Opening a business
The steps in order: name, zoning, permits, health and sales tax, and who to call in each town.
Doing business in Chemung County
Everything a new or growing business needs to know about Elmira and Chemung County, from public records and official sources, each with a link to where it came from.
Infrastructure
Highways and exits, rail, the airport, buses, parking, shipping, utilities and sites ready to build.
Workforce
Jobs, wages and unemployment, the biggest industries, and where to find training.
Incentives
IDA tax breaks and loans, state awards, Opportunity Zones and downtown grants.
Explore an address
A report for any spot: competitors, traffic, buses, people and jobs nearby.
Properties and space
Every business property, who owns it, and space listed as available.
Business directory
Every business we know of, with its public records: suppliers, services and competitors.
Real estate brokerages
The licensed real estate offices in the county.
Who can help
- Southern Tier Small Business Development Center (SBDC): Free, confidential one-on-one advising for new and existing businesses in 12 counties, including Chemung. 607-777-4024.
- SCORE Western New York: Free mentoring by experienced business people; covers the Southern Tier.
- Southern Tier Economic Growth (STEG): The county’s economic development agency: sites and buildings, financing and incentives; administers the Chemung County IDA. 607-733-6513.
- Chemung County Chamber of Commerce: Business advocacy, networking, a member directory and Certificate of Origin service for exporters.
- Elmira Downtown Development: Downtown Elmira: matching façade grants (up to $2,000) and sign and awning grants (up to $500), after a consultation. (607) 333-5378.
- CSS Workforce NY: Helps businesses in Chemung, Schuyler and Steuben find workers and training funding. (607) 937-8337.
- SUNY Corning Community College workforce training: Customized training for employers at the company or at college sites in Corning, Horseheads and Elmira. 607-936-5501.
Elmira Next is an independent community site and isn’t part of any of these organizations.