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 have questions, or need assistance,...
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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 available In the latest round,...
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On April 16, IncubatorWorks hosted their third resource call about the current benefits, programs and next steps available to businesses right now. Please see the recap on that conversation in the video below: < ...
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The moving parts to the Cares Act and resources to small business owners is fast moving and changing. Still, at IncubatorWorks, we are working hard to help our community of small business owners and entrepreneurs stay informed about the resources still available to them. It is important to note that since our second session took place, it was announced that the PPP loan ran out of...
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Jet engines get hot, really hot. Hotter than any metals can stand, that’s why ceramic coatings are now used to protect the hot end components. The coatings are deposited and sprayed, and as in any coating method, there’s a lot of “overspray”. That is actually an opportunity because the advanced coatings being used by the likes of GE, Rolls-Royce and Pratt & Whitney contain hard...
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We are all in crisis mode, especially small businesses. Here are some ideas on responding so that your business can survive—and thrive after this is over. We recommend you conserve the cash that you have, which of course, includes your checking and savings accounts. Steps to consider: Delay paying any income taxes originally due on April 15th for 90 days—to July 15th as approved by...
Read MoreOn Saturday, February 8th, 2020, at Arnot Mall Event Center, the Southern Tier Entrepreneurial Ecosystem got together for a day full of networking, presentations led by successful entrepreneurs, business leaders, and information on available resources for entrepreneurs to connect with opportunities, support and funding in the region.
The day started with over 30 exhibitors, including small businesses, NY State agencies such as SBA, NYS W/MBE, and NYSERDA, as well as private entities and nonprofits such as Corning Credit Union, Community Foundation, AM&T and other local businesses networking with entrepreneurs and representatives from local organizations.
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We closed out 2019 with a graduation ceremony for the entrepreneurs who participated in our Fall Co.Starters program. Our inaugural program launched in the spring of last year and with the guidance of our IncubatorWorks team, as well as business leaders who came in to share their knowledge, participants walked away with the tools and insight to help guide their business to the next phase.
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On Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020 IncubatorWorks will host the 2020 Entrepreneurial Summit featuring opportunities for entrepreneurs to network and learn from business leaders in and around the Southern Tier region. The summit will host entrepreneurial sessions led by talented speakers and business owners, as well as hold business competitions and opportunities to learn about investors. Keynoting the event are Jerry and Tracy Flanagan, Co-Founders of JDog Brands....
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