14 Jan Small Business Services Continue at the Chamber
The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) will continue to partner with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and services will be available directly at the Chamber office throughout 2020. The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce office is located at 94 Montcalm Street, Suite 1 in downtown Ticonderoga.
The SBDC (SUNY Canton SBDC at Clinton Community College) is a TACC partner that offers an array of services in addition to the business support, services, and programs the Chamber provides. SBDC service dates are typically on the second Tuesday of each month unless otherwise indicated. Appointments are required for all of the dates listed below to provide the best possible service to all clients. Appointments can be made by calling 518-324-3211 or 518-324-3213.
2020 Dates:
February 11th
March 10th
April 14th
May 12th
October 13th
November 10th
December 8th
*Additional appointment dates can be available upon request. *Schedule subject to change.
The SUNY Canton Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Clinton Community College is part of a statewide network of 24 regional centers located throughout New York State. The New York State SBDC (NYS/SBDC) is accredited by the Association of Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) and has more than two decades of serving the small business community.
Their core services are:
Free and confidential one-on-one counseling,
Market/industry research assistance
Customized business training seminars
The SBDC is supported by the State University of New York and the U.S. Small Business Administration to provide high quality business counseling and training to New Yorkers who want to start a business or improve the performance of an existing business. Due to this support, their services are free of charge. Their staff is comprised of business professionals with either small business ownership or executive management experience. They can help you develop practical solutions to deal with the challenges of starting and operating a successful business.
The SBDC is physically located at 100 Clinton Point Drive on the Clinton Community College Campus in Plattsburgh, NY. The SBDC business advisors provide support to North Country entrepreneurs by providing information, counseling, technical assistance and training to help them meet the challenge of today’s complex economy.
Counselors will tailor one-on-one counseling to meet your needs. Topics commonly addressed include:
Business plan development / Cash flow projections
Financial analysis / Legal and regulatory information
Marketing assistance / Business start-up information
Buying and selling a business / Human resource development
Import/export assistance / Government procurement
“Through our partnership with the SBDC we are able to offer additional support and services to our Members, Ticonderoga Area businesses, and potential new businesses. I would like to thank the SBDC Team for their continued dedication to the Chamber and the Ticonderoga Area Business Community. Whether you are thinking of starting a business or have been in business for years, the SBDC and the Chamber can offer you an array of assistance, support, services, resources, and guidance. We are here to help you! Make your appointment today,” shared Matthew Courtright – TACC President & CEO.
In addition, the Chamber is working with the SBDC as well as other business support partners to host business seminars and workshops in the spring and fall of 2020. All seminars are free for Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce members. Look for information on the 2020Business Seminars to be announced soon.
For more information visit www.ticonderogany.com, email chamberinfo@ticonderogany.com or call 518-585-6619. To make an appointment with the Small Business Development Center at the Chamber call 518-324-3211(Angela), 518-324-3213 (Tony) or visit www.nysbdc.org.