Southwest Region Small Business Development Center

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Southwest Region Small Business Development Center For a free and confidential consultation with a business advisor call (716) 338-1024. Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S.

The Southwest Region Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted by Jamestown Community College delivers high quality business counseling and training to Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Chautauqua County residents who want to start a business or improve the performance of an existing business. Thanks to our partners in the public and private sectors, our services are FREE of charge. The SBDC has been serving as small business advisors in the region since 1986. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. Full funding disclosures are available at https://nysbdc.org/funding-disclosures.

📱 What if your phone could help you get more customers?You don’t need expensive equipment, a fancy camera, or years of e...
10/05/2026

📱 What if your phone could help you get more customers?

You don’t need expensive equipment, a fancy camera, or years of experience to create videos that get noticed. You just need to know how to use the phone you already have.

🎥 WIN In Business: Stop the Scroll: The Power of Video for Small Business

In this hands-on, one-hour training, you’ll learn how to:
✨ Record better videos with your phone
🎬 Use simple filming techniques
✂️ Edit quickly with accessible tools
📊 Understand what content is working
🚀 Create videos that grab attention

🎤 Featuring Oksana Miller, creator of CHQ Date Night, with experience in social media, marketing, photography, and brand development.

No expensive gear. No professional experience. Just practical skills you can start using right away.

📅 Thursday, October 8, 2026
📍 Southwest Region SBDC at JCC’s Jamestown Campus | 241 James Ave.
🕦 11:30 AM – Refreshments & networking
🕛 12–1 PM – Training
💲 Only $10

👉 Stop scrolling. Start creating. Reserve your spot today:
https://sbdcjcc.regfox.com/october-2026-win-in-business

📱 Your phone can do more for your business than you think.If you’re struggling to get noticed on social media, video is ...
09/29/2026

📱 Your phone can do more for your business than you think.

If you’re struggling to get noticed on social media, video is one of the best tools you can start using- and you don’t need expensive equipment or professional experience.

In just one hour, learn how to create better videos, understand what’s working, and turn your social media into a stronger marketing tool for your business.

🎥 WIN In Business: Stop the Scroll: The Power of Video for Small Business

This hands-on training will show you how to:

✨ Record better videos with the phone you already have
🎬 Use simple camera settings and filming techniques that make your videos look better
✂️ Edit videos quickly and easily using accessible tools
📊 Understand your analytics so you know what content is working
🚀 Create content designed to grab attention and keep people watching
💡 Walk away with practical ideas you can start using on your social media right away

🎤 Featuring Oksana Miller, creator of CHQ Date Night, with hands-on experience in social media, marketing, photography, brand development and a passion for helping local businesses succeed.

You don't have to become a professional videographer. You just need to know how to use video strategically for your business.

And for just $10, you can spend one hour learning skills that can help you create better content long after the training is over.

📅 Thursday, October 8, 2026
📍 Southwest Region SBDC at JCC's Jamestown Campus | 241 James Ave., Jamestown
🕦 11:30 AM: Refreshments & networking
🕛 12–1 PM: Training
💲 Only $10

🤝 Bring your business cards, meet other local business owners, and come ready to improve your social media game!

If video is something you’ve been meaning to figure out, don’t keep putting it off. Come learn how to make your phone work harder for your business.

👉 Reserve your spot today:
https://sbdcjcc.regfox.com/october-2026-win-in-business

🚨 GOT A BUSINESS IDEA? ALREADY IN BUSINESS AND READY TO GROW? 🚨You don’t have to figure it all out on your own.Growing a...
09/28/2026

🚨 GOT A BUSINESS IDEA? ALREADY IN BUSINESS AND READY TO GROW? 🚨

You don’t have to figure it all out on your own.

Growing a Successful Small Business is a 5-part training series designed to give entrepreneurs practical tools they can actually use — whether you’re starting with an idea or looking to strengthen an existing business.

