| Governor's Office of Regulatory Reform (GORR) - Permit Assistance Team (Website: www.state.ny.us/governor and www.nys-permits.org ) N.Y.S. Governor's Office Permit Assistance Phone: (518) 473-8197 or toll-free (800) 342-3464 Eligibility: Business & Industry Services available: To assist and encourage economic development and job growth by providing comprehensive permit information and direct assistance to those individuals and businesses seeking state government licenses, permits and approvals. |
| A GREAT START - H1B Grant
Through "A Great Start", employers can receive a wage subsidy of $5 per hour for up to 280 hours a new employee works, if that employee is a recent college graduate. This subsidy is limited to new employees in the technology or healthcare sectors or new teachers in the field of science, technology and math. The job must pay a minimum of $10 per hour and be permanent, full-time positions. The maximum an employer can receive is $1,550.00, which covers FICA, etc. The employer must match this sum. "A Great Start" helps employers tap into the great talents of our local college graduates, while helping to pay their wages during the initial period of employment, when training may be necessary. Contact one of the following: CDO Workforce Center Phone: (607) 334-1405 19 Eaton Avenue, Norwich, NY 13815 Chenango County Office of Employment & Training Toll Free: (877) 698-6425 5 West Main Street, Norwich, NY 13815; Phone: (607) 337-9400 Delaware County Office of Employment and Training Toll Free: (800) 638-6136 Delhi: 97 Main Street, Suite 4; Delhi, NY 13753; Phone: (607) 746-7477 Sidney: 21 Liberty Street, 2nd Floor, Room 221; Sidney, NY 13838; Phone: (607) 561-7550 Otsego County Office of Employment & Training Toll Free: (800) 244-5779 12 Dietz Street, Oneonta, NY 13820; Phone: (607) 432-3742 |
| The Hartwick College Telecenter (Website: www.hartwick.edu/telecenter ) (In Cooperation with Otsego County Chamber & Wilber National Bank) The Hartwick College Telecenter, 254 Main Street, Oneonta, NY 13820 Phone: (607) 431-6000 Eligibility: Serving Greater Chenango, Delaware, Otsego County Area Services offered to job seekers: Software and computer training, MOUS Certification testing Services offered to business and industry: Software and computer training, room rentals for meetings and classes, and also small business incubator spaces. |
| Job Opportunities & Basic Skills/Welfare to Work Program
Department of Social Services Phone: (607) 746-2325 Eligibility: Temporary assistance for needy families, safety net, food stamps. Services available: Support Services such as mileage, emergency utilities, housing, etc. |
| Literacy Volunteers of Chenango County - Opportunities for Chenango, Inc (Website: www.ofcinc.org/literacy and www.literacyvolunteer.org ) Opportunities for Chenango Inc., 44 W Main St., P.O. Box 470, Norwich, NY 13815 Email: lvaofcinc.org Phone: (607) 334-7114 Fax: (607) 336-6958 Hours: 8am-5pm (Mon.-Fri.) Eligibility: Chenango County Residents Services offered to job seekers: Free, confidential, one-on-one tutoring for adults Basic literacy and English as a Second Language instruction: reading, writing & math Computer Literacy Training, Workplace Literacy, Job Skills Training Services offered to business and industry: Literacy awareness and training Assessment and screening: Basic literacy, job skills and learning disabilities Workplace basic skills instruction (on- and off-site), Computer Literacy Training |
| Micro Enterprise Program Accessing Funds listed below:
Delaware County Industrial Development Agency Phone: (607) 746-8595 97 Main St, Ste 1, Delhi, NY 13753 (Website: www.co.delaware.ny.us ) Delaware County Office of Employment and Training (OET) Phone: (800) 638-6136 Delhi: 97 Main St, Suite 4, Delhi, NY 13753 - (607) 746-7477 - Fax (607) 746-7106 Sidney: 21 Liberty St, 2nd Fl, Sidney, NY 13838 - (607) 561-7550 - Fax (607) 563-9612 Delaware County Business Resource Room Phone: (607) 561-2650 9 River Street, Sidney, NY 13838 (Website: www.delawarecountybrc.com ) Delhi College Center for Business & Industry Relations Phone: (800) 96-DELHI State University of New York at Delhi, NY 13753 (Website: www.delhi.edu ) SUNY Morrisville Entrepreneurial Center Phone: (800) 258-0111 State University of New York at Morrisville, NY 13408 (Website: www.morrisville.edu ) Eligibility: U.S. Housing & Urban Development Eligible Services Available: Formal Training for Existing and Start-up Business, and One-on-One Counseling |
| The Minorities and Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) (Website: www.mwbe.com )
MWBE - 113 Court St, Binghamton, NY 13901 Phone Number: (607) 724-2118 Eligibility: Minorities and Women Business Owners Services available: Entrepreneurial Training; Start-Up Counseling; Marketing and Loan Package Development; Certification Application Assistance, Fax/Copying Services and Business Workshops. |
| New York Business Development Corporation (Website: www.banking.state.ny.us )
New York Business Development Corporation Phone: (518) 463-2268 Eligibility: Small & medium-sized businesses, with emphasis on minority & women-owned. Services available: Lends to small businesses with emphasis on Community Revitalization Act compliance & assists with some start-ups. Funding and loan referrals to 129 member banks. |
| NY SMART 100 Grant (RFA #14K)
