Resource Links Database

1. Local
2. State
3. National
4. Counties around the region
5. Small business smarts
6. Scoping out the competition
7. Directory of Venture Capital Funding Sources
8. The B.C. Plan
9. Patent, Trademark and Copyright Information

• Export Workshop Survey September 2010
  https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dEUyQVdqVlRia2QydmNjc241elQ3YVE6MA#gid=0
  
  

1. Local

• Ahearn Business Resource Center
  www.bclibrary.info/ahearn.html
  

  The Ahearn Business Resource Center is a new addition to the Broome County Public Library. It serves as a clearinghouse of information for business students, employment seekers  and small business entrepreneurs. The late J. Donald Ahearn, a Binghamton industrialist and businessman, a founder of the prestigious Universal Instruments Corporation and a strong supporter of the Binghamton Community, has bequeathed a generous amount of money to establish and finance this business resource center as a tool to foster the growth and development of small business in this community.

  
  
• BCC Resource Menu
  www.sunybroome.edu/~commed/
  

  This Web page offers “quick links” below to two key services for business:

  
  
• BCC Resource Menu - Corporate Services
  www.sunybroome.edu/%7Ecommed/corporateservice.html
  

  As the need expands for updated skills and training, BCC’s Corporate Training and Education has stayed current with trends by offering innovative credit and non-credit corporate programs. Offering more than 100 customized training programs each year, Corporate Training and Education is committed to the economic development of the region helping companies to continuously improve.

  
  
• BCC Resource Menu - ExCel Program
  web.sunybroome.edu/excel/
  

  ExCEL is a resource center for entrepreneurial and established businesses in and around Broome County that draws upon the resources of BCC to provide leadership and direction to Southern Tier entrepreneurs. The center supports these entrepreneurial ventures in all stages, from start-ups to existing community businesses wishing to expand. It is also a community program providing services to help the Southern Tier face its current challenges. ExCEL has been established with NYS public funds through a grant supported by Senator Thomas Libous.

  
  
• Binghamton University’s Continuing Education Office
  continuinged.binghamton.edu/
  

  Binghamton University’s Continuing Education Office offers a wide variety of non-credit courses and programs. These courses are designed to meet your professional and personal needs and enhance your skills, knowledge, and expertise. You don't need a college degree to register. All that’s required is an interest to learn and attend class. The Continuing Education Professionals plan, develop, and present professional development and training courses for local companies, meeting the needs of their employees. These courses are specifically focused to exact requirements from the company and their particular  business circumstances.

  
  
• Broome County Industrial Development Agency
  www.bcida.com
  

  A non-profit economic development organization, working to improve the overall economy of Greater Binghamton, NY through attraction and expansion of new business and industry, BCIDA provides a wide range of business development services to local companies and new businesses considering our community.

  
  
• Broome Tioga Workforce Development
  www.broometiogaworks.com
  

  The Broome-Tioga Workforce Development System is a unique partnership between Tioga and Broome Counties and the regional business community. Its focus is on helping businesses recruit and retain talented workers, assessing and responding to current and future workforce needs, and helping individuals obtain rewarding career opportunities.

  
  
• Catalysts for Intellectual Capital 2020
  www.cic2020.org
  

  The Catalysts for Intellectual Capital 2020 is an independent think tank with the goal of improving socioeconomic conditions in the Greater Binghamton area. The mission: - Bridge the gap between Binghamton University and the surrounding community; - Act as a liaison between the student community and economic development organizations. - Catalyze the revitalization of Binghamton; - Ameliorate the socioeconomic status of those inhabiting the area.

  
  
• City of Binghamton Planning and Economic Development Department
  www.cityofbinghamton.com/dept-planning.asp
  

  If you are located in the City of Binghamton, NY, or if you plan to be, check out this site.

  
  
• Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce
  www.greaterbinghamtonchamber.com
  

  The Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce, by working in concert with the community, volunteer committees, and task forces, undertakes aggressive programs that are in the best interest of business and the community as a whole. With this unique synergy, The Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce plays a strategic role in helping shape and define Greater Binghamton's future.

