Government agencies and nonprofits that support Small Businesses
Mid-Hudson Small Business Development Center
SBDCs are America's nationwide network of Small Business Development Centers. Small Business Development Centers provide training and technical assistance to small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. You can make an appointment for counseling by calling (845) 802-9150 or using their online form
New Windsor Satellite Office
Empire State Development at Stewart Airport
33 Airport Center Drive New Windsor, NY 12553
845-802-9150
United States Small Business Administration
The United States Small Business Administration is an independent agency of the United States government that provides support to entrepreneurs and small businesses. The SBA assists American small businesses in four main areas: financing, business guides and education, federal contracting, and local assistance. Use Lender Match to find an SBA-backed loan for your business. Affected by a recent disaster in your area? Learn if you quality for an SBA disaster loan.
New York City - Main office
26 Federal Pl.,
Suite 3100 New York, NY 10278
212-264-4354
SCORE, the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, is dedicated to helping small businesses plan, launch, manage and grow. SCORE Orange offers free, confidential small business mentoring for startup and existing businesses. Find a mentor in the Hudson Valley who can help your business succeed.
Orange SCORE
101 Mine Road, c/o Greater Monroe Chamber of Commerce
Monroe, NY 10950
845-457-9700
Women's Enterprise Development Center (WEDC)
The Women’s Enterprise Development Center (WEDC) opens doors to business ownership for low-to-moderate income women and minorities in Westchester and the Hudson Valley. The WEDC provides a full range of programs and services, including Entrepreneur Growth Lab, workshops, individualized counseling, networking events, and assistance with MWBE certifications and loan applications
Women's Enterprise Development Center
3 Neptune Rd Suite A21,
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
845-363-6432
Veterans Business Outreach Centers
The Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC), hosted by the McNulty Veteran Business Center, assists aspiring veteran entrepreneurs and their loved ones seeking to start, purchase or grow their own small business. The VBOC provides targeted business training, counseling and mentoring to help clients develop as business owners.
McNulty Veteran Business Center
44 Dalliba Ave.,
Watervliet, NY 12189
518-326-6328
City of Newburgh Small Business Assistance
Learn more about the City of Newburgh's small business grant programs. For more information please contact the Planning and Development office at (845) 569-9400.
Library Resources for Future and Current Small Business Owners
- Reference Solutions (formerly ReferenceUSA) - Newburgh
A database of 12 million U.S. businesses and 120 million U.S. households. Customized business profiles are available.
Funded by the Newburgh Free Library.
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- Business Insights: Essentials (Gale) - Newburgh
Company profiles, company brand information, rankings, investment reports, company histories, chronologies, periodicals, and more.
Funded by the New York State Library NOVEL program.
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Small Business Boot Camp
Small Business Boot Camp is a series of courses offered at the Newburgh Free Library by the City of Newburgh and the SBA with help from the Mid-Hudson Small Business Development Center. Check out recordings of Small Business Boot Camp Classes from 2021 through present on our Youtube Channel.
Books for Entrepreneurs
How to Start Your Own Business by ISBN: 9780744027341Publication Date: 2021-02-09Discover everything you need to know to set up and run your own business successfully with this uniquely visual guide. Learn how to shape your ideas into a profitable venture, with step-by-step tips on everything from business plans to branding.
Legal Guide for Starting and Running a Small Business by ISBN: 9781413328608Provides instructions for completing the contracts required when forming a corporation, borrowing money, buying a business, leasing an office, hiring employees and selling goods.
The Small Business Start-Up Kit by ISBN: 9781413329438Want to start a business? Don’t know where to begin? The Small Business Start-Up Kit shows you how to set up a small business in your state and deal with state and local forms, fees, and regulations.
How to Write a Business Plan by ISBN: 9781413325454This book contains clear step-by-step instructions and forms to put together a convincing business plan with realistic financial projections, effective marketing strategies, and overall business goals.
The Women's Small Business Start-Up Kit by ISBN: 9781413327588This no-nonsense guide is an essential road map for any woman considering entrepreneurship. It's packed with how-to information and real-life examples that will help save significant time and money in getting a venture started.
The Art of Principled Entrepreneurship by ISBN: 9781637740699Publication Date: 2022-04-05"For any entrepreneur, manager, employee, or business student seeking to build people-centered businesses and teams, The Art of Principled Entrepreneurship is an insightful, practical guide to how businesses can be run to be both virtuous and profitable"
Startup Myths and Models by ISBN: 9780231194525Publication Date: 2020-06-02Riz Virk scrutinizes popular startup myths and provides crystal-clear startup models to guide entrepreneurs on their journey.
How I Built This by ISBN: 9780358216766Publication Date: 2020-09-15Based on the highly acclaimed NPR podcast, How I Built This with Guy Raz, this book offers priceless insights and inspiration from the world’s top entrepreneurs on how to start, launch, and build a successful venture.