New York State manufacturing firms that employ 100 or more workers may apply for worker training grants of up to $200,000 to train employees directly engaged in the manufacturing process. The training will be supported by state-level funds under the federal Workforce Investment Act, administered by the State Department of Labor. Please note that funds from this grant may only be used to train workers who are directly engaged in the manufacturing process. Deadline for applying for this grant is May 12, 2004. For more information please visit the Workforce New York web site at www.workforcenewyork.org or contact one of the following: CDO Workforce Center Phone: (607) 334-1405 19 Eaton Avenue, Norwich, NY 13815 Chenango County Office of Employment & Training Toll Free: (877) 698-6425 5 West Main Street, Norwich, NY 13815; Phone: (607) 337-9400 Delaware County Office of Employment and Training Toll Free: (800) 638-6136 Delhi: 97 Main Street, Suite 4; Delhi, NY 13753; Phone: (607) 746-7477 Sidney: 21 Liberty Street, 2nd Floor, Room 221; Sidney, NY 13838; Phone: (607) 561-7550 Otsego County Office of Employment & Training Toll Free: (800) 244-5779 12 Dietz Street, Oneonta, NY 13820; Phone: (607) 432-3742 |
| NY SMART Grant (RFA #17K)
New York State manufacturing firms employing fewer than 100 workers can apply for SMART (Skilled Manufacturing Resource Training) grants of up to $50,000 to train workers in process improvement and/or productivity techniques. Funds may be used for on- or off-site training in process improvement efforts such as lean manufacturing or Six Sigma, necessary books and manuals. The training will be supported by state-level funds under the federal Workforce Investment Act, administered by the State Department of Labor. Deadline for applying for this grant is June 30, 2005. For more information please visit the Workforce New York web site at www.workforcenewyork.org or contact one of the following: CDO Workforce Center Phone: (607) 334-1405 19 Eaton Avenue, Norwich, NY 13815 Chenango County Office of Employment & Training Toll Free: (877) 698-6425 5 West Main Street, Norwich, NY 13815; Phone: (607) 337-9400 Delaware County Office of Employment and Training Toll Free: (800) 638-6136 Delhi: 97 Main Street, Suite 4; Delhi, NY 13753; Phone: (607) 746-7477 Sidney: 21 Liberty Street, 2nd Floor, Room 221; Sidney, NY 13838; Phone: (607) 561-7550 Otsego County Office of Employment & Training Toll Free: (800) 244-5779 12 Dietz Street, Oneonta, NY 13820; Phone: (607) 432-3742 |
| New York State Banking Department Community Affairs Unit (Website: www.banking.state.ny.us )
New York State Banking Dept. Community Affairs Unit Phone: (212) 618-7106 Eligibility: Small Businesses; Entrepreneurs Services available: Technical assistance to access credit for businesses via partnering and packaging. Website contains a directory of small business financing programs. |
| New York State Banking Department of Agriculture & Markets (Website: www.agmkt.state.ny.us ) (Division of Agricultural Protection & Development Services Public Affairs Office) Agriculture Protection & Development Phone: (518) 457-7076 Development Services Public Affairs Office Phone: (518) 457-3136 Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE) (Website: www.uvm.edu/~nesare/FGinfo.html ) Eligibility: Farms & Agribusiness Services available: Tax exemptions for farmers: production, marketing and export assistance. Public Affairs office publishes list of Agricultural Organizations representing farm businesses. The Northeast Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program (SARE) encourages farmers in the northeast who want to explore innovative sustainable practices on their farms to apply for this grant. The Farmer/Grower Grant program allows farmers and growers to conduct experiments, try new approaches, and test emerging ideas about agricultural sustainability. The emphasis is on new ideas that advance good stewardship, improve farm profitability, and strengthen rural communities. The average grant last year was $4,150, and the cap on 2002 grants will be $10,000 Grant applications must be postmarked on or before December 3, 2001. |
| New York State Department of Economic Development/Empire State Development Corporation Regional Department of Economic Development Office (Website: www.empire.state.ny.us ) Southern Tier Regional Economic Development Office Phone: (607) 721-8605 Eligibility: Projects facilitating job retention/creation Services available: Helps firms meet location, expansion, modernization, marketing and training needs. One-stop access to state business services. Cooperative packaging of assistance programs. Loans, loan guarantees, and grants. Technical assistance via publications, workshops, & site visits. |
| New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation/DEC Wood Utilization & Marketing Program Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) (Website: www.nysefc.org ) EFC Techinical Advisory Service - Clean Air Small Business Assistance - Industrial Finance Program Region 4 Headquarters - Schenectady Phone: (518) 357-2234 Regional Forestry Headquarters - Stamford Phone: (607) 652-7364 Environmental Facilities Corporation - EFC Phone: (800) 882-9721 Eligibility: Municipalities and businesses needing to prevent or remediate pollution, recycle waste, obtain waste-processing or water supply equipment and locate markets. Services available: Wood Utilization & Marketing Program for timer producers/harvesters, trade shows participation. Pollution prevention clearinghouse tech assistance/workshops. Waste and Wastewater management. Clean Air Act compliance. EFC: Industrial Finance Program-loans for resource recovery, waste disposal, sewage, and water supply. |
| New York State Department of Labor (DOL) (Website: www.labor.state.ny.us )
