Applications are now open for the 2026 Summer Youth Entrepreneurship Program at IncubatorWorks!
This four week summer program is designed for 10th and 11th grade Elmira High School students who want to explore careers, connect with local entrepreneurs, and build real world skills for the future. Students will visit local manufacturers, businesses, and colleges while learning how to pitch ideas, think creatively, and plan for life after high school.
Participants will also receive a stipend while they learn and grow throughout the program.
Program Dates: July 6th through July 31st, 2026 Orientation is the evening of July 1 Location: 318 Madison Ave, Elmira
Questions? Contact jderico@incworks.org Apply at the link in the comments! ... See MoreSee Less
Check out this story about our EIR and Co-Starters Facilitator Lawana Morse of Wholesome Wheels - Wholesome Cafe!Lawana Morse and her daughters recently opened Wholesome Wheels-Wholesome Cafe on state Route 14 in Pine Valley, offering locally sourced items. See link below ⬇️
We’ll be attending Vitality in the Valley: Farm to Factory this June in Herkimer.
This event brings together agriculture, food, beverage, and manufacturing businesses from across New York State to connect and explore new opportunities.
FLX Gateway will be there sharing information about the Schuyler County Business Park, a REDI Site – Gold location ready for food manufacturing and agricultural processing.
If you’re planning to attend, stop by and say hello—we’d be glad to connect.
We’re incredibly proud to celebrate the hard work of our 6th Business Plan Cohort graduates. Their ventures span everything from creative reuse to esthetics to life coaching, all contributing to a stronger, more vibrant local economy.
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) — A group of ten local entrepreneurs was recognized in Elmira on Tuesday for completing a months-long intensive program through IncubatorWorks. Some of the latest participants sa...
The Chemung County Chamber of Commerce is inviting small businesses to showcase their products and services, connect with fellow businesses, and engage with job seekers from across the region at the 3rd Annual Southern Tier Business Expo & Job Fair!
May 5, 2026 2:00–7:00 PM (Networking Reception from 5:00–7:00 PM) LECOM Event Center, 155 N. Main Street, Elmira, NY
Interested in a vendor table? Register to exhibit, sponsor, or attend today: www.chemungchamber.org
For more details: 607-734-5137 | info@chemungchamber.org
The Chemung County Chamber of Commerce invites small businesses to participate in the upcoming 3rd Annual Southern Tier Business Expo & Job Fair. This is a great opportunity to showcase your products and services, connect with fellow businesses, and engage directly with job seekers from across the region. This high-energy event brings together a diverse audience of community members, professionals, and potential employees, all in one place. Whether you're looking to increase brand awareness, generate new leads, or grow your team, the Expo provides a valuable platform to do just that.
🗓️ Tuesday, May 5, 2026 ⏱️ 2:00 PM – 7:00 P.M., to include a Networking Reception from 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. 📍 LECOM Event Center, 155 N. Main Street, Elmira, NY
The Southern Tier Business Expo is happening during National Small Business Week, making it the perfect time to promote your business, connect with potential customers, and expand your network!
💻Register to exhibit, sponsor, or attend today! 🌐www.chemungchamber.org
For more details, contact the Chamber at 607-734-5137 or info@chemungchamber.org
Thank you to our sponsors: Chemung Supply Corporation | Southern Tier Economic Growth | Chemung County IDA | The Hilliard Corporation | Kennedy Valve | Gannon Associates Insurance | Wallin Insurance Agency | Alliance for Manufacturing and Technology | WETM 18 News
#SouthernTierBusinessExpo #SmallBusinessWeek #GrowYourBusiness #Networking #BusinessPromotion #BusinessAfterBusiness #ChemungCounty ... See MoreSee Less
Before you apply for financing, meet with a bank, or pursue grants, one step comes first: your business plan.
But a business plan isn’t just for funding — it’s how you figure out what you’re building, what it will cost, and whether your idea makes sense.
The April Schuypreneur Boot Camp will focus on building and refining business plans as practical tools for decision-making. This session is for anyone who: • is starting a business • is thinking about applying for funding • has a business plan and wants feedback
The workshop will walk through what to include, what funders look for, and how to structure a plan that is clear and useful. Participants are encouraged to bring ideas or existing plans. Free to attend, rsvp link in the comments. ... See MoreSee Less
Applications are now open for the 2026 Summer Youth Entrepreneurship Program at IncubatorWorks!
This four week summer program is designed for 10th and 11th grade Elmira High School students who want to explore careers, connect with local entrepreneurs, and build real world skills for the future. Students will visit local manufacturers, businesses, and colleges while learning how to pitch ideas, think creatively, and plan for life after high school.
Participants will also receive a stipend while they learn and grow throughout the program.
Program Dates: July 6th through July 31st, 2026
Orientation is the evening of July 1
Location: 318 Madison Ave, Elmira
Questions? Contact jderico@incworks.org
Apply at the link in the comments! ... See MoreSee Less
Check out this story about our EIR and Co-Starters Facilitator Lawana Morse of Wholesome Wheels - Wholesome Cafe!Lawana Morse and her daughters recently opened Wholesome Wheels-Wholesome Cafe on state Route 14 in Pine Valley, offering locally sourced items. See link below ⬇️
📸 Jeff Murray / Elmira Star-Gazette ... See MoreSee Less
We’ll be attending Vitality in the Valley: Farm to Factory this June in Herkimer.
