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Provides low interest loans to small businesses.

Offers a variety of services for businesses of any size in Yonkers, looking for information, funding, or advice on business and community development issues.

Provides loans of up to $50,000 to start-up and growing entrepreneurs, especially women and minority business owners are encouraged to apply.

Provides low interest loan money to stimulate local business development opportunities. Funds are provided on a matching basis; previous loans have provided up to 50 to 60 percent of the cost of approved projects.

Provides small business owners access to low cost business capital and credible financial resources needed to grow today, develop and increase their business capacity to succeed tomorrow. Provides low cost business funding (from $50k-$500k).

Workplace safety training, human resource management programs, workforce recruitment assistance, an On-the-Job Training Program, and export help among other valuable services for industrial employers in northern New York.

Focuses on creating asset development opportunities for both residents and entrepreneurs. Assists individuals in growing and investing in their communities by providing lending capital, training, consulting, technical assistance, seminars, workshops, and low-cost business rental space to new and existing businesses that would otherwise lack access to these services. Assists area residents in developing asset based thinking by providing financial literacy training, basic budgeting, and home appliance loans to combat predatory lenders. Loan programs and Cottage Industry Assistance Program target low to moderate income existing and prospective individuals. Chautauqua Microenterprise Loan Fund and the Women and Minority Microenterprise Loan Fund Programs help small businesses by providing small business start up and expansion loans. The small business incubator offers small businesses an opportunity to grow and stabilize with subsidies around rent, business services, and technical assistance. Program site serves as a Warming Center during times of excessive cold and as a Cooling Center during times of excessive heat. Always call ahead to make sure a Warming/Cooling Center is open before going there.

Raising HOPE: a one-to one mentoring program to help women in need of support to develop and achieve educational or career goals in order to become financially stable and self-sufficient. A limited amount of financial assistance is available annually to address a mentee’s educational or career goals, or to maintain housing or financial stability. Must be a program participant for at least 6 months prior to submitting a financial assistance request.

Offers a variety of services for businesses of any size in Yonkers, looking for information, funding, or advice on business and community development issues.

Provides low interest loans to small businesses.

Works in partnership with the private sector and the community-based organizations to provide financial assistance and business planning primarily in rural areas. Helps fund projects or provides loan guarantees that create or preserve quality jobs and/or promote a clean rural environment. Recipients of these programs may include individuals, corporations, partnerships, cooperatives, public bodies, nonprofit corporations, Indian tribes, and private companies.

Provides a 15-week entrepreneurial training program, business counseling, technical assistance and workshops. Also offers loans of $500 up to $50,000 that are available to start-up and existing entrepreneurs. Women and minority business owners are encouraged to apply.

A certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) established in 2003 as the economic development arm of Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc. (COI). CODI is committed to fostering entrepreneurship and small business growth by providing training, technical assistance, and access to loan capital—particularly for microenterprises that are unable to obtain traditional financing. Our clients often face significant barriers such as limited credit history, insufficient collateral, or a lack of business experience. CODI addresses these challenges through robust technical assistance, including:

• Business Loans and Lines of Credit to new and existing businesses to help with equipment, inventory and operating expenses. CODI offers both Micro (up to $5,000) and Term ($5,000 - $50,000) products.
• Microenterprise Assistance Program (MAP) grants up to $25,000 to businesses in partnership with the Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth.
• Business of the Week promotional social media posts to increase local businesses awareness at no cost.
• A 14-hour Small Business Essentials training course that covers Basic Business Structure, Internet Business Basics, Defining Your Customer, Target Marketing, Finances and Bookkeeping.
• CODI’s Home Appliance Loan Program provides consumers with affordable financing terms as an alternative to predatory rent-to-own establishments. (See separate listing for program) (See separate listing for program)

Provides a 15-week entrepreneurial training program, business counseling, technical assistance and workshops. Also offers loans of $500 up to $50,000 that are available to start-up and existing entrepreneurs. Women and miniroty business owners are encouraged to apply.

Provides small business owners access to low cost business capital and credible financial resources needed to grow today, develop and increase their business capacity to succeed tomorrow. Provides low cost business funding (from $50k-$500k).

Provides loans of up to $50,000 to start-up and growing entrepreneurs, especially women and minority business owners are encouraged to apply.

Provides low interest loan money to stimulate local business development opportunities. Funds are provided on a matching basis; previous loans have provided up to 50 to 60 percent of the cost of approved projects.

Created to serve as a partner to the citizens of Nassau County in strengthening and building communities through programs which promote the development, advancement, and betterment of economic, employment, business, and cultural opportunities for the minority residents of the county and the improvement and stabilization of economically deprived areas in the county. Among the many programs where the Office of Minority Affairs may be of assistance to you include: MWBE Program - Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise; DBE Program - Disadvantaged Business Enterprise; SDVOB Program - Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses and Civil Service Exams. Call for detailed information regarding all programs and services offered.

Financial assistance with personal or business expenses for low-income small business owners.

Provides referrals for working parents searching for licensed day care providers. Also provides training workshops for day care providers on various topics, such as early childhood development, health and safety, nutrition, educational activities, and program management. Assists those interested in starting a day care through funding and orientation seminars.

Raising HOPE: a one-to one mentoring program to help women in need of support to develop and achieve educational or career goals in order to become financially stable and self-sufficient. A limited amount of financial assistance is available annually to address a mentee’s educational or career goals, or to maintain housing or financial stability. Must be a program participant for at least 6 months prior to submitting a financial assistance request.

Offers a vast array of programs aimed at serving various communities in their development and revitalization efforts leading to overall economic development. Programs include: Business Loans Business Signs & Awning Grants Contractor Corner Home Rehabilitation & Repairs Grants and Loans Lead Line Service Replacement Grant Request for Proposals Special Projects - New Cassel Urban Renewal Plan Visit website for details about each program

Provides programs aimed at locally owned and operated businesses, which offers business consultation, funding, networking, and other business developing services, along with applications for city contracts, including specialized segments for minority or women owned businesses.