  
  
• Greater Binghamton Coalition
  www.thebcplan.com
  

  For more on The B.C. Plan in this STOC Reference Shelf, click here (to go to 9. The B.C. Plan)

  
  
• Greater Binghamton Convention and Visitors Bureau
  www.binghamtoncvb.com
  

  The Greater Binghamton Convention and Visitor’s Bureau showcases our area at its finest and highlights its many attractions. However, traveler’s and meeting planners are not the only people that will benefit from the Bureau. With information about various organizations’ Web sites, individuals and businesses looking to relocate to the area will find a complete and comprehensive understanding of the community; even those who live in Greater Binghamton will find the Bureau very informative. The Web site includes a calendar of events and listings of all the area has to offer; you can plan the evening’s entertainment at the touch of a button.

  
  
• IEEC – Integrated Electronics Engineering Center at Watson School of Engineering, Binghamton University
  www.ieec.binghamton.edu/ieec/
  

  The Integrated Electronics Engineering Center (IEEC), which was established in 1991, pursues research in electronics packaging. This field deals with the process of bringing a semiconductor chip, with its resident circuitry, to a form that can be integrated effectively into a larger microelectronics assembly. The IEEC's vision is that the United States will regain international pre-eminence in electronics manufacturing, especially in the electronics packaging and assembly field. The IEEC recognizes that their industrial sponsors are among the most proficient practitioners of these skills and that the IEEC has contributed to their competence. The IEEC goals include: performing leading edge research in electronics packaging in order to transfer results to the New York State and U.S. packaging industries, fostering economic development and strengthening the electronics packaging industry in New York State and the U.S.

  
  
• New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG)
  www.nyseg.com/nysegweb/webcontent.nsf/doc/EcoDev
  

  Upstate New York is a region where companies with vision flourish. NYSEG supports a strong, healthy economy in upstate New York by assisting existing customers with expansion, attracting new customers, and promoting economic growth across its 18,000-square-mile service area.

  
  
• New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG)
  www.nyseg.com/nysegweb/webcontent.nsf/doc/EcoDevAllies
  

  Don’t miss NYSEG’s own Reference Shelf of links to economic development organizations around their service area.

  
  
• S.P.I.R. (Strategic Partnership for Industrial Resurgence)
  watson.binghamton.edu/spir.html
  

  The Strategic Partnership for Industrial Resurgence is an industry support service offered by SUNY engineering schools at Binghamton, Buffalo, and Stony Brook to strengthen New York State businesses by making them more competitive in today's rapidly changing business landscape. Part of S.P.I.R’s mission is to assist technology - based and technology - dependent New York State companies in meeting their business objectives through development or improvement of their product, manufacturing, operations or service technologies.

  
  
• School to Careers Partnership
  www.btboces.org/CarServ/Stc/
  

  The School-to-Careers Partnership of Broome and Tioga Counties introduces career opportunities to students at all levels, K-12, by preparing them for the workplace. It assists students in the exploration of multiple career options, provides a firsthand look at the relationship between education and work, and helps students map out a direction for the future.

  
  
• Small Business Development Center
  www.sba.gov/sbdc/
  

  The mission of the Office of Small Business Development Centers is to provide management assistance to current and prospective small business owners. SBDCs offer one-stop assistance to individuals and small businesses by providing a wide variety of information and guidance in central and easily accessible branch locations.  The program is a cooperative effort of the private sector, the educational community and federal, state and local governments.

  
  
• Southern Tier East Regional Planning Development Board
  www.steny.org
  

  Partnering  with member counties to identify and address multi-county issues in order to continue to improve the quality of life within the region. (Serving Counties of Broome, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Otsego, Schoharie, Tioga, and Tompkins.)

  
  
• Southern Tier Opportunity Coalition (hey, that’s us!!!)
  www.stoc-ny.com
  

  The premier academic/business alliance fostering innovation and technology in our region. And part of how we do that is by making the information gathered here in our site available to the entire audience of people interested in the Southern Tier economy.

  
  
• Southern Tier Young Professionals
  www.styp.org
  

  An organization dedicated to enhancing the community and enriching the quality of life for young people in Greater Binghamton.

