Here at IncubatorWorks, we have the fortune of meeting many talented and inspiring people. Better yet, we get to work with them to help them on their small business journey. Our region is full of incredibly talented individuals pursuing their dreams and enriching our communities with their craft, services, and entrepreneurial spirit and this series aims to celebrate them and …
IncubatorWorks to Bring Their Expertise to New Energy New York Initiative
Exciting news! New Energy New York will help the U.S. meet the demand for domestic battery products by accelerating the budding battery development and manufacturing ecosystem in the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions of Upstate New York. The program seeks to create a new manufacturing economy, built on a foundation of equity and environmental justice, supporting an economic resurgence …
IncubatorWorks Executive Director, Nancy Kirby, Announces Planned Retirement in 2022
We have news! IncubatorWorks Executive Director, Nancy Kirby, has informed the IncubatorWorks Board of Directors of her intention to retire at the conclusion of the IncubatorWorks fiscal year in June 2022. Kirby, who has served as Executive Director since 2017, has led IncubatorWorks to become a regional leader in developing entrepreneurs. Throughout Kirby’s 9-year tenure at IncubatorWorks, she has …
Kick Off The New Year with Success in Mind
Kick off the new year with success in mind and join the next Co.Starters business development program. This 11-week program will help you with everything from identifying your customer, developing and improving your business plan, and even mastering the perfect pitch, in addition to so much more! Check out the flyer for more information and secure your spot as soon …
IncubatorWorks Co.Starters Star in Winning Collaboration: Sharkey Designs + Solera Tap House
Two years ago entrepreneurs Brent Sharkey and Connor Evans were selected to participate in IncubatorWorks’ inaugural Co.Starter program. The 10-week program provides entrepreneurs with the insights, relationships, and tools to turn a great idea into a successful business. Brent and Connor were paired in the program but their professional partnership didn’t end there! They’ve recently collaborated on Burdett, NY’s newest …
Start-Up Allegany Pitch Competition Winners
Think Orange AgTech from Houghton College, with team members Stephen Harper with a Major in Business, and Micah Condie with a Major in Physics & Computer Science, are the winners of the inaugural Start-Up Allegany Pitch Competition that was held on Saturday, April 10, 2021. The event had been originally planned for 2020, but like so many things, was canceled …
Summer 2021 Co.Starters Kicks off May 5!
We are gearing up for our Summer Cohort and hope you can join us! Join us in this 10-week class and learn the best ways to grow and improve upon your business! Registration is $250, with scholarships available. Please email amadison@incworks.org for more information and to register. We look forward to seeing you!
Winter 2021 Co.Starter Session Goes Online
Exciting news! Our next Co.Starters starts on February 10, 2021 and runs every Wednesday April 14. These session will all be online and will take place from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Join us on this 10-week class and learn the best ways to grow and improve upon your business! Registration is $200 with scholarships are available! The application deadline …
Attestation Needed from Phase 1 Businesses and Essential Businesses
The following message came to us from Steuben County IDA Director, Jamie Johnson. We’ve been reviewing these requirements on our weekly Zoom calls every Thursday at 3PM. It is critical that you follow the reopening guidance, establish a safety plan, and certify that you are in compliance with the new requirements as you reopen. See the info below. If you …
Emergency Funding for Your Business: New Updates
In our most recent webinar of May 7, we gave an update on the status of the stimulus offered to small businesses and provided advice for those looking to reopening. For starters, here is a PPP refresher: Original round was $349 BILLION; current round is $310 billion, $60 billion earmarked for small lenders; as of 5/3/2020 $175 billion was still …