Jim Monheim and Tommy Lee approached the Allegany Business center in August of 2011. Both Jim and Tommy had recently become unemployed and decide to pursue a business venture of their own. Jim and Tommy shared that the business they have been working with for years was going under not because of lack of work or projects; but because of mismanagement and poor marketing. This became the foundation on which Tommy and Jim decided to establish their new handy man and sub... Read more
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Entrepreneurial Assistance Program (EAP)
The Allegany Business Center provides business training to local entrepreneurs through the Entrepreneurial Assistance Program (EAP). The counselors concentrate on helping you meet your individual business needs. The counselors are able to help you:
- Develop a business or strategy plan
- Receive classroom training
- Receive technical assistance
- Obtain computer knowledge
- Apply for funding
In an effort to notify and employ certified minority and women-owned businesses, ACCORD’s Housing Development & Management Division is marketing the single family home rehab programs to graduates of the entrepreneurial assistance program. A downloadable application for placement on the approved contractor’s list is available here.
in the state of NY constructing and manufacturing custom cabins for both public and private use. Ron Wampole came to the Business Center in March 2011 seeking help in understanding finances. The business and loan counselor began working with Ron to create a financial business plan. 