Services for Businesses in Northern NY

Programs for all phases of business

We can help you start or grow your small business. We are committed to connecting to our clients and working collaboratively for as long as it takes to cross each unique finish line.

We provide free business planning and technical assistance, classroom training and access to commercial loan funds.

AEDC...

Works with would-be business owners to develop formal business plans that provide a roadmap to success
Runs a comprehensive entrepreneurship-training course taught by certified instructors
Offers business loans for those looking to get started or to take their business to the next level
Provides one-on-one intensive counseling to entrepreneurs for their start-up or existing businesses, including minority or women-owned business (M/WBE) certification
Connects clients to loan funds for capital access
Offers a Financial Empowerment Program

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AEDC, with our partners, has made over 800 loans, totaling over $20 million dollars
Business loans made by AEDC over the last 10 years alone provided for 400 new jobs, 420 retained jobs and over $12 million in regional sales
Cumulative economic effect to the struggling local communities over the past three decades - including business revenue generated, sales taxes paid, payroll and payroll expenditures, and capital improvements - easily exceeds $110 million in today’s dollars

Our Services

Programs for all phases of business

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Are you a start-up or in the idea phase of your business?

Are you an existing business looking for technical assistance or access to capital?

Click below if you need to download a loan application.

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