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Eligible small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Schuyler County may now apply for U.S. Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loans related to excessive rain that occurred between April 1, 2025 and July 15, 2025. The SBA declaration covers Schuyler County under New York Declaration 21562 / Disaster NY-20033. The filing deadline is December 21, 2026. What the loans are for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans, often called EIDLs, are working capi

Last month’s Schuypreneur Boot Camp on writing business plans sparked strong discussion and practical questions from attendees. One clear request emerged: a follow-up session where participants could bring their draft plans and work on them together. So, in May, we’re doing exactly that. The May Schuypreneur Boot Camp will be a hands-on Business Plan Workshop led by Brad Treat, Program Director with the Southern Tier Startup Alliance. This session is designed to help entrepre

Before you apply for financing, meet with a bank, or pursue grants, you need a business plan — but not just for funding. A business plan is how you think through what you’re building, who your customers are, what it will cost, and whether your idea makes sense. It helps you make decisions before you invest time and money, and it gives you a clearer way to explain your business to others. At the April Schuypreneur Boot Camp , we’ll focus on building and refining business plans