Women TIES Business Resources Directory

Women TIES believes in being a resource for women entrepreneurs especially by providing them with information on local, regional and statewide government services, economic development agencies, educational institutions, and chambers of commerce so they can succeed in their entrepreneurial ventures. Women TIES believes in collaborative partnerships and will promote organizations and institutions around New York State that provide diverse services to support and advance women entrepreneurs.

Below is a list of business resources women entrepreneurs should consider contacting for further assistance and guidance in business planning, financing, promotion, funding, growth, expansion and a multitude of other services.

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	Nicholas Curtis Director of Economic Development / WEBC ComLinks, Community Action Partnership 343 W Main Street Malone, NY  12953 518-483-1261 (voice) 518-891-2612 (voice) 518-483-8599 (fax) www.comlinkscaa.org
	We provide SBA counseling;Core Four Training Program; Business Plan and Financial Package Development; Patriots Express Loan Packaging and submission; close partnerships with Federal, State, County, Private and Regional financing resources.
	Linda M Goodness Assistant Director City of Oswego Community Development Office 20 W Oneida St Conway Municipal Building Oswego, NY  13126 315-343-3795 (voice) 315-342-8231 (fax) www.oswegony.org
	The City of Oswego encourages new economic development using a variety of tools. The MicroEnterprise Program combines education and low interest loans to promote businesses with 1-5 employees. The commercial loan program can assist with equipment or expansion financing at below market interest rates. Facade grants may be available for business property owners. There are also opportunities for ongoing business support and networking opportunities. We can also assist with site location availability.
	Alison Grems President/CEO Canandaigua Chamber of Commerce 113 South Main Street Canandaigua, NY  14424 585-394-4400 (voice) 585-394-4546 (fax) www.canandaiguachamber.com
	The Canandaigua Area Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization that serves in a leadership capacity: To create and foster programs and services that support its members; To facilitate the exchange of information and ideas; To stimulate and promote commerce and tourism.
	Tania Hanouille Business Advisor Small Business Development Center at Onondaga Community College 4585 W. Seneca Turnpike W-206 Syracuse, NY  13215 315-498-6070 (voice) 315-498-6076 (voice) www.onondagasbdc.org
	We provide free and confidential counseling to start up and existing businesses. We also provide general training specific to the needs of entrepreneurial and business specific training.
	Joanne M. Lenweaver Director WISE Women's Business Center 2610 S. Salina Street Syracuse, NY  13205 315-443-8693 (voice) www.wisecenter.org
	The WISE Women's Business Center is a resource for women and other entrepreneurs. Funded by the SBA with a matching grant from the Syracuse University Whitman School of Management, WISE is a combination of government resources and academic program expertise. It provides support to business owners ready to go to the next level of success. We offer counseling, coaching, consulting, training, networking and mentoring.
	Shannon Mantaro Administrator Women's Network for Entrepreneurial Training 44 West Bridge Street Oswego , NY  13126 315-343-1545 (voice) www.oswegocounty.org/trainingnetwork
	Through networking, presentations and information sharing, WNET provides professional development and personal growth for women business owners.
	Carolyn May Senior Economic Developer Onondaga County 421 Montgomery Street 14th Floor Syracuse, NY  13202 315-435-3770 (voice)
	Business retention and growth services
	Deborah McEligot Outreach & Recruitment Empire State College, SUNY, FORUM Management One Telergy Parkway, 6333 Route 298 East Syracuse, NY  13057 315-460-3181 (voice) www.esc.edu/esconline/online2.nsf/html/foru
	Empire State College, of the State University of New York, was designed with the needs of the nontraditional student in mind. Founded in 1971, the college offers flexible degree programs in the arts and sciences through guided independent study, web-based courses and study groups, as well as credit earned through college-level life earning. FORUM Management Program is a high quality, cost effective management program that honors the needs of business. Earn up to 96 credits for relevant college-level experience and prior learning. Attend two weekend residencies per term for group studies, debates, individualized advisement with faculty mentors and learn from prestigious speakers from the world of business. Benefit from an esteemed management education program that has educated successful graduates from hundreds of corporations and organizations throughout New York State, surrounding states and Canada. The opportunity to earn a respected SUNY bachelor's degree in two years (on average).