  
  
• Town of Union Economic Development Department
  www.townofunion.com/depts_services_economic_dev.php
  

  The full menu of local assistance from the Town of Union, Broome County, NY.

  
  

2. State

• Alliance for Manufacturing & Technology (AM&T)
  www.amt-mep.org/
  

  AM&T is a non-profit consulting and assistance organization, chartered by New York State. It is part of a 10-Center network of Regional Technology Development Centers (RTDC’s) in New York, as well as a 70+ national network of centers in every state, affiliated with the Federal Department of Commerce’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP). The organization’s mission is to improve the performance, competitiveness and growth of small and mid-size manufacturers and early-stage technology companies.

  
  
• Catskill Mountain Region Tourism Web site
  www.catskillvacation.net/Catskill/default.asp
  

  One of the Northeast’s great regions for outdoor recreation, and world-class trout fishing!

  
  
• Cornell Cooperative Extension
  www.cce.cornell.edu/
  

  Building strong and vibrant New York communities, Cornell Cooperative Extension operates in all 57 of the state’s Counties, plus New York City.

  
  
• Empire State College
  www.esc.edu
  

  Empire State College is the SUNY solution for working adults. From distance learning via the web to faculty mentoring outside the traditional classroom, they offer a variety of ways for students to learn, earn credits and earn a degree. As one of the first public, nontraditional institutions to receive regional accreditation by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, since 1971 they have enabled more than 44,000 students to earn a degree. The College has 149 full-time faculty members of which 135 hold terminal degrees and their annual budget is $57.1 million. Empire State College was also a key contributor in establishing the SUNY Learning Network and has one of the largest enrollments in this program. The SUNY Learning Network is the online learning arm of the State University of New York that includes SUNY’s 64 campuses offering 2,500 courses in 55 degree programs to more than 40,000 students

  
  
• Empire State Development
  www.nylovesbiz.com/
  

  Empire State Development (ESD) is New York State's economic development agency. The organization, with co-headquarters in Albany and New York City, is supported by a network of 18 additional ESD Offices throughout the state and around the world. The organization is comprised of highly qualified professionals who help businesses: Start up a company in New York State; Relocate to or establish a presence in New York State; Expand already existing operations in New York State; Retain and enlarge their work force in New York State; Compete more effectively and profitably in the domestic and global marketplace. ESD’s mission is to provide the highest level of assistance and service to businesses in order to encourage economic investment and prosperity in New York State. They work closely with businesses to: identify creative solutions to challenging problems, generate enhanced opportunities for growth, and help them achieve their uniquely important, short- and long-term goals.

  
  
• New York State Department of Economic Development
  www.empire.state.ny.us/
  

  Lots of interesting content, like: • Travel and tourism in New York • Doing business in New York • Starting or expanding your small business • New York Hi-Tech • Filmmaking in New York

  
  
• NYS Department of Labor
  www.labor.state.ny.us/
  

  The New York State Department of Labor is New York State’s primary advocate for job creation and economic growth through workforce development. The department administers New York’s unemployment insurance system, labor exchange system, and Welfare-To-Work programs. The department also oversees state worker protection programs, including enforcement of safety and health regulations in the public sector, state labor laws and federal statutes related to working conditions, wages and hours, and laws related to Public Work. The Department of Labor serves as the State’s principal source for labor market information and offers a variety of services designed to help businesses find workers and people find jobs.

  
  
• The Official New York State Tourism Web Site – I LOVE NY
  www.iloveny.com/
  

  There’s no place like the Empire State when it comes to fun and recreation. (And it’s big business – tourism is the #2 industry in our state!) The Southern Tier is a vital part of that story.

  
  
• Trade Adjustment Assistance Center
  www.nystaac.org
  

  In today's changing world of business, the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program equips U.S. manufacturers to proactively respond to import competition. For some businesses, imports represent a minor challenge - for others they pose a serious threat. TAA can make a difference.

  
  
• Trade Adjustment Assistance Center
  www.nystaac.org
  

  In today's changing world of business, the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program equips U.S. manufacturers to proactively respond to import competition. For some businesses, imports represent a minor challenge - for others they pose a serious threat. TAA can make a difference.

