Businesses Planning Assistance

SWPC began its business advising and development program in 2001. The program has been a collaborative effort between SWPC, SUNY Genseso and the Business Association of the South Wedge Area (BASWA). In the past year approximately 68 individuals and businesses have received advisory services through the Small Business Development Center at SUNY Geneseo. SWPC is pleased to offer local business one-on-one consultations with small business experts experts. We help business create business plans, secure retails space and apply for grants and funding. These services are all offered free of charge.

If you are interested in starting a business here in the South Wedge, please give us a call. Norm Karsten a SBDC advisor is in the SWPC office on alternating Tuesdays.We can help you get started. For more information about our business assistance programs, please contact Eilleen Thomas at (585) 256-1740 ext. 103.