Business Development Center

thru: Urban League of Rochester New York

• Assists minorities and women in launching and growing their businesses through classroom instruction, one-on-one technical assistance, and help with New York State Minority and/or Women-Owned Business Enterprise certification applications.

• Assist dislocated workers, individuals with disabilities, as well as aspiring small businesspersons in the start-up, development, and/or expansion of independent self-owned micro-enterprise ventures.

Language Access

Eligibility: Minority group members, women, dislocated workers, and individuals with a disability.

Application Process: Call, visit office, or visit website.

Required Documentation: For general assistance, none. Required documents for NYS Minority and/or Women-Owned Business Enterprise certification applications will vary.

Fees: Many programs are offered at no cost. Sliding scale fees payment plans, and financial assistance are available on an as-needed basis for services and workshops with fees.

Coverage Note: Monroe, Livingston, Ontario and Wayne Counties.

Languages: Spanish