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  • The New York State Online Permit Assistance and Licensing (OPAL) is a service provided by the New York State Governor's Office of Regulatory Reform offering information on how to start a new business or to expand a current businesses. In addition, for businesses requiring renewable annual or semi-annual permits, the OPAL site contains these forms in electronic formats.
  • In addition to the New York State Online Permitting and Licensing program, some companies are regulated by the County of Westchester Department of Health. They can access relevant forms at The Westchester County Department of Health page of forms. Home Improvement Contractors can access necessary forms at The Westchester County Office of Consumer Protection.
  • The The Accelerator Program of the Westchester County Association helps organizations access resources, capital and intelligence to facilitate business growth. It is a free service available to any organization needing assistance to grow in the County of Westchester.
  • The Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAC) operated by the Rockland Economic Development Corporation provides assistance and programs on applying and obtaining for government contracts. PTAC's programs and services are made possible through a cooperative funding agreement between the U.S. Department of Defense and the REDC, in cooperation with Rockland County, the Orange County Chamber of Commerce and the County of Westchester Industrial Development Agency
  • The Small Business Institute at the Westchester Community College (WCC) offers a wide variety of courses and programs for adults in classrooms throughout the County. The Professional Development Center at WCC offers targeted quality programs with teachers and workshop leaders who are experienced professionals, specializing in on-the-job training through workshops, seminars and degree programs.
  • Entrepreneur WISE, in affiliation with WCC, offers the basic entrepreneur skills for women who are divorced, separated, widowed or whose spouses are unemployed or disabled. Training focuses on starting a business, advertising, financing, business planning, marketing promotion and computer skills.
  • The Westchester Association of Women Business Owners (WAWBO) provides women business owners a forum to exchange leads, advice and skills/expertise in building and maintaining a successful business. WAWBO provides sponsorship programs by linking new members with experienced members for individual guidance; monthly peer group meetings, maximum size of 15, to discuss issues in more depth; and maintains a list of members for speaking engagements.
  • The Export Assistance Center (EAC), of the U.S. Commerce Department, operates a regional assistance center in Westchester County. This center works with established small and medium sized businesses to reach their full export market potential. Services include assistance with beginning to export, channels of distribution, information on export markets and specific market data. The EAC can also identify a number of private and public sector financing resources for exporting businesses.
  • The Women's Enterprise Development Center Inc. is a microenterprise development program designed to expand business ownership opportunities and to enhance employability and upward job mobility for socially and economically disadvantaged women. WEDC is designated by the U.S. Small Business Administration as a women’s business center, is incorporated as a not-for-profit organization and has been granted Section 501(c)(3) federal tax-exempt status as a publicly-supported charity.
  • The African American Chamber of Commerce (AACCWR) is a voluntary organization of individuals and businesses working together to advance the commercial, financial, industrial and civic interest of the local community. The AACCWR has promoted the economic growth of black businesses, impacting MWBE development and increasing the number of firms obtaining access to the corporate community. Members have access to professional networking opportunities and educational guest speakers.
  • The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (WHHCC) is committed to the economic growth and development of Hispanic businesses and professionals in Westchester County. The WHCC sponsors numerous forums for education and networking as well as a Career Development Job Fair.


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Headquarter location of IBM and more than 170 other businesses.

Opportunities for education and learning in 23 colleges and universities.

State-of-the-art fiber-optics and telecommunications across the County and its 60 business parks.

Easy access to New York

A superior quality of life, including safe neighborhoods, cultural amenities and parks.

• Headquarter location of IBM and more than 170 other businesses.

• Opportunities for higher education and learning in any of 23 colleges and universities.

• State-of-the-art fiber-optics and telecommunications across the County and its 60 business parks.

• Location, location, location -- easy access to New York City via auto, air and rail transportation.

• A superior quality of life, including safe neighborhoods, cultural amenities and more than 40 parks.

• Incomes and standard of living ranked among the Top 10 Counties nationwide. • Headquarter location of IBM and more than 170 other businesses.

• Opportunities for higher education and learning in any of 23 colleges and universities.

• State-of-the-art fiber-optics and telecommunications across the County and its 60 business parks.

• Location, location, location -- easy access to New York City via auto, air and rail transportation.

• A superior quality of life, including safe neighborhoods, cultural amenities and more than 40 parks.

• Incomes and standard of living ranked among the Top 10 Counties nationwide. • Headquarter location of IBM and more than 170 other businesses.

• Opportunities for higher education and learning in any of 23 colleges and universities.

• State-of-the-art fiber-optics and telecommunications across the County and its 60 business parks.

• Location, location, location -- easy access to New York City via auto, air and rail transportation.

• A superior quality of life, including safe neighborhoods, cultural amenities and more than 40 parks.

• Incomes and standard of living ranked among the Top 10 Counties nationwide. • Headquarter location of IBM and more than 170 other businesses.

• Opportunities for higher education and learning in any of 23 colleges and universities.

• State-of-the-art fiber-optics and telecommunications across the County and its 60 business parks.

• Location, location, location -- easy access to New York City via auto, air and rail transportation.

• A superior quality of life, including safe neighborhoods, cultural amenities and more than 40 parks.

• Incomes and standard of living ranked among the Top 10 Counties nationwide. • Headquarter location of IBM and more than 170 other businesses.