  
  

3. National

• SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives)
  www.score.org
  

  SCORE ("Counselors to America's Small Business") is the best source of free and confidential small business advice to help you build your business—from idea to start-up to success. The SCORE Association, headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneurial education and the formation, growth and success of small businesses nationwide. SCORE’s extensive, national network of 10,500 retired and working volunteers are experienced entrepreneurs and corporate managers/executives. These volunteers provide free business counseling and advice as a public service to all types of businesses, in all stages of development. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration. http://www.greaterbinghamtonscore.org/ The Greater Binghamton Chapter of SCORE is composed of more than 48 volunteers that provide guidance and counseling to entrepreneurs in Broome, Tioga, Otsego, Delaware and Chenango counties of New York along with Susquehanna County of Pennsylvania. We maintain branches of SCORE in Owego, Oneonta and Norwich, New York, as well as Montrose, Pennsylvania

  
  
• Small Business Administration
  www.sba.gov
  

  SBA’s mission is to maintain and strengthen the nation's economy by aiding, counseling, assisting and protecting the interests of small businesses and by helping families and businesses recover from national disasters. Over the past 10 years, the SBA has helped over 430,000 small businesses get more than $94.6 billion in loans, more than in the entire history of the agency before 1991. No other lender in this country – perhaps no other lender in the world – has been responsible for as much small business financing as the SBA has during that time. SBA continues to branch out to increase business participation by women and minorities along new avenues such as the minority small business program, micro-loans and the publication of Spanish language informational materials.

  
  

4. Counties around the region

• Bath Chamber of Commerce
  bathnychamber.com/
  

  The objectives and purposes of the Bath Chamber of Commerce are to foster and advance the general civic, industrial, commercial, agricultural, and tourism interests of the greater Bath, NY area. The Chamber covers Bath, Avoca, Bradford, Campbell, Hammondsport, Kanona, Prattsburg and Savona, in the county of Steuben. Today the chamber has over 250 members from Bath and surrounding areas. The chamber sponsors many events such as Music in the Park, a free concert held on Wednesday evenings on the lawns of Pulteney Park beginning July and running for 6 consecutive weeks; Oktoberfest; and Spirit of Christmas. These events are free to the public. They are not-for-profit and their membership is strong and action oriented, governed by volunteer leaders in the fields of Community Promotion, Business Education, Economic and Small Business Development and Public Affairs. Hammondsport Chamber of Commerce http://www.hammondsport.org/ (Hammondsport is also covered by the Bath Chamber of Commerce.) The Chamber offers information about the area, including: accommodations, local attractions, a calendar of events and a list of local businesses.

  
  
• Broome County
  www.gobroomecounty.com
  

  • Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce http://www.greaterbinghamtonchamber.com/ The Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce, by working in concert with the community, volunteer committees, and task forces, undertakes aggressive programs that are in the best interest of business and the community as a whole. With this unique synergy, The Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce plays a strategic role in helping shape and define Greater Binghamton's future. • Greater Binghamton Convention and Visitors Bureau http://www.binghamtoncvb.com The Greater Binghamton Convention Bureau showcases Greater Binghamton at its finest and highlights its many attractions. However, traveler’s and meeting planners are not the only people that will benefit from the Bureau. With information about various organizations’ websites, individuals and businesses looking to relocate to the area will find a complete and comprehensive understanding of the community; even those who live in Greater Binghamton will find the Bureau very informative. The Web site includes a calendar of events and listings of all the area has to offer; you can plan the evening’s entertainment at the touch of a button. • Broome County Department of Planning and Economic   Development http://www.gobroomecounty.com/index2.php • City of Binghamton Planning and Economic Development Department www.bingnyphcd.com •  Town of Union Economic Development Department http://www.townofunion.com/depts_services/economic_dev.htm

  
  
• Chemung County
  www.chemungchamber.org/
  

  The mission of the Chemung County Chamber of Commerce is to represent the business community in the promotion of the prosperity and the quality of life throughout its service area. Through its efforts in such diverse areas as local, State and Federal legislation, small business concerns, tourism promotion and economic development, the Chamber works daily to enhance the economic well-being and quality of life in Chemung County. The Chemung County Chamber of Commerce is one of less than 20 chambers in New York State awarded Accreditation by the United States Chamber of Commerce. This assures that the Chamber meets stringent leadership, program and operational standards set by the national Chamber. The Chamber is the largest full-time, professionally staffed business organization in the Chemung County area. It is governed by a representative group of members serving as the Board of Directors.

