WE BUILD COMMUNITIES

America’s SBDCs help make the dream of small business ownership a reality for more Americans — creating jobs and opportunities that build communities throughout the nation.

See how the New York SBDC has served its communities.

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Black River Valley Natural, Owners, Bethany & James Munn

Black River Valley Natural is an artisanal creamery that processes fluid milk, cheese, yogurt and butter with cream & milk from North Country dairy farms. The Munns also operate the North Star Food Hub, from which consumers can order and purchase foods from local farms & food producers.

UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

Alexis McSween, Founder, Bottomline Construction & Development

BLCD is a fully licensed & insured firm that does construction projects in design, renovations, structural work, carpentry, partitions, plumbing, and electrical work throughout the five boroughs of NYC. SBDC assisted with sales, marketing & branding.

MILLENNIALS + GEN-Z

I am incredibly thankful for the mentorship and continued guidance I have received through the years. I would like to especially thank my mentors at the Mohawk Valley SBDC, Roxanne Mutchler and Paul Arvantides.

Francesca Orsomarso, Owner, FMN Creative

TECH DEVELOPMENT

Quadrant Biosciences, Founder, Richard Uhlig

Quadrant Biosciences was founded by Richard Uhlig after his son got a concussion playing hockey. As his company grew, he partnered with SUNY Upstate Medical University to develop epigenetic tests for concussion, autism & Parkinson's disease. The Binghamton SBDC helped him with marketing diagnostic tests, filing grant applications and lender introductions. The company has received $5 million in grant awards & $33 million in private funding. Recently FDA approved his saliva test for Covid.

VETERANS

Richard Rattan, Founder & Owner, Safe Health Educators

After leaving the Air Force, Rattan served as an ER nurse, volunteer fireman on Long Island, fire captain for the United Nations, and then, while working as a paramedic for Northwell, he launched Safe Health Educators. Its services are for healthcare professionals who need to maintain their required certifications. As an American Heart Association-approved center, his offerings include Basic Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support and other courses.

WOMEN- OWNED

Our agency works with a variety of nonprofits and small businesses and SBDC is an amazing resource for Staten Island businesses. With new employee laws, certifications and available bids, it's important to have SBDC with you every step of the way.

Jaclyn Tacoronte, Owner, JMT Media