North Central
Small Business Development Center

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What we do

We provide no-cost, confidential advisement to existing and aspiring entrepreneurs, whether they are just getting started of have been in business for generations.

Our customized advisement approach

Our case-management advisement program delivers customized one-to-one counseling that helps entrepreneurs determine the best approach to achieving their goals.

Accessibility

We can meet with clients virtually, over-the-phone, or in-person at one of our many locations.  

Upcoming Educational Experiences

April Fast Track to Small Business Training
March Fast Track to Small Business Training
Personal Credit: How It Impacts Your Ability to Launch & Grow a Small Business

NOTE: This event is virtual

Your personal credit does not just influence your financial life—it can directly affect your ability to start, fund, and expand a small business. In this workshop, participants will learn how lenders evaluate personal credit, why it plays such a significant role in business financing, and the steps you can take to strengthen your credit profile before applying for loans or launching a new venture.​


Date: April 28th, 2026
Time: 12pm - 1:30pm
Location: Virtual webinar

Five Key Takeaways:
  • Why Personal Credit Matters for New Small Businesses
  • Understanding Your Personal Credit Profile
  • Strategies to Improve Personal Credit Before Launching Your Business
  • Using Personal Credit to Access Start-Up Capital
  • Transitioning From Personal Credit to Business Credit

NOTE:  This event is HYBRID.



The Fast Track to Business Start-Up Workshop is an intensive Hybrid 20 hour workshop* that is offered IN-PERSON or VIRTUALLY over a 3 day period. This workshop will be facilitated by a Certified Small Business Advisor, Robert Griffin, and includes a variety of presenters who are all experts in different facets of small business start-up.​

Dates: April 7th, 9th, 14th
Time: 9am - 4:30pm each day
Location: Workforce Development Center, 248 Grant Avenue, Auburn, NY 13021. Room 13


Topics will include:

- Business Plan Development
- Legalities
- Accounting/Bookkeeping
- Marketing/Branding
- Social Media
- Financial Management
- Business Financing Options
- HR/Payroll
- Commercial Real Estate
- Risk Management



HYBRID means that the workshop offers both in-person and virtual attendance options.

*The Fast Track workshop also meets the requirements of the NYS SEAP (Self Employment Assistance Program) through the Department of Labor. Facilitated by Certified NY SBDC Business Advisor Robert Griffin




The Fast Track to Business Start-Up Workshop is an intensive HYBRID 20 hour workshop* that is offered IN-PERSON or VIRTUALLY over a 3 day period. This workshop will be facilitated by a Certified Small Business Advisor, Kellie Greene, and includes a variety of presenters who are all experts in different facets of small business start-up.​

Dates: March 10, 12, 17
Time: 9am - 4:30pm each day
Location: 121 East First Street, Oswego, NY 13126

Topics will include:

  • Business Plan Development
  • Legalities
  • Accounting/Bookkeeping
  • Marketing/Branding
  • Social Media
  • Financial Management
  • Business Financing Options
  • HR/Payroll
  • Commercial Real Estate

HYBRID means that the workshop offers both in-person and virtual attendance options.
*The Fast Track workshop also meets the requirements of the NYS SEAP (Self Employment Assistance Program) through the Department of Labor. Facilitated by Certified NY SBDC Business Advisor Kellie Greene

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Phone number: 315.498.6070
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North Central Small Business Development Center. Partnership Program with the SBA, administered by the State University of New York. Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. SBDC services are provided in a nondiscriminatory way to all legal residents and citizens in the US.

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