  
  
• Chenango County
  www.chenangony.org
  

  • Chenango County Chamber of Commerce The Chenango Chamber serves the collective needs of its members and seeks to develop a strong economic environment by being a valued community partner and a leading business organization. • Chenango County Department of Planning and Development http://www.co.chenango.ny.us/Planning/Planning.htm

  
  
• Cortland County
  www.cortlandchamber.org
  

  • Cortland County Chamber of Commerce The Cortland County Chamber of Commerce exists to promote the free enterprise system.  Their mission is to create a better understanding and appreciation of the importance of business and its role in the community. The Chamber accomplishes this by promoting the value of personal investment in the community’s advancement, the promotion of community growth and development, and the community’s social, civic, and cultural facilities. • The Cortland County Business Development Corporation and Industrial Development Agency http://www.cortlandbusiness.com/about/aboutbdc.html The Cortland County Business Development Corporation (BDC) is Cortland County, New York's lead economic development agency. It is a private, nonprofit local development corporation that is publicly funded. The BDC’s charge is to retain, create and attract jobs to Cortland County. It is co-located with the Cortland County Industrial Development Agency and works closely with other economic development partners. The BDC/IDA operates a $500,000 revolving loan fund to service businesses and industries in Cortland County. In addition, the BDC performs all necessary administrative services for the Cortland County Industrial Development Agency, which is a public benefit corporation that offers low cost financing for real estate and equipment through industrial revenue bonds. The agency can also negotiate with businesses for special payments in lieu of taxes, provide sales tax relief and offer exemptions from various New York State taxes and fees.

  
  
• Delaware County
  www.delawarecounty.org
  

  • Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Delaware County, in the heart of the New York Catskill Mountains Region, offers great travel destinations and business opportunities. • Keeping various towns and the Delaware County business community connected and moving forward together are these individual city-based chamber sites: Sidney Chamber of Commerce http://www.sidneychamber.org Franklin Chamber of Commerce http://www.franklinny.org Hancock Area Chamber of Commerce www.hancockareachamber.com Walton ( Tri-County Chamber of Commerce) www.tri-countyny.net/chamber

  
  
• Hornell Area Chamber of Commerce
  www.hornellny.com/
  

  A nonprofit, action-oriented membership organization operating in the field of Economic Development, Transportation Planning, Governmental Affairs, Membership Development, Communications, Public Affairs, and Small Business Coalition. It carries out its programs through participation of 400 members, backed by a professional staff. The Chamber is involved in legislative action, as the advocate for business and is in fact the only business advocate organization in the Hornell Area. It is also represented on advisory committees of government and education for the betterment of the area, such as the Area Planning Boards, Local Development Corporations, Workforce Development, and NYS Business Council, and Steuben County Tourism. The Chamber is also the source of information concerning site location, business statistics, financing methods, and census data. It is a partner with City of Hornell Industrial Development Agency in Economic Development Activity, Hornell Partners For Growth and various merchant associations.

  
  
• Otsego County
  www.otsegocountychamber.com
  

  • Otsego County Chamber of Commerce The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce’s mission is to continually improve the overall business climate in Otsego County and the region and to strive for an atmosphere that attracts investment. They believe a positive business community requires and contributes to a broad range of opportunities including government, education, healthcare, and environment, To accomplish their mission, they believe the region must be financially healthy across these areas. On a consistent basis the Chamber works in partnership with individuals, groups, institutions and governments in an effort to identify and address opportunities for improvement in Ostego County.

