Business Planning Education

The Business and Community Development Services Division is a certified Entrepreneurial Assistance Program (EAP) Center and offers a State University of New York (SUNY) approved business development curriculum, which includes business development and management assistance for all stages of business ownership from the feasibility study through start-up and expansion.



Community-wide seminars are offered to learn the key components of business development. Topics addressed at these seminars include:

  • Developing a Business Plan
  • Product/Service Marketing
  • Competition
  • Choosing a Location
  • Insurance Issues
  • Financial Projections
  • Legal Issues
  • Taxes - State and Federal
  • Finding Financing
  • Record Keeping
  • Technical Assistance

The Entrepreneurial Assistance Program serves Allegany, Cattaraugus, Steuben, and Wyoming Counties. The Allegany Business Center is located at the Crossroads Commerce Center in Belmont, NY.

For more information, please visit Allegany Business Center

To speak with a program representative or to set up an appointment, please contact:

Michael Miller, Business and Loan Counselor
Crossroads Conference Center
6087 State Route 19N, Suite 160
Belmont, NY 14813
(585) 268-5410, Ext. 1712
Email Michael Miller


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