In addition to helping businesses of all sizes with financing, expansion, and retention services, CEDC has compiled a comprehensive list of resources for entrepreneur and startup companies to help grow from the early stages to a mature company.

In addition to the information found here, visit CEDC’s Financial Incentive, Business Expansion and Retention, Strategic Advantages, Helpful Links, and Demographics pages for more valuable information.

Business Planning

Undergoing a thorough planning process is essential to the long-term success of any business. Linked below are valuable resources and templates for entrepreneurs working on their business plans. As always, CEDC is here to help!
The United States Small Business Administration has an excellent guide on how to write your business plan. It provides instructions on each section typically in a business plan, including:

• Executive Summary
• Company Description
• Market Analysis
• Organization & Management
• Service or Product Line
• Marketing and Sales
• Funding Request
• Financial Projections

Other valuable resources for business planning include:

http://www.bplans.com/
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/plan/write-your-business-plan-template

Business and Government Resources

CEDC can assist your business with opportunities and challenges when growing. In addition, there are a wealth of resources available that can also provide valuable information and services. Some of them include:

Advanced Institute for Manufacturing (AIM)
Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS)
Capital Region Economic Development Council (CREDC)
Center for Economic Growth  (CEG)
Columbia County Chamber of Commerce (CCCC)
Columbia County Planning
Columbia County Tourism
Columbia Greene Board of Realtors, Inc. (CGBR)
Columbia Greene Community College (CGCC)
Columbia-Greene Workforce NY
Columbia Land Conservancy  (CLC)
Cornell Cooperative Extension Columbia & Greene Counties
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Empire State Development (ESD)
Hudson Development Corporation (HDC)
Hudson Valley AgriBusiness Development Corporation (HVADC)
International Economic Development Corporation (IEDC)
National Grid
New York Business Development Corporation (NYBDC)
New York State Economic Development Council (NYSEDC)
New York Small Business Development Center (NYSBDC)
Questar III BOCES
The Business Council of New York State (BCNYS)
Upstate Alliance for the Creative Economy (ACE)
U.S. Commercial Service
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
USDA Rural Development
Workforce Development Institute (WDI)