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PROGRAM
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ENTREPRENEURIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
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PROGRAM INFORMATION
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POPULATION SERVED:
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Adults
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SERVICES PROVIDED:
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Counseling, entry-level skills training, mentoring,
and business start-up
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ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY:
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Department of Economic Development
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ELIGIBLE SERVICE PROVIDERS:
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BOCES, SUNY and CUNY two-year institutions, and
community-based organizations
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
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State
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AUTHORIZATION:
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State Statute: Section 118, Economic Development Law
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DESCRIPTION:
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Funding for centers to assist minorities, women, dislocated
workers, and individuals with disabilities interested in starting up
businesses.
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PROGRAM DATA
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FISCAL YEAR:
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1996
(1996-97)
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1997
(1997-98)
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1998
(1998-99)
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1999
(1999-00)
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2000
(2000-01)
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APPROPRIATIONS($):
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2,000,000
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2,000,000
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1,000,000
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1,000,000
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1,300,000
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NUMBER ENROLLED:
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974
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2,163
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1,726
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1,528
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OUTCOME DATA:
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business start-ups 54%; businesses
expanded by (sales and employment) 62%
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business start-ups 24%; businesses
expanded by (sales) 49%
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business start-ups 30%; businesses
expanded by (sales) 50%
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business start-ups 26%; businesses
expanded by (sales) 46%
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CONTACT
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NAME/AGENCY:
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MARIA PADILLA-ORASEL, Department of Economic Development
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PHONE NUMBER:
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212-803-2410
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