• Opportunities for higher education and learning in any of 23 colleges and universities.

• State-of-the-art fiber-optics and telecommunications across the County and its 60 business parks.

• Location, location, location -- easy access to New York City via auto, air and rail transportation.

• A superior quality of life, including safe neighborhoods, cultural amenities and more than 40 parks.

• Incomes and standard of living ranked among the Top 10 Counties nationwide. • Headquarter location of IBM and more than 170 other businesses.

• Opportunities for higher education and learning in any of 23 colleges and universities.

• State-of-the-art fiber-optics and telecommunications across the County and its 60 business parks.

• Location, location, location -- easy access to New York City via auto, air and rail transportation.

• A superior quality of life, including safe neighborhoods, cultural amenities and more than 40 parks.

• Incomes and standard of living ranked among the Top 10 Counties nationwide. • Headquarter location of IBM and more than 170 other businesses.

• Opportunities for higher education and learning in any of 23 colleges and universities.

• State-of-the-art fiber-optics and telecommunications across the County and its 60 business parks.

• Location, location, location -- easy access to New York City via auto, air and rail transportation.

• A superior quality of life, including safe neighborhoods, cultural amenities and more than 40 parks.

• Incomes and standard of living ranked among the Top 10 Counties nationwide. • Headquarter location of IBM and more than 170 other businesses.

• Opportunities for higher education and learning in any of 23 colleges and universities.

• State-of-the-art fiber-optics and telecommunications across the County and its 60 business parks.

• Location, location, location -- easy access to New York City via auto, air and rail transportation.

• A superior quality of life, including safe neighborhoods, cultural amenities and more than 40 parks.

• Incomes and standard of living ranked among the Top 10 Counties nationwide. • Headquarter location of IBM and more than 170 other businesses.

• Opportunities for higher education and learning in any of 23 colleges and universities.

• State-of-the-art fiber-optics and telecommunications across the County and its 60 business parks.

• Location, location, location -- easy access to New York City via auto, air and rail transportation.

• A superior quality of life, including safe neighborhoods, cultural amenities and more than 40 parks.

• Incomes and standard of living ranked among the Top 10 Counties nationwide. • Headquarter location of IBM and more than 170 other businesses.

• Opportunities for higher education and learning in any of 23 colleges and universities.

• State-of-the-art fiber-optics and telecommunications across the County and its 60 business parks.

• Location, location, location -- easy access to New York City via auto, air and rail transportation.

• A superior quality of life, including safe neighborhoods, cultural amenities and more than 40 parks.

• Incomes and standard of living ranked among the Top 10 Counties nationwide. • Headquarter location of IBM and more than 170 other businesses.

• Opportunities for higher education and learning in any of 23 colleges and universities.

• State-of-the-art fiber-optics and telecommunications across the County and its 60 business parks.

• Location, location, location -- easy access to New York City via auto, air and rail transportation.

• A superior quality of life, including safe neighborhoods, cultural amenities and more than 40 parks.

• Incomes and standard of living ranked among the Top 10 Counties nationwide. • Headquarter location of IBM and more than 170 other businesses.

• Opportunities for higher education and learning in any of 23 colleges and universities.

• State-of-the-art fiber-optics and telecommunications across the County and its 60 business parks.

• Location, location, location -- easy access to New York City via auto, air and rail transportation.

• A superior quality of life, including safe neighborhoods, cultural amenities and more than 40 parks.

• Incomes and standard of living ranked among the Top 10 Counties nationwide. • Headquarter location of IBM and more than 170 other businesses.

• Opportunities for higher education and learning in any of 23 colleges and universities.

• State-of-the-art fiber-optics and telecommunications across the County and its 60 business parks.

• Location, location, location -- easy access to New York City via auto, air and rail transportation.

• A superior quality of life, including safe neighborhoods, cultural amenities and more than 40 parks.

• Incomes and standard of living ranked among the Top 10 Counties nationwide. • Headquarter location of IBM and more than 170 other businesses.

• Opportunities for higher education and learning in any of 23 colleges and universities.

• State-of-the-art fiber-optics and telecommunications across the County and its 60 business parks.

• Location, location, location -- easy access to New York City via auto, air and rail transportation.

• A superior quality of life, including safe neighborhoods, cultural amenities and more than 40 parks.

• Incomes and standard of living ranked among the Top 10 Counties nationwide. • Headquarter location of IBM and more than 170 other businesses.

• Opportunities for higher education and learning in any of 23 colleges and universities.

• State-of-the-art fiber-optics and telecommunications across the County and its 60 business parks.

• Location, location, location -- easy access to New York City via auto, air and rail transportation.

• A superior quality of life, including safe neighborhoods, cultural amenities and more than 40 parks.

• Incomes and standard of living ranked among the Top 10 Counties nationwide. • Headquarter location of IBM and more than 170 other businesses.

• Opportunities for higher education and learning in any of 23 colleges and universities.

• State-of-the-art fiber-optics and telecommunications across the County and its 60 business parks.

• Location, location, location -- easy access to New York City via auto, air and rail transportation.

• A superior quality of life, including safe neighborhoods, cultural amenities and more than 40 parks.

• Incomes and standard of living ranked among the Top 10 Counties nationwide.