Rochester Small Business Resources
Starting and running a small business requires resources. There are businesses, government groups, and nonprofits ready to help you.
We’ve compiled a list of Rochester small business resources and created tools and guides to help you operate a successful business in New York.
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Local Resources for Small Business in Rochester
Using local resources can make a big difference. Here are some of the best local resources for small businesses in Rochester.
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NextCorps
Overview
NextCorps is a nonprofit organization dedicated to furthering entrepreneurship in the finger lakes region of New York. This multifaceted organization has several distinct organizations that offer different forms of assistance. Specifically, NextCorps offers incubators, pitch competitions, manufacturing assistance, and an accelerator. Whatever your business venture is, chances are NextCorps offers a program that can help.
Restrictions
Specific programs have different restrictions.
Contact Information
Office Address:
260 East Main Street
Suite 6000
Rochester, NY 14604
Phone Number: 585-214-2400
Email: info@htr.org
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TRUiC Business Resources
Center for Urban Entrepreneurship
Overview
The CUE is operated by the Rochester Institute of Technology and offers several educational assistance programs geared towards entrepreneurs at different stages of the process. Some programs are multi-week courses that build specific skill sets, whereas workshops are day long events offering training on specific programs or business skills.
Contact Information
Office Address:
40 Franklin St.
Rochester, NY 14604
Phone Number: 585-475-6092
Email: cue@saunders.rit.edu
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Rochester Public Library
Overview
The Rochester and Monroe counties library system offers many free services that can be useful to someone starting a business. They host frequent events and classes on technology and business topics, most of which are free to the public. They have dedicated, recurring workshops on basic computer skills like word processing and internet use. Study and conference rooms are available for use on a first come, first served basis.
Restrictions
A library card may be required to access certain services.
Contact Information
Office Address:
115 South Avenue
Rochester, NY 14604
Phone Number: 585-428-8130
Email: business.insight@libraryweb.org
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The Commissary
Overview
The Commissary is a collaborative kitchen slated for a mid-2018 grand opening. They offer a fully equipped commercial kitchen and classes that help entrepreneurs through the permitting and regulations pertaining to food businesses.
Contact Information
Phone Number: 585-263-6954
Email: info@rochestercommissary.org
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