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THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (LDC) www.westchestercatalyst.com/ Programs-Incentives
Provides low-cost, tax-exempt bond financing for non-profit organizations and public benefit corporations. Since its creation in 2013, it has:
• Provided more than $1.9B in tax exempt bond financing to hospitals, schools, nursing homes, libraries and social service agencies.
• Helped support critical infrastructure expansion for non-profits, which has created more than 3,220 permanent and construction jobs.
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 enjoy resumé workshops, career counseling and training opportunities.
WESTCHESTER COUNTY ASSOCIATION www.westchester.org
The Westchester County Association (WCA) is an economic development
and business advocacy organization serving Westchester County and the region.
The Office of Economic Development 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 business 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
The Center provides high-quality business consulting and training for businesses launching or expanding in New York State.
PROFESSIONAL WOMEN OF WESTCHESTER www.professionalwomenof westchester.com
The Professional Women of Westchester is a women’s networking group that offers a broad array of networking opportunities.
SCORE WESTCHESTER
www.scorewestchester.com
SCORE offers free workshops and professional coaching to help start or grow a small business.
© Courtesy of The Westchester County Office of Economic Development
Far left: Bridget Gibbons, Deborah Novick, and John Lynn of Element 46
Left: Stephanie Rieben, CEO, Diadem Capital, Kai Tang, Joe Hammill, COO Diadem Capital
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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
www.sba.gov
The SBA offers small business loan and assistance programs, special outreach efforts and initiatives to aim and inform small businesses.
SMALL BUSINESS INSTITUTE
AT WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
www.sunywcc.edu
Programs offered include professional development and training courses geared towards small businesses.
WOMEN’S ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT CENTER www.wedcbiz.org
Empowers local entrepreneurs to build successful businesses by providing high-quality training programs, advisory services and access to capital.
COMMUNITY CAPITAL NEW YORK
www.communitycapitalny.org
Provides loans between $1,000 and $50,000 to small and medium-
sized businesses, with a focus on women, veteran and minority-owned companies.
WESTCHESTER COUNTY OFFICE OF MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (MWBE) www.westchestercatalyst.com/work This program is an excellent resource for new and established minority- and women-owned businesses.
WESTCHESTER HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE www.whccny.com
The Chamber promotes the economic growth and development of Hispanic business and professionals in Westchester.
REACH OUT
For a directory of useful contacts, visit www.thebcw.org.
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