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 PROGRAMS: Partner Agencies Workforce Investment Board Buffalo Employment & Training Center ECC Employment & Training Center Greater Buffalo Works |
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Minority / Women Business 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.
County of Erie Division of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) - Ombudsman for minority and women business enterprises. Assists and certifies women and minority business enterprises. Helps recruit minorities for civil service exams and county job openings.
County of Erie Division of Equal Employment Opportunity
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Empire State Development Corporation (ESD) - 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 Corporation
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 Development Agency
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 (SBA) |
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Workforce Development Consortium | Workforce Investment Board Buffalo Employment & Training Center ECC Employment & Training Center NYS Department of Labor Services Office |
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