Delhi: 112 Main Street, Delhi, NY 13753 - (607) 746-6381 Norwich: 1 O'Hara Drive, Norwich, NY 13815 - (607) 334-2201 Oneonta: 12 Dietz Street, Oneonta, NY 13820 - (607) 432-4800 Sidney: 21 Liberty Street, Civic Center, Sidney, NY 13838 - (607) 561-2348 Eligibility: Employers Services available from the New York State Department of Labor Labor Market Information: DOL economists collect, develop, analyze and publish a wealth of information of key interest to employers including: the quantity/quality of the labor supply; labor costs; training and workforce preparation programs; industry trends; demographic characteristics; EEO information; occupational injuries/illnesses; and collective bargaining settlements. Apprenticeship Programs: DOL can help employers establish their own apprenticeship program, thus making a worthwhile investment in the future of their business and their employees. There are several advantages to operating an apprenticeship program, including guaranteeing a source of trained workers, less turnover, improved labor relations, public recognition and an improved bottom line. Some of the more than 330 apprenticeable trades in New York include; bricklayer, carpenter, electrician, fire fighter, plumber, stonemason, and roofer. Pre-OSHA On-Site Consultation: DOL staff will conduct, at no charge, health and safety inspections of employer premises, pointing out potential OSHA violations, These voluntary inspections may allow employers to take corrective action, thus avoiding Federal penalities. Interpretation of Labor Laws: Employers can be provided with information on state Labor Laws including minimum wage, hours of work, child labor, payment of wages and wage supplements, farm labor, and industrial homework. Knowledge of the provisions of these laws will assist employers with compliance and avoid penalties. |
| New York State Department of Labor (DOL) (Website: www.labor.state.ny.us ) Divsion of Employment Services (DOL) Email: usaars@labor.state.ny.us Delhi: 112 Main Street, Delhi, NY 13753 - (607) 746-6381 Norwich: 1 O'Hara Drive, Norwich, NY 13815 - (607) 334-2201 Oneonta: 12 Dietz Street, Oneonta, NY 13820 - (607) 432-4800 Sidney: 21 Liberty Street, Civic Center, Sidney, NY 13838 - (607) 561-2348 Eligibility: Employers (Websites: www.ajb.org and www.hightechNY.com ) Recruitment Services available from the New York State Department of Labor Local to nationwide recruitment services, comprehensive computerized labor exchange system, advertise positions at all levels from entry to professional, placement service matches qualified applicants with the appropriate job openings of local businesses, provides businesses with pre-screened qualified applicants, who have the education, training, and experience needed to do the job. Businesses can list confidential job openings by fax, phone or e-mail. Customized job fairs and special recruitment events with staff available to assist businesses in their hiring efforts, provides assistance in recruiting high tech employees through promoting high-tech job fairs and sponsoring the high tech web site. DOL works to save time and money by establishing on-going recruitment efforts and targeting labor pools. DOL's veterans program is committed to providing priority referral of employment opportunities to veterans. Reap the benefits of hiring hard working, disciplined job-ready veterans who bring valuable skills and experience in the latest technology to industry ready and businesses each day. DOL can link employers to apprenticeship programs, WIA funded training and OJT programs, and to job seekers completing dislocated worker and displaced homemaker training programs, thus ensuring a well-trained, qualified workforce. The Work opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program provides up to $2,400 in Federal tax credits to encourage employers to hire job seekers with barriers to employment from eight targeted groups. Individuals who are: receiving Federal public assistance or food stamp benefits, SSI, vocational rehabilitation services, disabled veterans or veterans receiving food stamp benefits, and ex-felons, are eligible to earn WOTC tax credits for their employers. Human Resource Consultants: These technically proficient advisors assist employers with performance evaluations, solving personnel issues, developing and classifying job descriptions, writing or revising employee handbooks, establishing employee orientation standards, assisting with absenteeism and turnover studies, and reviewing individual employer personnel policies and problems. Services available: Job Descriptions, Performance Evaluations, Job Restructuring, Turnover Analysis, Employee Handbook, Personnel Policy, Employee Orientation Procedure, Occupational Classification, Employer Workshops, and Interview Techniques. |
| New York State Department of Labor (DOL) (Website: www.labor.state.ny.us ) Unemployment Insurance Division (DOL) General Information Line: (888) 209-8124 and Tax Service Infoline: (518) 484-8589 Eligibility: Employers Services available: Offers businesses with assistance and advise concerning unemployment insurance issues, General information is available for businesses concerning claims, benefit charges, and other related matters. Learn ways to minimize your rating. There are voluntary contributions that employers can make to keep their UI tax impact as low as possible. You can contact the Employer Account Adjustment Section to obtain a worksheet to calculate the possible savings. |
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