💡 In just 5 Thursday evenings in October, we’ll cover:

📊 Market research & feasibility
💰 Financial projections & analysis
📝 Business plan development
🤖 AI & social media tools
🏦 Capital access & financing
📈 Growth strategies
🔎 SWOT analysis

And you’ll get more than just classes:

✅ Expert SBDC instructors
✅ FREE one-on-one SBDC advising
✅ In-person or virtual options
✅ Connect with other entrepreneurs
✅ Certificate of completion*
✅ Only $40 — FREE for full-time students!

📅 Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Jamestown & Olean JCC Campuses + Virtual

🔥 October is almost here — NOW is the time to sign up!
👉 REGISTER TODAY:
https://sbdcjcc.regfox.com/growing-a-successful

📞 716-338-1024 | 📧 [email protected]

Have a business idea? Give yourself 5 Thursdays to start turning it into something real. 🚀

*Certificate awarded for completing 4 of the 5 classes.

09/21/2026

🚨 HAVE A BUSINESS IDEA? READY TO GROW? THIS IS FOR YOU. 🚨

You don’t need to figure out the business world alone.

Join us for Growing a Successful Small Business — a hands-on, 5-session training series designed to help you turn an idea into a plan, or take your existing business to the next level. 💡📈

🔥 IN JUST 5 THURSDAYS, YOU’LL LEARN HOW TO:

💰 Understand your numbers & create financial projections
📊 Research your market & test your business idea
📝 Build a practical business plan
🤖 Use AI & social media tools to work smarter
🚀 Explore financing & strategies for growth
🔎 Use SWOT analysis to identify opportunities and challenges

WHY SIGN UP?
✅ Live + virtual options
✅ Expert SBDC instructors
✅ FREE 1-on-1 advising through the SBDC
✅ Certificate of completion
✅ Only $40
🎓 FREE for full-time JCC students
🤝 Connect with other entrepreneurs and business owners

📅 5 Thursdays in October
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Jamestown & Olean JCC Campuses + Virtual

💭 Been saying, “I have a business idea, but I don’t know where to start”?

Or maybe your business is already up and running, but you’re ready to grow, improve, and get more strategic.

👉 This is your next step.

🔥 DON’T WAIT UNTIL OCTOBER TO GET STARTED. SPACE IS LIMITED!

👉 REGISTER TODAY:
https://sbdcjcc.regfox.com/growing-a-successful-small-business

📞 Questions? 716-338-1024
📧 [email protected]

🎥 Want more people to notice your business online? Start making videos.Video is one of the most effective ways to grab a...
09/17/2026

🎥 Want more people to notice your business online? Start making videos.

Video is one of the most effective ways to grab attention on social media — and you don’t need expensive equipment or professional skills to do it. Your phone is enough! 📱

Join the Southwest Region Small Business Development Center hosted by JCC for:

📲 WIN In Business: Stop the Scroll The Power of Video for Small Business

Learn simple, practical ways to use video to help your business get noticed, including:

✨ Recording better videos with your phone
✨ Easy camera settings & filming techniques
✨ Editing tools and tips
✨ Understanding your analytics
✨ Creating content that gets attention on social media

🎤 Featuring Oksana Miller, creator of CHQ Date Night, who brings hands-on experience in social media, marketing, photography, and brand development — and a passion for supporting local businesses.

📅 Thursday, October 8, 2026
📍 SBDC at JCC Jamestown Campus | 241 James Ave., Jamestown
🕦 11:30 AM: Refreshments & networking
🕛 12–1 PM: Presentation
💲 Just $10

🤝 Bring your business cards and connect with other local business owners!

If video has been on your business to-do list, this is the training to finally get started.

👉 Don’t miss it — reserve your spot! https://sbdcjcc.regfox.com/october-2026-win-in-business

🚨 Thinking about starting or growing a small business? Don’t miss this!Our Growing A Successful Small Business training ...
09/14/2026

🚨 Thinking about starting or growing a small business? Don’t miss this!

