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BUSINESS COUNCIL OF WESTCHESTER
www.thebcw.org
The Business Council of Westchester is the County’s largest and most prestigious business membership organization representing more than 1,000 members.
THE WESTCHESTER-PUTNAM ONE-STOP EMPLOYMENT CENTER www.westchesterputnamonestop.com Connecting businesses with a highly skilled workforce, the Center offers employers free recruitment assistance, customized training assistance and cost reimbursement. Job seekers can take part in resumé workshops, career counseling and training opportunities.
THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY ASSOCIATION
www.westchester.org
The Westchester County Association is an economic development and busi- ness advocacy organization serving the County and the region.
The OED also supports – and partners with – a host of organizations that provide business resources geared specifically towards:
SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS
THE ACCELERATION PROJECT (TAP)
www.theaccelerationproject.org
TAP consultants work with small busi- ness owners to provide customized tools and structured, results-oriented action plans that drive them to achieve their goals.
NYS SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER www.nyssbdc.org
High-quality business consulting and training for businesses launching or ex- panding in New York State.
SCORE WESTCHESTER
www.scorewestchester.com
Free workshops and professional coach- ing to help start or grow a small business.
SMALL BUSINESS INSTITUTE AT WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE www.sunywcc.edu
Professional development and training courses geared towards small businesses.
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
www.sba.gov
Small business loan and assistance pro- grams, special outreach efforts and initia- tives to aim and inform small businesses.
COMMUNITY CAPITAL RESOURCES
www.communitycapitalny.org
Provides loans between $1,000 and $50,000 to small and medium-sized businesses, with a focus on women, vet- eran and minority-owned companies.
MINORITY-OWNED ENTERPRISES
WESTCHESTER OFFICE OF MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (MWBE) www.westchestercatalyst.com/work
AFRICAN AMERICAN CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE
www.aaccnys.org
Advocates for local African American- owned businesses, promoting eco- nomic development and business opportunity for its members.
WESTCHESTER HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.whccny.com
Promotes the economic growth and development of Hispanic business and professionals in Westchester.
WOMEN-OWNED ENTERPRISES
WOMEN’S ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT CENTER www.wedcbiz.org
Empowers local entrepreneurs to build successful businesses by providing high-quality training programs, adviso- ry services and access to capital.
PROFESSIONAL WOMEN OF WESTCHESTER www.professionalwomenofwest- chester.com
The Professional Women of Westchester is a women’s networking group that offers a broad array of networking opportunities.
Revitalized MBWE Program
In early 2019, Westchester County’s Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises program (MWBE) announced major changes, including: the establishment of per- centage goals for County contracts with MWBEs for construction (20%), professional services (20%) and goods (10%). These will be increased over time to be aligned with the NYS goals of 30 percent. The program
is also re-establishing its Technical Assistance Plan Committee, which is tasked to develop an educational, technical and informational assis- tance program targeting MWBEs.
Reach Out:
For a directory of useful contacts, visit www.westchestercatalyst.com
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Westchester County Executive George Latimer addresses local business owners as part of the OED’s new Dinner and Dialogue series.