In April of 2021, Startup Allegany launched the County’s first tri-collegiate business plan competition, the Startup Allegany Collegiate Competition. The event was hosted by Alfred University and its Center for Advanced Ceramic Technology (CACT) and was organized by IncubatorWorks of Alfred, a state-of-the-art incubator offering services and facilities to foster the growth of entrepreneurial businesses in ceramics, glass, advanced materials, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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!
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 …
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 …
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 …
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: <
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 …
