benefits and incentives of a downtown location

 

315.268.3778 x24  Phone
info@clarksonbuildings.com   Email

Damon Hall
Clarkson University's downtown campus business center

Incentives & Assistance

Whether your business start-up requires the perfect location, start-up or expansion financing, technical support or help moving your project through the local zoning approval process, we have the right resources for you to build your business in Potsdam.

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Potsdam features an exceptional variety of retail, commercial, light industry, technology, healthcare and professional offices. It's even easier to become a part of the thriving business community as a result of the programs and services offered through our local, regional and State business development partners.

Potsdam Planning & Development

The Potsdam Planning and Development Office is a nimble and responsive local development organization that merges local planning and zoning as well as economic development in a one-stop shop. Contact them to learn more about economic development programs that address your specific business needs, for assistance with zoning or technical assistance establishing your business. [click here to visit Potsdam Planning & Development's website]

 

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Empire State Development Programs

Empire State Development provides a variety of assistance aimed at helping businesses; whether you are an international company looking to make a move or a small business owner wanting to access capital – ESD is there to help.  

ESD offers loans, grants and tax credits, as well as other financing and technical assistance, to support businesses and encourage their growth within New York State.  

Through the New York State Consolidated Funding Application (CFA), a single application for multiple sources of state funding, New York State is soliciting requests for funding in order to grow the economy of the North Country region.

The following programs are available through the CFA:https://apps.cio.ny.gov/apps/cfa/contractReporter.cfm#DirectAssistance

State Small Business Credit Initiative

In early 2011, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation that established the use of State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) funds for three economic development programs.

These programs will enable small businesses to leverage new capital and credit to help them create private sector jobs.

The SSBCI is part of President Obama’s Small Business Jobs Act of 2010, which supports state-level small business credit programs.  New York’s access to $55.4 million in SSBCI funds is expected to generate over $554 million in new private capital for small businesses.

 

Other Loans and Grants Programs:
Community Development Financial Institution Assistance Program (CDFI)

Economic Development Fund     

Entrepreneurial Assistance Program (EAP)

Entrepreneurial Assistance Center serving Potsdam: Adirondack Economic Development Corporation

Global Market Export Services (GEMS)

Healthy Food & Healthy Communities Fund

Industrial Effectiveness Program (IEP)

Job Development Authority (JDA) Direct Loan Program

JOBS Now 

Manufacturing Assistance Program (MAP)

Minority and Women-owned Business Lending (MWBDL) Program 

Minority and Women Revolving Loan Trust Fund Program

Regional Revolving Loan Trust Fund (RRLTF)

Funds for this program are available through the North Country Alliance

Small Business Revolving Loan Fund

Transportation Capital Assistance Program    

Urban and Community Development Program (UCDP)   


Tax Credits:

Brownfield Cleanup Program

New Markets Tax Credits

New York State Film Production Credit

New York State Post Production Credit

Other Tax Credits & Incentives


Other Financing and Technical Assistance

The Bonding Guarantee Assistance Program

The Capital Access Program

Environmental Assistance

Export Marketing Assistance Service (EMAS)

Linked Deposit Program (LDP)

Procurement Assistance Program

For a current list of available programs through ESD, click here.

 

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Economic Development Assistance

A number of local, county, regional and State programs are available to help your new or expanding business with technical assistance and funding needs. Some of the programs available include:

  • The St. Lawrence County Office of Economic Development administers a variety of employment and training programs under the Job Training Partnership Act. For information, phone 315.386.3276 or visit them at www.slconestop.com.
  • The county's Industrial Development Agency (IDA) administers a county-wide revolving loan fund limited to manufacturing firms. The IDA also works with the Office of Economic Development to assist firms in preparing and submitting loan applications to appropriate government agencies and banks. And, the IDA works on behalf of investors to obtain tax abatements and other business incentives. For details, contact them at 315.379.2283 or visit their website at www.slcida.com.

For details on these and other programs available to you, contact:

Potsdam Office of Planning and Development
Civic Center, Park Street
Potsdam, NY  13676
phone: 315-265-1670
email: fhanss@vi.potsdam.ny.us

Empire State Development
North Country Regional Office
401 West Bay Plaza
Plattsburgh, NY  12901
phone: 518-561-5642
email:
nys-northcountry@empire.state.ny.us

CITEC, Inc.

Manufacturing Extension Partnership & Regional Technology Development Center
PO Box 8561 Clarkson University
Potsdam, New York  13699-8561
phone: 315-268-3778 x24
email: solutions@citec.org

 

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Start Up Assistance

The mission of the Shipley Center at Clarkson University is to accelerate the commercialization of innovations into the marketplace, to foster and accelerate the exchange of ideas between the various schools on campus and industry and to prepare and educate the faculty and students for the 21st century entrepreneurial workplace.

The Shipley Center provides help to the innovator along the complex process of commercialization through various mechanisms, including:

  • Patent preparation
  • Business plan preparation
  • Market research and identification of potential customers
  • Seed funding
  • Link to private, state and federal funding sources
  • Exposure to alumni with relevant expertise
  • Exposure to potential investors
  • Partnering with related businesses 
  • Regulatory issues

For details on the services available to Start Up businesses, especially if you are considering a location in the Clarkson Small Business Incubator, visit or contact The Shipley Center to learn more:

Visit them in the Bertrand H. Snell Hall, Rm 324A

Phone: 315 268 7610

Email: ShipleyCenter@Clarkson.edu

Write to:

The Shipley Center
Attn: Robyn Seifert
Clarkson University Bertrand H. Snell Hall
P.O.Box 5790
Potsdam, NY 13699

 

Located in the downtown campus for more than 20 years, CITEC provides assistance to businesses through a team of expert consultants that have led companies, overseen finances, driven marketing programs, set up production lines, commercialized new products and established a network of resources that spans the region, the State and the nation.

To learn more about the services CITEC provides to help businesses grow, visit their website or contact them today:

CITEC, Inc.

Manufacturing Extension Partnership & Regional Technology Development Center
PO Box 8561 Clarkson University
Potsdam, New York  13699-8561
phone: 315-268-3778 x24
email: solutions@citec.org