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Congratulations to Co.Starters and Business Plan graduate Connor DeLaney of DeLaney's Athletic Club for his recognition at the 41st Annual Chemung County Youth Bureau Awards for Program of Excellence! It's been awesome to see the growth this program and the impact it continues to make on the community.

Connor is pictured here with Robert Nichols, Program Director of Elmira Economic Opportunity Program, Inc., who also supports the program.
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Congratulations to Co.Starters and Business Plan graduate Connor DeLaney of DeLaneys Athletic Club for his recognition at the 41st Annual Chemung County Youth Bureau Awards for Program of Excellence!  Its been awesome to see the growth this program and the impact it continues to make on the community.

Connor is pictured here with Robert Nichols, Program Director of Elmira Economic Opportunity Program, Inc., who also supports the program.Image attachment

The application deadline for the summer 2026 Prototyping Hardware Accelerator has been extended to April 10th.

Over 10 weeks, Rev’s Prototyping Hardware Accelerator guides product teams to determine if their ideas are commercially desirable, technologically feasible, and economically viable. Upon completion of the program, participants are positioned to recruit team members, bring on partners, initiate work with contract manufacturers, and pitch to investors. Teams will receive a stipend of up to $2,000 to advance their prototype.

The program offers four unique tracks with tailored content and instruction:

• Classic Track: Open to innovators in any field since 2014, Rev’s classic track provides foundational training across industries.
• AgTech Track: Agriculture technology startups are immersed in specialized training and connected to experts and potential partners within the agriculture industry.
• ClimateTech Track: Climate tech startups are placed in a like-minded cohort, matched with clean energy and clean tech mentors, and learn from guest speakers in the field.
• MedTech Track: Offered in partnership with Cornell Biomedical Engineering and Weill Cornell, the new MedTech track provides access to specialized prototyping equipment, regulatory resources, and research and medical professionals in the field.
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Don’t miss your chance to see student entrepreneurs in action this Saturday, April 11th!

Tune into the AHA! Allegany County Startup Collegiate Competition presented by IncubatorWorks and hosted by Houghton University.

Teams of students from Alfred University, Houghton University, and Alfred State College will present their ideas for creating a new business. Winning teams will be awarded cash prizes, which can be used to put their business plans into action.

Scan the QR code to watch on YouTube and to vote for your favorite pitch!
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Don’t miss your chance to see student entrepreneurs in action this Saturday, April 11th!  

Tune into the AHA! Allegany County Startup Collegiate Competition presented by IncubatorWorks and hosted by Houghton University.

Teams of students from Alfred University, Houghton University, and Alfred State College will present their ideas for creating a new business. Winning teams will be awarded cash prizes, which can be used to put their business plans into action. 

Scan the QR code to watch on YouTube and to vote for your favorite pitch!

Today, IncubatorWorks is reflecting on our most recent Co.Starters virtual cohort graduation, where we celebrated a major milestone: our 200th graduate!

We were incredibly impressed by the passion, hard work, and dedication our entrepreneurs brought to their final pitches. Congratulations to Daniel Ragland, who took home the $500 prize with his business, Marker Mender, a repair service for memorial markers and gravestones.

Congratulations to all!

Shanadel Fenstermacher, Brick Corning, NY
Lamar Shea Chang, FLX Botany Manufacturing
Daniel Ragland, Marker Mender
Michael Corcoran, Revive A Drive
Lisa Duggan, Stardust Creation
Kelly Booker & Deb Brimmer, Sweet Grace
Desoni Cooper, B.L.I.S.S
Elsa Kettinger, The Wren & Nest
Ahtayanna Mason, Tidy Touch Professional Cleaning
Brad Wellman, Wellman Energy Solutions
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Today, IncubatorWorks is reflecting on our most recent Co.Starters virtual cohort graduation, where we celebrated a major milestone: our 200th graduate!

We were incredibly impressed by the passion, hard work, and dedication our entrepreneurs brought to their final pitches. Congratulations to Daniel Ragland, who took home the $500 prize with his business, Marker Mender, a repair service for memorial markers and gravestones.

Congratulations to all!

Shanadel Fenstermacher, Brick Corning, NY
Lamar Shea Chang, FLX Botany Manufacturing  
Daniel Ragland, Marker Mender
Michael Corcoran, Revive A Drive 
Lisa Duggan, Stardust Creation 
Kelly Booker & Deb Brimmer, Sweet Grace 
Desoni Cooper, B.L.I.S.S
Elsa Kettinger, The Wren & Nest
Ahtayanna Mason, Tidy Touch Professional Cleaning
Brad Wellman, Wellman Energy Solutions

A great opportunity to network and share challenges and experiences in Allegany County, NYThe 1st Sip Social was a huge success & we are ready to have our 2nd Social. Join us on Friday, March 20th, 9 am at the The Palmer Opera House. We will further touch on goals & obstacles you may have for 2026. Purchase your drinks at the The Perfect Blend Coffeehouse & Eatery and meet us upstairs for friendly conversation. Seating is limited & please pre-register with the Chamber office to attend, 585-968-5654. ... See MoreSee Less

A great opportunity to network and share challenges and experiences in Allegany County, NY

Strengthen your business by strengthening your finances.

Join Corning Credit Union and the Corning Area Chamber of Commerce for Personal Financial Health for Business Owners, an educational session on how personal finances impact business success. Topics include cash flow strategies, emergency planning, and practical tools to support better financial decision making.

Tuesday, March 24
8:30 AM
Hilton Garden Inn, Corning

Register here:
bit.ly/March_CCU

Light breakfast and refreshments provided.
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Strengthen your business by strengthening your finances.

Join Corning Credit Union and the Corning Area Chamber of Commerce for Personal Financial Health for Business Owners, an educational session on how personal finances impact business success. Topics include cash flow strategies, emergency planning, and practical tools to support better financial decision making.

Tuesday, March 24
8:30 AM
Hilton Garden Inn, Corning

Register here:
https://bit.ly/March_CCU

Light breakfast and refreshments provided.

Check out this sweet story about James Beiler, a current Co.Starters participant, and his family-run business Kum Essa!

Kum Essa
4946 County Road 12
Andover, NY
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Check out this sweet story about James Beiler, a current Co.Starters participant, and his family-run business Kum Essa!

Kum Essa
4946 County Road 12
Andover, NYImage attachmentImage attachment

Join us on March 19th!See you on Thursday March 19th IncubatorWorks Elmira ... See MoreSee Less

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