www.cityofithacany.gov/290/Ithaca-Urban-Renewal-Agency
Email: cpyott@cityofithaca.org
Phone: 607-274-6565
City of Ithaca Economic Development (Opportunity Zones)
Description: Opportunity Zones are a program of the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) and were created to stimulate economic development and job creation byincentivizing long-term investments in low-income neighborhoods. Tompkins County has two Opportunity Zones, both in the City of Ithaca. For more information contact City of Ithaca Deputy Director for Economic Development.
Website:https://www.cityofithacany.gov/178/Economic-Development
Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency (TCIDA)
Description: The TCIDA delivers tax incentives to support job growth, business and industrial development, and community revitalization.
Website: https://tompkinsida.org/
Small Business Development Center
Cornell Cooperative Extension
Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County
Description: Supports economic vitality, economic promotion, and advocacy for business owners and organizations throughout Tompkins County.
Website: https://ccetompkins.org/
Tompkins Workforce NY
Description: Tompkins Workforce NY helps businesses reach new hires and job seekers with skills training and counseling.
Website: https://www.tompkinscountyny.gov/All-Departments/Workforce-Development
Email: workforce@tompkins-co.org
Phone: 607-272-7570
Big Red Ventures
Description: Big Red Ventures invests in early-stage companies and connects them with resources and expertise at Cornell University.
Website: https://www.brventurefund.com/
Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA)
Description: DIA assists businesses located in, or interested in locating in Downtown Ithaca, connect to available resources.
Website: https://www.downtownithaca.com/
Rev: Ithaca Startup Works
Description:Rev is a business incubator offering mentorship and startup resources for any new or growing business.
Website: https://www.revithaca.com/
Email: rev@revithaca.com
Phone: 607-882-2400
Live in Ithaca
Description: Live in Ithaca provides links to job listings for employers spanning all sectors and localities in Tompkins County – find your perfect fit.
Website:https://tompkinschamber.org/live-in-ithaca
Tompkins Workforce NY One Stop Career Center
Description: Tompkins Workforce NY One Stop Career Centerprovides employment-related services for businesses, workers, and jobseekers in Tompkins County.
Website: https://www.tompkinscountyny.gov/All-Departments/Workforce-Development
The Praxis Center
Description: The Praxis Center is a digital incubator at Cornell working to foster the development of early-stage Cornell engineering, digital, and physical science startups.
Website: https://pcvd.cornell.edu/program