  
  
• The Greater Corning Area Chamber of Commerce
  www.corningny.com/chamber.shtml
  

  The Greater Corning Area Chamber of Commerce was established in 1914. Since then the Chamber’s strength and capacity has grown in pace with the Corning-Painted Post Community. From a canal point shipping forest products to innovations in communication, they continue to be a prosperous company town. Contact the Chamber, whether you’re a visitor, business, or resident to learn more about the community.

  
  
• Tioga County
  www.tiogachamber.com
  

  Tioga County Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit organization consisting of individuals, professionals and businesses both small and large, who have the common goal to create a climate in which business will grow and prosper. Chamber projects include an outstanding Business Show held the first Thursday in October, numerous networking opportunities during the year, business counseling and referrals, seminars and workshops, a business directory and buyers guide, monthly newsletter, tourism promotion, and welcome packages. Membership benefits include Group Health Plans and various other insurance programs. The Tioga Chamber is involved in many aspects of civic life and is a catalyst working with the community to promote business and quality of life and is dedicated to a strong and vital Tioga County.

  
  
• Tompkins County
  www.tompkinschamber.org/
  

  • Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce http://tron.clarityconnect.com/chamber/address/ A non-profit membership organization, the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce works to increase the visibility of its members and provide essential services and benefits to businesses and organization in the area. It also operates the Tompkins County Conventions and Visitors Bureau to promote the county as a vibrant destination for tourists. The Chamber produces several publications that help to increase their members’ visibility in the community. Their newsletter, the Chambergram, reaches more than 26,000 people each month. A membership directory, travel guide and detailed map of the county are also produced and distributed each year. The Chamber and Visitors Center Web sites are also avenues through which businesses and organizations are able to promote their products and services. The Chamber works closely with elected representatives on issues impacting the area and it is able to make the collective voice of their membership a valuable part of the decision-making process at the local, state and federal level. • Tompkins County Department of Planning 607-274-5560 Steuben County • Keeping various towns and the Steuben County business community connected and moving forward together are these sites  of individual city-based chambers and other organizations: Steuben County Conference and Visitor Bureau http://corningfingerlakes.com/visitors/chamber.htm Offers tourism information about Steuben County. The Steuben County CVB assists visitors and the press in developing itineraries, arranging tours, scheduling interviews and acting as a personal guide.

  
  

5. Small business smarts

• Finger Lakes Entrepreneurs’ Forum
  www.flef.org
  

  Founded by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs, FLEF is a member supported group with over 80 members, primarily individuals and companies dealing with high-technology products and services with regional, national and international markets. Primary purpose is networking and sharing experiences among members. Forum co-sponsors seminars and educational programs designed to help high-tech early growth and start-up businesses.

  
  
• Kaufman Foundation’s World Resources for Entrepreneurs
  www.entreworld.com/
  

  Featuring the Entrepreneur’s Search Engine for Starting your business, Growing your business, Supporting entrepreneurship, etc.

  
  
• Small Business Growth
  www.smallbizgrowth.com
  

  Support Services Alliance, with offices in Schoharie, NY and Oneida, NY, is a business membership group serving firms throughout New York State and particularly the Southern Tier. In their continuing effort to provide small business owners with resources to help them grow their businesses, SSA continually searches the Web for sites that are of value to the small business community. Click on “Links” to access SSA’s own Reference Shelf of 3rd-party sites. And browse the “SSA Small Business Information Library.” SSA’s monthly magazine for members, Small-Biz Growth, provides a great tutorial in areas of legal, accounting, marketing, sales, benefits, government affairs and administration.

  
  
• Start-Up Journal
  www.startupjournal.com/
  

  The Wall Street Journal’s Online Center for Entrepreneurs. An excellent grouping of interactive quizzes can help you test out whether you are up to the challenge of bringing your business idea to fruition. Plus much, much more.

  
  

6. Scoping out the competition

• freeEDGAR
  www.freeedgar.com
  

  Here are the SEC filings.

  
  
• Hoover Online
  www.hoovers.com/free/
  

  The Business information authority!

  
  
• Reuter’s Site for Tracking Business Financial Information
  www.entreworld.com/
  

  Track the info on the other guy from a financial perspective. What are the securities markets saying about this competitor?

