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2023 Labor & Employment Law Updates
2023 Labor & Employment Law Updates
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NYS Whistleblower Law Amendments
Using Hobbies and Interests to Support Your Local Community
Work For A-ll How Individuals with Disabilities Can Strengthen Your Workforce
How a Financial Institution Looks at Loan Requests
Your Secret Weapon in the War Against Cybercrime
Getting a Leg Up on Your Business Start Up
Workforce Trends Shaping 2022 – How You Can Prepare
Developing an E-Commerce Platform
Communicating in a Time of Crisis
Sexual Harassment Training Update
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion In The Workplace
Unemployment Fraud & Cyber Security Webinar Handout
NYS New Guidance on Larger Events: What Operators Need to Know
Breath-Body-Mind for Stress Relief in Troubled Times
Take Command of your Online Reputation
New York State Paid Sick Leave Proposed Regulations
New York State Paid Sick Leave Guidance Update
Employment Trends: What to Watch and How to Adjust
New York State Paid Sick Leave Law
Business Resources
How to Start a Business in Elmira NY
If you are starting a business in Elmira NY it can be an exciting endeavor. Although, such a journey will require a custom strategy and detailed planning. Anyone who’s done it themselves will tell you starting a business isn’t easy. Aside from the extraordinarily lucky, it is one of the most daunting and difficult experiences you will encounter in your lifetime. As such, we’ve compiled a list of tips to guide you on how to start a business in Elmira NY.
Elmira NY Business Startup Checklist Overview:
- Create a Business Plan
- Determine Legal Structure and Legal Formation
- Obtain an EIN Number
- Register for State Taxes and a State Tax ID
- Apply for Local Business Licenses and Permits
- Open a Business Bank Account
- Set Up Accounting
- Obtain Insurance
- Hire Employees
U.S Small Business Administration
Created in 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to help small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. SBA is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small business and provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise as the nation’s only go-to resource and voice for small businesses.
Phone: (607) 734-8130 Email: answerdesk@sba.gov
IncubatorWorks
The Southern Tier of New York offers an impressive array of business and scientific resources. From technology-specific research and development applications to business, finance, and administration assistance, our staff works with local industry, academia, and regional economic development agencies to create partnerships that provide opportunities and advantages to IncubatorWorks members.
Phone: (607) 962-6387 Email: info@incworks.org
Southern Tier Economic Growth
As a private, not-for-profit organization, STEG fosters prosperity and vitality in Chemung County through the planning, promotion and implementation of economic development programs. Our board of directors has over 65 members, over 75 percent are private business people working side-by-side with chief elected officials and education and community leaders to help create and retain jobs, sustaining a strong economy.
Phone: (607) 733-6513
REDEC
EDEC/RRC is the Southern Tier’s primary revolving loan fund, providing financial and technical assistance for start-up and expanding businesses located in Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, and Tioga Counties.
REDEC/RRC is an important and vital contributor to the economic health of our region, by participating in projects that will have a positive impact on employment and broaden our communities’ tax base. We have developed strong working relationships with the private financial institutions, economic development organizations, counties and chambers of commerce. Equally important are the dedicated volunteer board of directors and the local business community.
Phone: (607) 962-3021 Email: Info@redec.us
