Economic Outreach Programs
These economic outreach programs are integral to the University's economic impact on New York State, which in 2007-2008 was more than $1 billion.
Small Business Development CenterThe Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in Binghamton is one of 20 regional centers throughout the state. SBDC provides free management services and technical assistance to entrepreneurs and small business owners in the Southern Tier's seven-county region (Broome, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Otsego, Tioga and Tompkins). SBDC draws not only on the expertise of its own staff, but also from the resources of the SBDC Central Library and various federal, state and local government agencies. Since its inception in 1984, the SBDC in Binghamton has assisted more than 11,417 clients and helped to raise more than $139 million in private and public funding for their businesses. It has also helped create or save more than 8,689 jobs across the Southern Tier. Contact information: |
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Trade Adjustment Assistance CenterBinghamton University administers one of the 12 trade adjustment assistance centers throughout the nation. The TAAC at Binghamton serves small to medium-sized manufacturing companies throughout New York State. The trade adjustment assistance program equips U.S. manufacturers to respond to import competition. For some businesses, imports represent a minor challenge; for others they pose a serious threat. Binghamton’s TAAC partners with manufacturers by offering 50/50 cost sharing of projects aimed at improving the firm's competitiveness. The funds are applied toward the cost of consultants, engineers or other outside professional help engaged on behalf of the firm to implement manufacturing, engineering, marketing, systems, quality or finance improvement projects. Since 1978, the TAAC at Binghamton has helped more than 1,200 New York firms and provided them with more than $53 million in assistance. Contact information: |
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Strategic Partnership for Industrial ResurgenceThe Strategic Partnership for Industrial Resurgence (SPIR) is an industry support service designed to strengthen New York state businesses by making them more competitive. Binghamton's SPIR assists small and mid-sized businesses through partnership projects staffed by Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science students, faculty and client personnel. SPIR was initiated at Binghamton University's Watson School in 1994 with strong support from the governor and legislature. An estimated $90 million in wages-per-year is generated by the approximately 2,500 jobs that SPIR has helped its partners create and retain. Contact information: |
