Business Resources
This page will contain links to important websites and downloadable articles of use to growing businesses. Topics will include writing business plans, accessing investors, local providers of business assistance, etc.
Organizations of Interest:
Regional:
- University at Buffalo’s Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL)
- Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) in NY
- University at Buffalo’s Center for Industrial Effectiveness (TCIE)
- SCORE (Buffalo Office)
- Insyte Consulting
- Niagara University’s Family Business Center
- Canisius College’s woman’s Business Center
- WNY Venture Association (WNYVA)
Industrial Development Agencies (WNY)
Allegany County
John Fodes, Director
Allegany County Office of Development
Crossroads Commerce & Conference Center
6087 NYS Route 19 North
Belmont, NY 14813
Phone: (585) 268-7472
http://www.alleganyco.com/default.asp?show=btn_development
Chautauqua County
William Daly, CEO/Administrative Director
CCIDA
200 Harrison St.
Jamestown, NY 14701
Phone: (716) 661-8900
Cattaraugus County
Joe Williams, Director of Development, Planning and Tourism
jjwilliams@catco.org
Cattaraugus County Dept. of Economic Development, Planning & Tourism
303 Court Street
Little Valley, NY 14755
Phone: (716) 938-2310
Erie County
Al Culliton, CFO Chair Management Committee
ECIDA
275 Oak Street
Buffalo, New York 14203
Phone: (716) 856-6525
http://www.ecidany.com/
Genesee County
Steve Hyde, CEO
GCEDC
1 Mill St.
Batavia, NY 14020
Phone: (585) 343-4866
http://www.gcedc.com
Livingston County
Patrick Rountree, Executive Director
Livingston County Industrial Development Agency
Livingston County Government Center
6 Court Street – Room 306
Geneseo, NY 14454
Phone: (585) 243-7124
Niagara County
Samuel M. Ferraro, Commissioner
sam.ferraro@niagaracounty.com
Niagara County Department of Economic Development
6311 Inducon Corporate Drive
Sanborn, New York 14132-9099
Phone: (716) 278-8750
Orleans County
James Whipple, Director of Operations
Gabrielle Barone, Manager of Business Development
Orleans Economic Development Agency
111 West Ave.
Albion, New York 14411
State:
- Preseed Workshops
- Upstate Venture Association of New York (UVANY)
- Business Incubation Association of New York
National:
- United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
- National Seed and Venture Funds
- Kauffman Foundation
International:
Selected Reading


