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Dynamite Business Resources Some of These Resources are: Local Chambers of Commerce Small Business Administration (SBA) Women’s Business Center (Utica, NY) SCORE Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) Local Libraries US Department of Commerce US Chamber of Commerce US Department of Agriculture County/City Local Development Centers

Dynamite Business Resources Chambers of Commerce - Many offer Benefits – health insurance, reduced utility costs - Networking opportunities - Business related seminars - Business shows/sales/ marketing opportunities Local Chambers: Greater Binghamton Tioga County Chenango County

Dynamite Business Resources Small Business Administration (SBA) - Is a government entity - Website with extensive resources - On-line video seminars - Regional information assistance - Periodically offer networking opportunities - Topic specific training several time a year - Do not directly give loans – only loan guarantees - Offer guidance finding business help resources Locations: Syracuse, Elmira Website: www.sba.gov

Dynamite Business Resources Women’s Business Centers - Funded by the SBA - Funded by the SBA and university system - All paid professional counselors - Has an extensive research library through the SBA - Help you create your Business plan, marketing plan, financial plan - Always confidential mentoring - Work with new start ups, existing businesses - Focus on women in business Location: Utica, NY

Dynamite Business Resources SCORE – For the Life of Your Business - Funded by the SBA and various local donations - All experienced business volunteers – trained mentors - No limit to counseling sessions - Work with non-profits - Guide you in building your Business plan, marketing plan, financial plan - Always confidential mentoring - Work with new start ups, existing businesses, business transfer activity, succession planning Locations: Binghamton , Elmira, Syracuse, Utica, Watertown. Auburn Website: www.score.org www.greaterbinghamtonscore.org

Dynamite Business Resources Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) - Funded by the SBA and university system - All paid professional counselors - Has an extensive research library - Help you create your Business plan, marketing plan, financial plan - Always confidential mentoring - Work with new start ups, existing businesses Locations: Binghamton, Syracuse, Corning, Utica

Dynamite Business Resources Local Libraries - Many have extensive business sections - Most offer on-line assistance and research - Many are linked to larger library systems to allow broader business information availability - Can point your to local resources and sources

Dynamite Business Resources US Department of Commerce - Is a government agency - Has an extensive library of items regarding commerce, export and import - Is the portal for export and import support within the government - Excellent help desk - Many of the library resources can be purchased for future reference - Excellent website Website: www.commerce.gov

Dynamite Business Resources US Chamber of Commerce - Funded through private businesses - Has an extensive library of items regarding doing business - Is the portal for general business support - Excellent website Website: uschamber.com

Dynamite Business Resources US Department of Agriculture - Is a government agency - Has an extensive library of items regarding agriculture, food products - Is an portal for support with any thing relating to food production and farming - Excellent help desk - Many of the library resources can be purchased or are free for future reference - Excellent website Website: www.usda.gov

Dynamite Business Resources County/City Local Development Centers - Most provide gap funding for small or start up businesses - Require a complete business and financial plan - All allocated funds must be spent in designated local areas - All have a significant review process before authorizing loans Check with your County/City for availability of funding

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