This event brings together agriculture, food, beverage, and manufacturing businesses from across New York State to connect and explore new opportunities.
FLX Gateway will be there sharing information about the Schuyler County Business Park, a REDI Site – Gold location ready for food manufacturing and agricultural processing.
If you’re planning to attend, stop by and say hello—we’d be glad to connect.
📅 June 2–3
📍 Herkimer, NY
More info:
fuzehub.com/viv2026/ ... See MoreSee Less
Big ideas start small, and we’re here to help you every step of the way!
This National Small Business Week, IncubatorWorks is celebrating the entrepreneurs and local businesses that make our community so strong and vibrant.
Be sure to visit your favorite small business this week (or two!) and tell them IW sent you! ✨
#SmallBusinessWeek #SupportLocal #IncubatorWorks ... See MoreSee Less
Unlock your small business potential!
Join us for a Public Information Meeting on the CDBG Microenterprise Grant Program and learn how you could access funding from $5,000–$35,000.
Thursday, May 21
5:30–7:30 PM
IncubatorWorks | 318 Madison Ave, Elmira, 3rd Floor ... See MoreSee Less
From an idea to a graduation stage 👏
Congratulations, graduates! #incubatorworks #smallbusiness #entrepreneurship #smallbusinesssupport ... See MoreSee Less
We’re incredibly proud to celebrate the hard work of our 6th Business Plan Cohort graduates. Their ventures span everything from creative reuse to esthetics to life coaching, all contributing to a stronger, more vibrant local economy.
Congratulations to our graduates:
The Fabric Chicken
The Wendy Marie
Chemung Friends
Mr. Carr Logistics
Hands-on Glass
Not Another Wilted Rose
Aubergine Glass & Jewelry
You Call I Haul
4 Reeds on the Creek Homestead
Finger Lakes Unique
As our Executive Director Ashleigh Madison shared, it’s not just about having a plan: it’s about the confidence that comes from doing the work.
Interested in starting or growing your own business? Learn more at incubatorworks.org.
www.weny.com/news/ten-local-entrepreneurs-complete-incubatorworks-intensive-program-and-become-6t... ... See MoreSee Less
Ten Local Entrepreneurs Complete IncubatorWorks’ Intensive Program and Become 6th Business Plan Cohort
www.weny.com
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) — A group of ten local entrepreneurs was recognized in Elmira on Tuesday for completing a months-long intensive program through IncubatorWorks. Some of the latest participants sa...The Chemung County Chamber of Commerce is inviting small businesses to showcase their products and services, connect with fellow businesses, and engage with job seekers from across the region at the 3rd Annual Southern Tier Business Expo & Job Fair!
May 5, 2026
2:00–7:00 PM (Networking Reception from 5:00–7:00 PM)
LECOM Event Center, 155 N. Main Street, Elmira, NY
Interested in a vendor table? Register to exhibit, sponsor, or attend today: www.chemungchamber.org
For more details: 607-734-5137 | info@chemungchamber.org
#SouthernTierBusinessExpo #SmallBusinessWeek #GrowYourBusiness #Networking #ChemungCountyJoin Us at the 3rd Annual Southern Tier Business Expo & Job Fair!
The Chemung County Chamber of Commerce invites small businesses to participate in the upcoming 3rd Annual Southern Tier Business Expo & Job Fair. This is a great opportunity to showcase your products and services, connect with fellow businesses, and engage directly with job seekers from across the region.
This high-energy event brings together a diverse audience of community members, professionals, and potential employees, all in one place. Whether you're looking to increase brand awareness, generate new leads, or grow your team, the Expo provides a valuable platform to do just that.
🗓️ Tuesday, May 5, 2026
⏱️ 2:00 PM – 7:00 P.M., to include a Networking Reception from 5:00 - 7:00 P.M.
📍 LECOM Event Center, 155 N. Main Street, Elmira, NY
The Southern Tier Business Expo is happening during National Small Business Week, making it the perfect time to promote your business, connect with potential customers, and expand your network!
💻Register to exhibit, sponsor, or attend today!
🌐www.chemungchamber.org
For more details, contact the Chamber at 607-734-5137 or info@chemungchamber.org
Thank you to our sponsors:
Chemung Supply Corporation | Southern Tier Economic Growth | Chemung County IDA | The Hilliard Corporation | Kennedy Valve | Gannon Associates Insurance | Wallin Insurance Agency | Alliance for Manufacturing and Technology | WETM 18 News
#SouthernTierBusinessExpo #SmallBusinessWeek #GrowYourBusiness #Networking #BusinessPromotion #BusinessAfterBusiness #ChemungCounty ... See MoreSee Less
Before you apply for financing, meet with a bank, or pursue grants, one step comes first: your business plan.
But a business plan isn’t just for funding — it’s how you figure out what you’re building, what it will cost, and whether your idea makes sense.
The April Schuypreneur Boot Camp will focus on building and refining business plans as practical tools for decision-making.
This session is for anyone who:
• is starting a business
• is thinking about applying for funding
• has a business plan and wants feedback
The workshop will walk through what to include, what funders look for, and how to structure a plan that is clear and useful.
Participants are encouraged to bring ideas or existing plans.
Free to attend, rsvp link in the comments. ... See MoreSee Less