Resources for Your BusinessThe following is a list of Resources. The first group consists of governmental or non-profit agencies who provide services or assistance to women entrepreneurs. For a list of procurement personnel responsible for purchasing goods or services for their organizations select Procurement from the side menu or select the procurement button: Association of Contingency PlannersContact: Patti Bloom | 516-777-0274 | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it The Long Island Chapter of the Association of Contingency Planners (http://acp-li.org/) was created May 2009. Our mission as the premier organization for Business Continuity is to provide a forum through education to foster, advance and master the practice of business continuity across all industries. ACP-LI holds monthly meetings (second Friday of every month) where Subject Matter Experts address hot topics affecting business operations, regulatory compliance, disaster recovery and more, to ensure a business will remain resilient in the face of adversity. Business and Professional Women Through regular meetings, BPW has continuing programs addressing the needs of working women, health issues, planning retirement, financial planning, technology, etc. Community Development Corp. of L.I.
Contact: Susan Petrosino-Reid | 631-471-1215 x111 | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Access to practical training and technical assistance for small businesses is critical to their survival on Long Island. Empire State Development Corp. Contact: Aida Reyes-Kuehn | 631-435-0717 | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it You will find information related to the certification process, resources for technical assistance, access to capital, contract opportunities, MWBE Events, and an improved vendor registry search tool to help you find New York State certified MWBEs. Long Island Development Corp. Contact: Roslyn Goldmacher | 866-433-5432 | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it LIDC is a nonprofit economic development organization providing low cost loans, free technical assistance and seminars to entrepreneurs in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Loans include: micro loans up to $10,000 to start up & existing businesses; loans to targeted industries under NYS Targeted Loan Fund up to $250,000. Miller Business Resource Center Contact: Elizabeth Malafi | 631-585-9393 x 296 | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Whether you’re big or small, the key to effective management, sustained growth, and healthy profit margins is having the right resources at your fingertips. That’s what the Miller Business Resource Center is all about. Our expert staff will help you find industry facts, consumer trends, and other valuable business intelligence, as well as connect you with prospects and colleagues through our popular programs and networking events. The Miller Center serves as a regional resource for businesses, independent entrepreneurs, not-for-profit organizations, and individuals. Located within the Middle Country Public Library, we offer access to extensive and specialized business resources as well as personalized business research and reference assistance. The goal of the Center is to support regional economic development by meeting the information needs of the business community, promoting a literate and job-ready workforce, and providing employment information and career exploration opportunities. The Center sponsors networking and training events and works in partnership with Long Island business support organizations to provide greater public access to the information and services they offer. Nat'l Assoc. of Women Business Owners Contact: Terri Boyle | 516-240-8058 | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it NAWBO has helped women grow their businesses by sharing resources and providing a single voice to shape economic and public policy. NAWBO is the only dues-based national organization representing the interests of all women entrepreneurs across all industries. NYS Dept of Labor Contact: Pamela Bedford | 516-934-8521 | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it They are responsible for a variety of programs, including Worker Protection, Unemployment Insurance, Employment Services, and Workforce Development. Small Business Dev. Center Farmingdale Contact: | 631-370-8889 | Helps entrepreneurs, businesses, and industry become more productive and profitable. By assisting new and existing small businesses, the SBDC contributes to the economic stability and growth of Long Island and New York State. Small Business Dev. Center Stony Brook Contact: Ann Garbarino, | 631-632-9140 | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it The Stony Brook SBDC offers a wide variety of services to small businesses on Long Island, including recognized expertise in assisting child care ventures, defense-dependent and technology-driven businesses, and those interested in self-employment opportunities. In addition to our Stony Brook office, we have outreach locations in Great River, Calverton, and Selden. From sea to sound, we serve Long Island's small business community. US Dept. of Labor Occupational Safety Health Administration Contact: Maureen Moynihan-Fradkin | 516-334-3344 | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it To assure safe and healthful working conditions for men and women. US Small Business Administration Contact: Barbara Whiting | 631-454-0750 x 225 | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Programs to help your business start, grow and succeed. Women President's Educational Org. Contact: Marsha Firestone | 212-688-4114 | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Women President's Educational Organization is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that acts as the regional partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). We are a coalition of corporations, regionally focused woman’s business organizations and certified women business owners. The Thypin Oltchick Institute for Women's Entrepreneurship @ FEGS Contact: Fabianne B. Wolff Gershon | 212-366-0033 | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . TOI, launched in May 2006 by an endowment to F·E·G·S recommends professional resources to women of all ages who want to become entrepreneurs and small business owners. The Institute is unique - it is a matchmaker for entrepreneurs, introducing them to the most reliable experts and services for their business needs in the Greater New York Area. The Institute continually adds to its expansive network of partners who create individually tailored business development strategies for its clients. The National Women's Business Council (NWBC) Contact: Emily Reynolds; Deputy Director of Communications & Outreach | 202-205-6829 | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it The National Women's Business Council is a bi-partisan federal advisory council created to serve as an independent source of advice and policy recommendations to the President, Congress, and the U.S. Small Business Administration on economic issues of importance to women business owners. The Council's mission is to promote bold initiatives, policies and programs designed to support women's business enterprises at all stages of development in the public and private sector marketplaces -- from start-up to success to significance. The Association of Women's Business Centers (AWBC) Contact: Pam Maus | 207.236.9753 | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it A national not for profit 501(c)(3) organization representing women business owners through a network of women's business centers. Founded in 1998, the AWBC supports entrepreneurial development among women as a way to achieve economic self-sufficiency, create wealth and participate in economic development through education, training, mentoring, business development and financing opportunities. Women's Business Resource Center (WBRC) Contact: Bella Gutierrez Jr. Business Counselor | 718-842-8888 | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Our mission is to assist women entrepreneurs as well as minority business owners through provision of financial and technical assistance services. We offer one-one-one counseling, monthly informational roundtables and entrepreneurial training courses. These services are offered both in English and Spanish. Our main objective is to close the technical assistance gap that limits the growth potential and job creation capacity of small to mid-sized companies. SCORE Contact: 888-433-3632 | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it SCORE "Counselors to America's Small Business" is a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). SCORE has 12 chapters on Long Island. Empire State Development Small Business Division
Contact: 800-782-8369 | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Empire State Development’s Division for Small Business is established in New York State Economic Development Law to represent the interests of small businesses and to support the development and expansion of small businesses with under 100 employees. The Division directs a wide array of programs and initiatives to support small businesses. Click link below to view Procurement Resources:
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