Small Business Roadmap
Are you thinking about starting a business of your own? Starting a business is an exciting proposition, but it can also be an incredibly challenging undertaking. The resources in this section will help you navigate where to turn if you have made that decision to live your dream and start a business in Sullivan County.
| 1. | Start with a Dream. | |
| 2. | Conduct Marketing Research to Determine Feasibility | |
| 3. | Research Your Town Zoning/ Permits/ State Regulations Click on Your Town: |
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| Town of Bethel zoning | (845) 583-4350 | |
| Town of Callicoon homepage | (845) 482-5390 | |
| Town of Cochecton zoning | (845) 932-8360 | |
| Town of Delaware zoning | (845) 887-5250 | |
| Town of Fallsburg zoning | (845) 434-8812 | |
| Town of Forestburgh zoning | (845) 794-0678 | |
| Town of Fremont zoning | (845) 887-6605 | |
| Town of Highland zoning | (845) 557-8901 | |
| Town of Liberty zoning | (845) 292-5111 | |
| Town of Lumberland zoning | (845) 856-4777 | |
| Town of Mamakating zoning | (845) 888-3000 | |
| Town of Neversink zoning | (845) 985-2262 | |
| Town of Rockland zoning | (845) 439-4399 | |
| Town of Thompson zoning | (845) 794-2500 | |
| Town of Tusten zoning | (845) 252-3668 | |
| 4. | If Main Street Business, Contact: Your Town Chamber of Commerce or Sullivan Renaissance (845) 295-2445 If Agricultural Business, Contact: |
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| Cornell Cooperative Extension | (845) 292-6180 | |
| Hudson Valley Agribusiness | (845) 292-6180 | |
| NY Farm Viability | (315) 453-3823 | |
| 5. | Write Business Plan For Assistance Contact: |
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| Mid-Hudson Small Business Development Center | (845) 802-9150 | |
| Sullivan County Partnership For Economic Development | (845) 794-1110 | |
| 6. | Seek Business Loans. Contact Your Local Bank |
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| Sullivan County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) | (845) 428-7575 | |
| Sullivan County Partnership For Economic Development | (845) 794-1110 | |
| Sullivan County Government Department of Planning | (845) 807-0527 | |
| 7. | Research Grant Funding Contact: |
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| Sullivan County Government Department of Grants Administration | (845) 807-0468 | |
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(845) 807-0527 |
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| 8. | Choose Location Double Check Town Zoning for Allowable Uses |
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| 9. | Plan Your Workforce Contact: Sullivan County Center Workforce Development |
(845) 807-0385 |
| 10. | Secure Tax Information/ Seek Legal Advice/ Accountant | |
| 11. | Research and Purchase Inventory/ Equipment Save all Receipts for Record Keeping |
Doing Business in Sullivan County
Sometimes, the secret to a good business environment is the environment itself, not just the land, but the pro-business leadership, the support services, and the people who live here. In other words, a strong community leads to strong business.
From the Sullivan County Partnership for Economic Development providing assistance programs for site selection, energy savings, permits, and approvals to the Sullivan County Career Center that is dedicated to assist both employers and job seekers, Sullivan County is poised to assist both new and existing employers establish and expand their businesses. Through its many incentive and pro-growth commitments, Sullivan County maximizes the opportunity for businesses to find and retain employees with skills matched to their needs.
- Center for Workforce Development
(845) 807-0385 -
Planning & Environmental Management
(845) 807-8546 -
New York State Department of Labor
(845) 794-3340 -
Sullivan County Industrial Development Agency
(845) 428-7575 -
Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce
(845) 791-4200 -
Sullivan County Partnership for Economic Development
(845) 794-1110 -
Sullivan County Visitor's Association
845) 747-4449 or (800) 882-2287; Fax (845)747-4468 -
Sullivan County Career Center
(845) 794-3340
