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Calling all Allegany County entrepreneurs!

Are you ready to start or grow your business? Our Co.Starters Small Business Accelerator class is for you! Learn alongside like-minded entrepreneurs in this special Allegany County-only cohort.

Starts September 9, 2026
11 weeks
Virtual on Zoom
$99 course fee

Scan the QR code to apply!
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Calling all Allegany

✨Small Business Spotlight: N’Dulge Cakes and Pastries by Nicole Foster

This month, we’re proud to spotlight N’Dulge by Nicole Foster, winner of IncubatorWorks’ Co.Starters Cohort 24!

Nicole’s journey as an entrepreneur is an inspiring example of building a business from the ground up through hard work, determination, and talent. Check out her beautiful and delicious custom cakes made for all kinds of special occasions!

Interested in ordering a custom cake?
Call the bakery at (607) 247-5008
Email: ndulgebynicole@gmail.com

You can also visit N’Dulge by Nicole Foster at:
3 1/2 Church Street, Alfred, NY

We’re excited to continue cheering Nicole on as her business grows and succeeds!
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Today, we're looking back on our Cohort 24 graduation!

These entrepreneurs brought passion, creativity, and dedication to every session, culminating in some incredible final pitches. We’re excited to congratulate Nicole of N’Dulge Cakes and Pastries by Nicole Foster, who earned the $500 prize for her outstanding presentation & business vision!

We’re proud of everything this cohort accomplished and can’t wait to watch these businesses continue to grow.

Alijia-Jean Bailey — Finger Lakes Chocolates
Tony & Mackenzie Mess — kNOw Mess Lawn Care
Nicole Foster — N’Dulge Cakes and Pastries by Nicole Foster
Frances Bidwell — Nathan's Butterflies
Nolan Lauper — Nolan’s Auto Outlet LLC
Floyd Coaxum — RR Auto Spa
Audrey Mattio-Evans — The ATELIER
Samantha Sullivan — The Laser Barn
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You asked for it — so we’re doing it.

After a strong April discussion on business plans, attendees requested a follow-up working session. May’s Schuypreneur Boot Camp will be a hands-on Business Plan Workshop.

Bring your:
• draft plan
• laptop
• notes
• printouts
• questions

Missed April? You can still join us.
📅 May 27th | 5 PM - 6:30PM
📍 FLX Works
Free | RSVP Requested
👉 tinyurl.com/mwcsaemp
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Summer is finally here, and we’re looking back on our Co.Starters Cohort 22 graduation! ☀️

We were impressed by the creativity, determination, and growth our entrepreneurs demonstrated throughout the program and during their final pitches. Congratulations to Cheryl Cocoran, who took home the $500 prize with her business Core Cleaning Solutions.

Fantastic work, and we can’t wait to see what’s next for each of you!

Afterglow Live Music Lounge
Café Salinas
Core Cleaning Solutions
Jumpin’ Tumblers
Kum Essa
Tap-N-Pour
Tat's Tailoring Shoppe
The Safahla Foundation
TK&E Builders LLC
You Can Get In - College Consulting
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Summer is finally he

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!
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Applications are now

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
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