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Fri, 07/22/2011 - 11:05 -- Joe Williams
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The Cattaraugus County Business Development Corporation and St. Bonaventure University are pleased to announce the scheduling of the next session of the 5-week "Business Basics" classes to be held at the St. Bonaventure University beginning on May 16, 2012.The classes are a mandatory component for applications to both the Cattaraugus County Micro-enterprise Development Loan Fund (MDLF) and the new Cattaraugus County Micro-Grant Program.Space is limited for the classes, so please call or e-mail Matt to reserve your spot as they going quick!

Tue, 04/10/2012 - 09:13 -- Joe Williams

The Cattaraugus County Business and Veteran Outreach Center (CCBVOC) website now has a blog. Check out the new blog at http://www.ccbvoc.com/blog. Currently, a 14-part series on writing a business plan is being discussed.  Be sure to check it out!

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USDA and the American Legion sign Memorandum of Understanding

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2012 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and The American Legion National Commander Fang Wong today signed a Memorandum of Understanding which will help our Nation's veterans and transitioning military service members find positions that promote agriculture, animal and plant health, food safety, nutrition, conservation and rural communities. With this partnership, USDA and the American Legion will leverage existing resources to expand opportunities for veterans while promoting USDA programs and services in communities throughout the country.

NYS DOL Safety and Health Training Grant

The Hazard Abatement Board (HAB) is pleased to announce the availability of 2012-2013 Grant Year funds to develop and implement programs that promote occupational safety and health in the workplace through:

Wed, 01/04/2012 - 08:39 -- Joe Williams

Top 9 Rural Small Business Trends for 2012

by Becky McCray, December 20, 2011

Rural small business trends are always different from general small business trends. This year, the difference is in the economic outlook. With the consensus of economic predictions for 2012 showing slower national growth and the odds of a renewed U.S. recession at 1 in 3, the national economy doesn't look good. Contrast that with the local economies in rural areas. The Rural Mainstreet Index is at its highest level since 2007, and rural small business looks promising.

Thu, 12/22/2011 - 08:54 -- Joe Williams

The Program on Applied Demographics (PAD) brings skills in demographics, economics, statistics, data gathering and data analysis together to provide a variety of organizations with data, information and advice. PAD works closely with the New York State Department of Economic Development, the U.S. Census Bureau and other organizations to assist them in their activities. http://pad.human.cornell.edu/index.cfm

Is your small business ready to go global?

It may be an easier step than you think. Advances in technology can make worldwide commerce achievable for many small businesses, depending on the goods or services you offer. Do you need financial assistance? Do you need insurance? What kind of opportunities are available? How do I get market research? How do I find a foreign partner? How do I get paid? Should I use an attorney to set up agreements? Shipping questions?

Thu, 07/21/2011 - 11:11 -- Joe Williams

Downloads button will open a page that contains files to download. Currently there are pdfs that pertain to 2010 Census and 2005-2009 American Community Surveys. You will find population, housing, social and economic information about Cattaraugus County and the municipalities located in the County. Loan & Grant guide. There is also a file the group presented at the Seneca Nation of Indians Regional Development Conference.

Wed, 07/20/2011 - 11:16 -- Joe Williams

This article was in the Dunkirk Observer. It was written by Dr. Robert L. Heichberger, professor emeritus at SUNY Fredonia, with Kevin Wysocki from Cherry Creek contributing. http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/561360/A-strategic-p...

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