Business Development   

Take your ideas and successfully turn them into a simple, focused start-up plan for your small business. This program is designed to assist women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and dislocated workers in Broome, Chenango, Delaware and Tioga counties. You will be guided through the process of harnessing the myriad of small business ideas and thoughts, and focus upon building and executing your simple, focused start-up plan. .

GROWING SUCCESSFUL business is our goal for Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Tioga and Tompkins Counties with a solid road map - create your business plan today!

Classes are offered in person or on Zoom. You can choose! In person sessions meet at the Koffman Southern Tier Incubator, 3rd floor classroom. In person students must provide proof of their Covid vaccination.

Call the Continuing Education department at 607-778-5012 to register. A required email confirmation of payment receipt from CE allows your entrance into all program ZOOM sessions. Informational documents and the zoom link will be emailed to students after registration.

Days and Times:  Mondays and Thursdays, September 8 through November 17 (no class October 10),  6:00pm - 9:00pm 

Graduation on November 21, 5:45pm - 7:00pm

Cost: $199 Register by 8/15 and receive a $50 discount! (US Veterans with DD124 ID proof provided, pay only $25)

No refunds will be given less than 5 business days before the start of he course (per our current refund policy).

For additional information, please contact Darlene Kanuk at 777-4022 or email her at kanukda@sunybroome.edu.

Take your ideas and successfully turn them into a simple, focused start-up plan for your small business. This program is designed to assist women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and dislocated workers in Broome, Chenango, Delaware and Tioga counties. You will be guided through the process of harnessing the myriad of small business ideas and thoughts, and focus upon building and executing your simple, focused start-up plan. .

GROWING SUCCESSFUL business is our goal for Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Tioga and Tompkins Counties with a solid road map - create your business plan today!

Classes are offered in person or on Zoom. You can choose! In person sessions meet at the Koffman Southern Tier Incubator, 3rd floor classroom. In person students must provide proof of their Covid vaccination.

Call the Continuing Education department at 607-778-5012 to register. A required email confirmation of payment receipt from CE allows your entrance into all program ZOOM sessions. Informational documents and the zoom link will be emailed to students after registration.

Days and Times:  Mondays and Thursdays, September 8 through November 17 (no class October 10),  6:00pm - 9:00pm 

Graduation on November 21, 5:45pm - 7:00pm

Cost: $199 Register by 8/15 and receive a $50 discount! (US Veterans with DD124 ID proof provided, pay only $25)

No refunds will be given less than 5 business days before the start of he course (per our current refund policy).

For additional information, please contact Darlene Kanuk at 777-4022 or email her at kanukda@sunybroome.edu.

Tired of working for someone else? Do you need to make more money? Turn your talents and hobbies into profits by starting a home business. Taught by a Chamber of Commerce Past President and award-winning business owner, this is probably the most comprehensive business start-up workshop you will ever find.

You will discover:

• More than 250 legitimate home business ideas
• Mandatory legal documentation
• Many ways to market your product/service
• How to take tax deductions (this workshop included!)

Informative handouts for future use are included in the class fee. The instructor, LeeAnne Krusemark, is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Now, more than ever, organizations are struggling with finances...and many times, grants can help! Instructor Debra Morello has written and/or overseen over $30 million in grants in her career for non-profits, education, health care, and the corporate sector. This course provides you with the specific knowledge to put together a proposal and start “building your grant.” Bring an idea with you to build on throughout this workshop. In addition to covering components of a grant including needs assessment, action plan, budget and executive summary, learn which types of projects get funded and why. A variety of online resources will also be discussed.

If you can type, then you can make money at home using your computer.  You will discover how and where to find clients, 50 ways to advertise/market your services, effective home office equipment choices, and 100 ways to make money with a computer. (Participants must also attend EX112 “Explore 250 Legitimate Home-Based Business Ideas” for a clear understanding of this endeavor.) There really is a need for your services, so learn to be your own boss, set your own hours, and make more money. Informative handouts for future use are included in the class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.