	Hal Milligan Small Business Educator Women in Business Network Cornell Cooperative Extension Cayuga County 248 Grant Avenue Auburn, NY  13021 315-255-1183 (voice) 315-255-1187 (fax) www.cce.cornell.edu/cayuga/cayuga.html
	Founded in 1994 and sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cayuga County, the Women in Business Network (WBN) is a professional membership organization dedicated to nurturing and supporting women in whatever facet of the business world they may be involved in our community. WBN meets monthly at the CCE Education Center, located at 248 Grant Avenue in Auburn, NY. Membership is open to any woman who seeks networking opportunities with working women. Yearly membership fee is $35.00.
	Bonnie Palmer Business Development Specialist / Minority Info Sp Empire State Development 620 Erie Boulevard West - Suite 112 Syracuse, NY  13204 315-425-9110 (voice) 315-425-7156 (fax) www.empire.state.ny.us
	Empire State Development offers loans, grants, and general business assistance and referral services to businesses that are expanding, improving business operations, and/or relocating to NYS from outside the state. Funds are available primarily for capital expenditures. Assistance is typically based on a project-specific cost/benefit analysis, heavily weighted towards job creation and/or retention. The office also provides assistance with NYS M/WBE certification.
	Cathy Pokines Director of Marketing and Communications Small Business Administration 401 S. Salina Street Syracuse , NY  13202 315-471-9393 (voice) (voice) 315-471-9273 (fax) www.sba.gov
	The U.S. Small Business Administration is a federal agency that helps small business succeed. SBA provides business advice, training and financial assistance.
	Joan Powers Senior Business Advisor NY State Small Business Development Center J. Stanley Coyne Bldg., Suite 200 4585 W. Seneca Turnpike Syracuse, NY  13215 315-498-6073 (voice) www.onondagasbdc.org
	Advises clients in the preparation of business plans and cash flows, funding packages, financial analysis and marketing plans.
	Donna L Rebisz Project Director Women's Business Center of New York State 200 Genesee Street Utica, NY  13502 877-844-9848 (voice) 315-733-9848 (voice) 315-733-0247 (fax) www.nywbc.org
	The Women's Business Center of NYS is dedicated to helping entrepreneurial women reach their goals and aspirations for personal and professional development. Users of the WBC of NYS will receive the information and expertise they need to plan their economic independence through owning a business of their own.Our services include:Serving female entrepreneurs throughout 29 of the 34-county Syracuse District,providing assistance and training,Helping direct women to resources in their area, offering entrepreneurial courses in various upstate locations,providing assistance and training in finance, management, marketing, procurement, and the Internet, SBA Loan Programs, Procurement and MWBE Certification.
	Amber Spain-Mosher Marketing Coordinator SUNY Oswego Metro Center The Atrium 2 Clinton Square Syracuse, NY  13202 315-399-4100 (voice) 315-399-4107 (fax) www.oswego.edu/metro
	SUNY Oswego recently opened its first satellite facility in downtown Syracuse in the Atrium Building. Up to 500 students per week will attend the graduate and professional development classes at the Metro Center. The Metro Center offers convenience for many current graduate students and an opportunity for others. The center offers Oswego's part-time MBA program, professional development courses in counseling and human services, and education adminstration programs in addition to professional development programs and small business consulting. The Metro Center occupies 12,000 square feet in the Atrium Building. Three first-floor suites accommodate four 25 seat classrooms, one classroom with 60 to 90 seats, two seminar rooms, a formal conference room, seven offices, break out space, a student common area, a catering kitchen and exhibit space for faculty and student art. The facility is equipped with high-end technology.
	Sharon K St. John Business Advisor MV Small Business Development Center SUNY IT PO Box 3050 Utica, NY  13504 315-792-7547 (voice) www.sbdc.sunyit.edu
	NYS Business Assistance program that is free, professional and confidential. Specializing in women-owned business and minority owned business. For start ups, expansion and succession planning in the small business field.
	Julie Steele President Mohawk Valley Business Women's Network PO Box 512 New Hartford, NY  13413 315-697-2345 (voice) www.mvbwn.org
	The MVBWN was formed in 1981 to be a networking & educational organization for women entrepreneurs. We hold monthly meetings with great speakers, and offer our members PR opportunities on our website and in our monthly newsletter. See our website for more details.