| Name | Description | Website |
| Empire State Development/ Division of Small Business | Empire State Development’s Small Business Division supports the development and expansion of businesses with under 100 employees – directing a multitude of programs and initiatives supporting small business growth and helping entrepreneurs maximize opportunities for success. | esd.ny.gov/doing-business-ny |
| U.S. Small Business Administration | Links to your local small business administration office to keep up to date on when Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Programs become available. | Find out if your Business qualifies with this size standards tool: sba.gov/size-standards |
| NYS Business Council | The Business Council of New York State, Inc. is the primary advocacy group for business in NYS and has a host of one click links for various resources for businesses. | bcnys.org |
| Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) | SBDCs are a national network of nearly 1,000 centers that are located at leading universities, colleges, state economic development agencies and private partners. They provide counseling and training to new and existing businesses. Each state has a lead center that coordinates services specifically for that state. | americassbdc.org/about-us/ |
| Association of Women’s Business Centers (AWBC) | WBCs are a national network of more than 100 centers that offer one-on-one counseling, training, networking, workshops, technical assistance and mentoring to entrepreneurs on numerous business development topics. In addition to women, WBCs are mandated to serve the needs of underserved entrepreneurs, including low-income entrepreneurs. They often offer flexible hours to meet the needs of their diverse clientele. | awbc.org |
| Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) | SCORE provides free, confidential business advice through our volunteer network of 10,000+ business experts. You can meet with a mentor online. | score.org |
| Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) | MBDCs are a good option for minority-owned businesses (including those owned by Black, Hispanic, Asian American/Pacific Islander, and American Indian business owners), especially those seeking to penetrate new markets — domestic & global — and grow in size and scale. | mbda.gov |
| New York Small Business Development Center (NYSBDC) | The New York State SBDC offers free counseling to any New Yorker hoping to start or grow a small business. The SBDC also offers a host of programs designed for specific groups of entrepreneurs or focusing on particular business needs. | nysbdc.org/services.html |
| SBA Express Bridge Loans | Enables small businesses who currently have a business relationship with an SBA Express Lender to access up to $25,000 quickly. Eligibility:
| Program Description: sba.gov/funding-programs/loans |
| U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship | Provides diversified links to sources to help small businesses as well as press releases and policy updates to keep you informed and up to date on the newest developments. | sbc.senate.gov |
| Amherst Chamber of Commerce | It is the mission of the Amherst Chamber of Commerce to nurture a strong economic environment in Western NY, while providing members the tools to ensure their success. | amherst.org |
| Erie County Chamber of Commerce | It is the mission of the Erie County Chamber of Commerce to support the success of their members and lead in economic development in collaboration with the communities they serve. | eriecountychamber.com |
