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Empire State Development Corporation - State agency, accesses all New York State business development programs, including financing, training, export assistance and planning. Contact for accessing Global New York Export Program. Outline of four key programs below:
  • Economic Development Fund (EDF) - grants/loans for interest subsidies, infrastructure and training
  • Jobs Now - similar to EDF but more flexible; only for companies creating 300 or more jobs
  • Job Development Authority (JDA) - fixed and variable rate direct term loans
  • Linked Deposit Program - provides an interest break on first two years of loan with banks that have State deposits; up to $500,000 and 500 employees
Liberty Building, Suite 717
420 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
Telephone: (716) 856-8111
Fax: (716) 856-1744
E-mail: esdwny@buffnet.net
Web Site: http://www.empire.state.ny.us

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Erie County Industrial Development Agency (ECIDA)- Regional Development Corporation and Industrial Land Development Corporation - county-wide agency authorizes industrial revenue bonds for eligible industrial and commercial projects within county limits. Administers revolving loan fund for fixed-assets and working capital for business projects in specific county areas. Operates a public-private venture capital fund to invest in high-tech companies which have large growth potential. Works in conjunction with local area banks and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) on loan programs targeted at minority, women and/or start-up businesses. International program has available financial products to support export trade, including EXIM Bank and SBA financing. Licensed broker in New York State for export credit insurance. Organizes 2 to 3 trade missions per year.

424 Main Street, Suite 300
Buffalo, NY 14202
Telephone: (716) 856-6525
Fax: (716) 856-6754

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Small Business Development Center (SBDC) - Provides one-to-one counseling to start-up and existing small businesses on a wide range of advisory, training and research services; including the preparation of business plans, marketing programs and financial strategies. Export Assistance Program targets both the beginner and the more experienced small business exporter.

Buffalo State College, Bacon Hall 117
1300 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14222
Telephone: (716) 878-4030
Fax: (716) 878-4067

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Workforce Development Consortium | Workforce Investment Board
Greater Buffalo Works | Buffalo Employment & Training Center
ECC Employment & Training Center
NYS Department of Labor Services Office
City of Buffalo

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Buffalo & Erie County
Workforce Development Consortium, Inc.

 Erie County Works

Mayor:
Byron W. Brown
County Executive:
Chris Collins