Our Growing A Successful Small Business training series is happening ONLY on Thursdays in October — and registration is open now!

Whether you’re exploring a business idea or ready to take your existing venture to the next level, this five-session program is designed to give you practical tools, knowledge, and resources you can actually use.

💡 What will you learn?

Market Research & Feasibility — understand your market and evaluate your business idea
Financial Projections — learn how to plan and understand the numbers
Business Plan Development — turn your ideas into a clear business plan
AI & Social Media Tools — discover tools to help you work smarter and grow
Financing & Growth Strategies — explore ways to fund and expand your business
SWOT Analysis — identify your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats
🎯 Why attend?
✓ Live + virtual options
✓ Expert SBDC instructors
✓ Free 1-on-1 advising through the SBDC
✓ Certificate of completion
✓ Only $40 — FREE for full-time JCC students
✓ Connect and network with other entrepreneurs

📅 5 Thursdays in October
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Jamestown & Olean JCC Campuses + Virtual

If you’ve been thinking “I have a business idea, but I don’t know where to start” — or you’re ready to grow the business you already have — this class is for you.

🔥 Don’t wait until October to get started. Space is limited, so register today!

👉 Register here: https://sbdcjcc.regfox.com/growing-a-successful-small-business

Questions? Call 716-338-1024 or email [email protected]

🚨 JUST 2 DAYS AWAY! 🚨Don’t miss THIS Thursday’s WIN In Business training! 🎉🔥 NEW FORMAT. SAME GREAT WIN IN BUSINESS. NOW...
09/08/2026

🚨 JUST 2 DAYS AWAY! 🚨
Don’t miss THIS Thursday’s WIN In Business training! 🎉

🔥 NEW FORMAT. SAME GREAT WIN IN BUSINESS. NOW JUST $10!

We’re switching things up with a lighter brunch format—but you’ll still get the same great business training, local connections, and practical ideas you can put to work right away.

🤖 September Topic:
AI As Your Thought Partner: Social Media Smarter, Not Harder

Learn how to:
📱 Choose the right platforms for YOUR audience
💡 Build a social strategy you can actually maintain
🤖 Use AI to plan, create & stay consistent—without losing your voice
✨ Make social media work harder for your business

🎤 Guest Speaker: Erica Rose

🥐 Come for the brunch. Stay for the ideas, connections & tools!

📅 THIS Thursday, September 10
⏰ 11:30 AM–1:00 PM
💲 Only $10!

🚀 Spots are going fast—SIGN UP TODAY and join us Thursday!

👉 https://sbdcjcc.regfox.com/september-win-in-business

09/01/2026
Great things are coming in October!That's when our Growing A Successful Small Business training series starts!Register h...
09/01/2026

Great things are coming in October!

That's when our Growing A Successful Small Business training series starts!

Register here: https://sbdcjcc.regfox.com/growing-a-successful-small-business

Whether you're exploring a business idea or ready to grow an existing venture, this five-session program provides the practical tools to help you succeed. Learn to evaluate opportunities, develop a business plan, create financial projections, and use AI and social media for growth.

Topics Covered:
• Market Research & Feasibility
• Financial Projections
• Business Plan Development
• AI & Social Media Tools
• Financing & Growth Strategies
• SWOT Analysis

Why Attend?
✓ Live + virtual options
✓ Expert SBDC instructors with free 1-on-1 advising
✓ Certificate of completion
✓ Only $40 (free for full-time JCC students)
✓ Network with entrepreneurs

Dates: 5 Thursdays in October, 5:30-7:30 PM
Locations: Jamestown & Olean JCC Campuses / Virtual
Questions? Call 716-338-1024 or email [email protected]

Register here: https://sbdcjcc.regfox.com/growing-a-successful-small-business

Address

525 Falconer Street
Jamestown, NY
14702

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17163381024

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