  
  

7. Directory of Venture Capital Funding Sources

• Additional Venture Capital Sources
  ../library/documents/Additional-ventureCapital.xls
  
  
• BU VC Day Presentation - Richard Honen
  ../library/documents/R. Honen VC Presentation.ppt
  

  Power Point Presentation from the September 06 Venture Capital Symposium

  
  
• Complete List Of Venture Capital Sources
  ../library/documents/completeList.xls
  
  
• Directory of UVANY Members
  www.uvany.com/member_directory/index.shtml
  

  UVANY (Upstate Venture Association of New York) is comprised of 63 Companies and 161 Members including Venture Capitalists, Banks, Consultants and more.

  
  
• List Of Grant Sources
  ../library/documents/grant-sources.doc
  
  

8. The B.C. Plan

• The B.C. Plan
  /bc-plan.asp
  

  In 2002, the Broome County Planning Department, working in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce and Partnership 2000, and with the help of Angelou Economics of Austin, TX, developed The B.C. Plan. This comprehensive strategy for revitalizing the Greater Binghamton area contains a wealth of important data and direction for the region’s leaders in both the public and private sectors. To view the entire document, go to: www.thebcplan.com For your own downloadable copy of the B.C. Plan SWOT Analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats), click here. For your own downloadable copy of the B.C. Plan Marketing and Branding Strategy, click here. Working this plan is the Greater Binghamton Coalition, formed by The Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce, the Broome County Industrial Development Agency, Binghamton University, Broome County Executive’s Office, the Broome Tioga Workforce Development Board and Partnership 2000. For a Fall 2004 Progress Report from the GBC, download your own copy by clicking here. "Greater Binghamton leaders committed to a comprehensive economic assessment and development plan in 200x . Prepared by Angelou Economics, it outlined a comprehensive economic development action plan for the community on everything from branding and brownfield redevelopment to communications and marketing. Much of STOC's strategic direction is derived from the BC Plan work. Read the Executive Summary or the entire 200x BC Plan . In July, 2006, Angelou was invited back to provide the community with an update of our progress against the BC Plan. Review a copy of his 2006 presentation. STOC will continually update our thinking based on progress against the BC Plan." The recent Angelou presentation is posted on the www.greaterbinghamton.com site.

  
  

9. Patent, Trademark and Copyright Information

• Free Patents Online
  www.FreePatentsOnline.com
  

  The FreePatentsOnline search engine is one of the most powerful, fastest and easiest patent search engines on the web. Our search allows advanced search techniques such as word stemming, proximity searching relevancy ranking and search term weighing to help you find exactly what you are looking for. Latent semantic searching is also available, and our account features let you organize, annotate and share documents, along with other helpful work-flow features.

  
  
• Google Patent Search
  www.google.com/patents
  

  Each Google Patent Search result represents an individual patent. They display results based on their relevance to the specific search terms you've entered. We display a number of details about each patent in the list of results.

  
  
• The United States Copyright Office
  www.copyright.gov
  

  The Copyright Office is an office of record, a place where claims to copyright are registered and where documents relating to copyright may be recorded when the requirements of the copyright law are met. The Copyright Office furnishes information about the provisions of the copyright law and the procedures for making registration, explains the operations and practices of the Copyright Office, and reports on facts found in the public records of the Office. The Office also administers the mandatory deposit provisions of the copyright law and the various compulsory licensing provisions of the law, which include collecting royalties.

  
  
• United States Patent and Trademark Office
  www.uspto.gov
  

  For over 200 years, the basic role of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has remained the same: to promote the progress of science and the useful arts by securing for limited times to inventors the exclusive right to their respective discoveries (Article 1, Section 8 of the United States Constitution). Under this system of protection, American industry has flourished. New products have been invented, new uses for old ones discovered, and employment opportunities created for millions of Americans. The strength and vitality of the U.S. economy depends directly on effective mechanisms that protect new ideas and investments in innovation and creativity. The continued demand for patents and trademarks underscores the ingenuity of American inventors and entrepreneurs. The USPTO is at the cutting edge of the Nation’s technological progress and achievement.