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Business and Technical Assistance
Buffalo Urban Development Corporation - BUDC is the City of Buffalo's not-for-profit development agency reclaiming distressed land for future development. BUDC is an affiliated organization of the Erie County Industrial Development Agency (ECIDA). BUDC serves as a liaison among various public and private stakeholders; as a conduit for public funding of significant projects; and as a real estate holding company for certain public-sector projects. Buffalo Urban Development Corporation 143 Genesee Street Buffalo, NY 14203 Telephone: (716) 856-6525 Web Site: http://www.ecidaNY.com/budc-home
Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency (BURA) - The Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency (BURA) is a public benefit corporation that was formed by an act of the New York State Legislature in 1996. Its corporate purpose includes the general planning and operation of various urban renewal programs designed to prevent or eliminate blight and deterioration in the City of Buffalo. Such programs include:
BURA Housing Office
Buffalo Niagara Partnership - The Partnership is comprised of local employers, working together, for growth in our region. The Partnership focuses on growing business - individual businesses and the entire business marketplace of Buffalo Niagara. The focus of the Partnership includes helping existing companies move their business to the next level and also on what it will take to bring more business to the region in the future. The Partnership also offers its members products and services to help them save money and increase revenues. Buffalo Niagara Partnership
County of Erie Department of Environment and Planning Office of Economic Development - The Erie County Department of Environment and Planning coordinates, supports and implements planning programs and development projects that improve the quality of life for Erie County residents, businesses and visitors. Office of Economic Development (OED) is a client facing business and project development activity responsible for the development of business sites that provide the opportunity to improve the Erie County tax base through business retention, attraction and expansion. These responsibilities are delivered through the following services provided by the OED.
Empire State Development Corporation - The Empire State Development Corporation (ESD) is a state agency whose mission is to promote business investment and growth that leads to job creations and prosperous communities across New York State. The ESD provides a variety of assistance that focus on helping businesses. Whether the business be an international company looking to make a move or a small business owner seeking to access capital - ESD offers assistance. The ESD offers loans, grants and tax credits, as well as other financing and technical assistance, to support businesses and encourage their growth in New York State. Through the New York State Consolidated Funding Application (CFS), a single application for multiple sources of state funding, New York State is soliciting grant applications for funding to advance the priorities of the Regional Economic Development Councils (REDC). The ESD can assist businesses in identifying and pursuing a broad range of grant and loan programs that are available. ESD can also assist businesses with Tax Credit information, financing and technical assistance. Empire State Development Corporation95 Perry Street Suite 500 Buffalo, NY 14203 Telephone: (716) 846-8200 Web Site: http://www.empire.state.ny.us
Erie County Industrial Development Agency (ECIDA)- The ECIDA is a public benefit corporation whose mission is to provide resources that encourage investment, innovation, growth and global competitiveness creating a successful business climate that improves the quality of life for the residents of the region. The ECIDA is in business to grow business in Erie County by helping businesses be competitive and profitable. The ECIDA can provide businesses with:
The Erie County Industrial
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Info Tech Niagara - A diverse coalition of companies and individuals involved in information technologies whose members can share and discuss common interests and objectives. Provides access to information and contacts through different forums including: informal discussions, presentations, monthly programs and resource databases. Telephone: (716) 218-9671 Web Site: http://infotechniagara.org
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 1300 Elmwood Ave., Cleveland Hall 206 Buffalo, NY 14222 Telephone: (716) 878-4030 Fax: (716) 878-4067 Web Site: http://www.buffalostate.edu/sbdc
U.S. Small Business Administration - Programs assist with every aspect of starting a business, from developing a business plan to obtaining financing, from marketing products and services to managing a company. The SBA offers a variety of programs and support services to help navigate the issues faced when attempting to start a business as well as resources to help after the business has opened. U.S. Small Business Administration 130 South Elmwood Avenue, Suite 540 Buffalo, NY 14202 Telephone: (716) 551-4301 Web Site: http://www.sba.gov
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