Olean Business Development

05/26/2026

The Support Local Everything Golf Classic is one month away, with golfers set to hit the links on Friday, June 26, 2026!🏌

Registration closes on Friday, June 12 - just over 2 weeks away. Don't miss out on an impactful day of golf, networking, & giving back.

Sign up today at: www.oleanbd.com/golf-tournament

05/12/2026

The Support Local Everything Golf Classic is quickly approaching, with teams already securing their spot in this year's tournament!

Join Olean Business Development on June 26th for a great day of golf, networking, and community support! Gather your team, connect with local businesses, and help us .

Register or learn more today at https://www.oleanbd.com/golf-tournament.

04/15/2026

Olean Business Development Corporation is thrilled to present our Annual Report for 2025, which features our most recent activities and initiatives from the past year!

You can access the Annual Report by clicking this link: ➡️ https://www.oleanbd.com/post/2025-annual-report

04/10/2026

Buffalo Startup Week returns April 15-23, bringing together founders, investors, community leaders and ecosystem builders shaping the future of entrepreneurship in Western New York.

Highlights include founder-focused workshops, investor conversations, student innovation events and opportunities to connect with the region’s growing network of entrepreneurs and ecosystem builders. 👏

If you’re building, investing, mentoring or exploring the startup community in Western New York, Buffalo Startup Week is a chance to connect, learn and help shape what comes next. 💡

Register today at ➡️ https://www.wnyincubators.com/buffalo-startup-week

02/16/2026

A special thank you to Camoin Associates for highlighting the current entrepreneurial activity in Cattaraugus County; including The Laine Business Accelerator, CATTalyst COllective , and countless other impactful organizations & programs in our area.

If you work in economic development in a rural region, it’s worth paying attention to what's been happening in the City of Olean in Cattaraugus County, NY.

12/08/2025

⭐Apply to the Spark Fund TODAY!⭐

The CATTalyst Spark Fund provides financial support designed to ignite growth and innovation for established businesses in the community.
This accessible funding opportunity helps entrepreneurs scale their ventures while participating in a cohort model that fosters peer learning, collaboration, and mutual support.
📬Applications must be submitted through the CATTalyst COllective website or by mail by Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Click the link below to read more about the fund and application.
🔗https://www.cattalyst.org/cattalyst-spark-program

✨We look forward to providing the SPARK that will help your business grow!✨

12/03/2025

We're less than one week away from the 2025 Laine Business Accelerator Community Showcase on Tuesday, December 9th! Secure your spot today by clicking the link below.

Come to see the best and brightest entrepreneurs in the Olean area on December 9th at JCC!

12/02/2025

Cattaraugus Gives 2025 is here! Olean Business Development is passionate about revitalizing our community through our mission of propelling business and community development in the greater Olean area.

To learn more or support our mission, visit https://www.cattaraugusgives.org/organizations/olean-business-development.

I’m ready to support Olean Business Development on December 2, 2025 during Cattaraugus Gives 2025. Learn more about Olean Business Development and all the other organizations participating in Cattaraugus Gives 2025.

11/18/2025

We’re so excited to be a part of Cattaraugus Gives 2025! You can support our campaign by visiting cattaraugusgives.org and donating on December 2.