Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
The closest one for Rhinebeck
Address: 94 Mary’s Ave, Kingston, NY 12401
Phone: (845) 802-9150
Website: http://www.nyssbdc.org/centers/centers.aspx?centid=94
Email: “Bouchard, Myriam” <[email protected]>
Note: Myriam Bouchard is especially helpful: She sends out regular emails with update information and answers email and phone calls promptly.
Another SBDC in NY
Address: State University of New York, 10 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12246
Phone: 800-732-SBDC
http://www.nyssbdc.org/covid19response.html
SBDCs are a national network of nearly 1,000 centers that are located at leading universities, colleges, state economic development agencies and private partners. They provide counseling and training to new and existing businesses. Each state has a lead center that coordinates services specifically for that state, which you can find by clicking here. Learn more about SBDCs here.
Women’s Business Center (WBC)
WBC Webpage for Covid Support: https://www.awbc.org/page/SmallBusiness
Closest Local Office: BOC Women’s Business Center
Address: 1231 Lafayette Ave, Unit 2, Bronx, New York 10474-5367
Phone: 646-723 3339
Website: https://www.awbc.org/members/?id=62696840
This is one of 8 WBC offices in New York State. None are in Dutchess County or Albany.
WBCs are a national network of more than 100 centers that offer one-on-one counseling, training, networking, workshops, technical assistance and mentoring to entrepreneurs on numerous business development topics. In addition to women, WBCs are mandated to serve the needs of underserved entrepreneurs, including low-income entrepreneurs. They often offer flexible hours to meet the needs of their diverse clientele.
SCORE
SCORE Webpage for Covid Support: https://www.score.org/coronavirus
SCORE provides free, confidential business advice through a volunteer network of 10,000+ business experts. SCORE;s Coronavirus Small Business Resource Hub Will match you with an expert mentor who will provide personalized advice remotely.
Minority Business Development Agency’s Business Centers (MBDCs)
MBDCs are a good option for minority-owned businesses of all sizes (including those owned by Black, Hispanic, Asian American/Pacific Islander, and American Indian business owners). MBDC is also receiving funding to hire staff and provide programming to help their clients respond to the Covid-19 Crisis.