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SBDC outlines local small-business advising and calls for a consolidated online resource

Steuben County meeting · July 1, 2026
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Lee McMahon of the Southern Tier Small Business Development Center reported SBDC activity in Steuben County (112 clients last year; 65 so far this year) and recommended consolidating local resources into a single website to improve outreach and reduce duplication among partners.

Lee McMahon, regional director of the Southern Tier Small Business Development Center (hosted by Binghamton University), described free, confidential advising available to entrepreneurs and small businesses across the 12-county Southern Tier. He said SBDC worked with about 112 Steuben County clients last year and 65 so far this year, reporting roughly $170,000 of investment in the county this year and about $434,000 last year.

County presenters proposed creating a consolidated online portal that links existing resources (IncubatorWorks, Cornell Cooperative Extension, REDC, SBDC) so entrepreneurs can find assistance without duplication. Members discussed 'no wrong door' navigation and using the portal to surface training, grant and paperwork guidance; Lee said the SBDC can provide guides and limited one-on-one help but does not provide direct funding.

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