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Rendering of the Hudson Steppe multifamily project in Ossining that received IDA incentives
GENERAL
THE BUSINESS COUNCIL OF WESTCHESTER www.thebcw.org
As Westchester County’s largest and most influential business membership organiza- tion, The BCW is committed to helping our members build their businesses, connect with customers, business peers and thought- leaders, and win – the day, the deal and their bottom lines.
THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY ASSOCIATION www.westchester.org
The WCA seeks to drive economic vitality and development in Westchester and the region; stimulate new business creation; provide a strong and clear voice for the interests of busi- nesses of all sizes, and to serve as an informa- tion resource center for our members.
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
High-quality business consulting and train- ing for businesses launching or expanding in NewYork State.
SCORE WESTCHESTER
www.scorewestchester.com
Free workshops and professional coaching 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 programs, special outreach efforts and initiatives to aim and inform small businesses.
COMMUNITY CAPITAL RESOURCES www.cchrv.org
Loans between $1,000 and $50,000 to small and medium-sized businesses, with a focus on women, veteran and minority- owned companies.
MINORITY-OWNED ENTERPRISES
AFRICAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE www.aaccnys.org
Advocates for local African American- owned businesses, promoting economic development and business opportunity for its members.
WESTCHESTER HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE www.whccny.com
Promotes the economic growth and devel- opment of Hispanic business and profes- sionals in Westchester.
WOMEN-OWNED ENTERPRISES
WOMEN’S ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT CENTER www.wedbiz.org
Empowers entrepreneurs to build success- ful businesses by providing high-quality training programs, advisory services and access to capital to generate economic growth in Westchester County and the Hudson Valley.
PROFESSIONAL WOMEN
OF WESTCHESTER www.professionalwomenofwestchester. com
The Professional Women of Westchester is a women’s networking group that offers a broad array of networking opportunities.
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