The Office of Business and Community Relations (OBCR) enhances and promotes sustainable economic vitality through job creation & training, economic growth, and community development.

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The following is a list of services The Office of Business and Community Relations offers or plays an active part in:

Small Business Development Center (SBDC) - For Today's Entrepreneurs

The SBDC is a major public-private partnership between government and higher education. A team of professional counselors provides one-on-one services to small businesses and entrepreneurs, helping business plans and resolve organizational, financial, marketing, technical and other business-related issues.

Workforce Development Board - We Mean Business

A working community is a strong community, and the goal of the Workforce Development Board (WDB) is to create a diverse, high-quality work force. The WDB writes and obtains training grants for the private and public sectors, and provides workforce needs assessments to area businesses.

Leadership Oswego County - Nurturing Growth, Creating Leaders

Leadership Oswego County is a program that prepares individuals to become the community leaders of the future. Over a nine-month period the leadership class completes an intensive course of study of Oswego County, its resources, residents and vital issues, and develops crucial networking and leadership skills.

Business Commons - Building Business, Building Community

The Business Commons is a business resource center available tot he business community and SUNY Oswego students. It provides on-line computer stations and a reference library for market research and business planning. The Business Commons is located on the first floor of Rich Hall, directly across from the OBCR office.

Entrepreneurial Training Programs - Ensuring Success

Workshops and training programs provide the skills individuals need in starting or expanding a small business. Programs include classroom training designed to guide the entrepreneur through all aspects of starting and running a business, including expansion or diversification.

Partnerships and Initiatives - Working Together for a Brighter Future

OBCR provides the opportunity for faculty and students to participate in partnerships and initiatives with a variety of state agencies and employers. Examples include managing the New York State Office of Temporary Disability contract for state and local departments of social services, consulting and training programs, and assisting the community as it explores renewable energy options.

Public Issues Forums - Sharing a Wealth of Knowledge

Public Issues Forums provide an opportunity to bring information about current issues and technologies to those who have a need or interest to know more. These forums bring individuals from business, industry, education, government and the general public together to explore specific topics and provide opportunities for informal networking.

Technical Assistance Center - Yielding Productivity and Progress

The Technical Assistance Center provides support to local government and non-profit community agencies. Services include workshops, research, and grant writing.

Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) - Benefiting Our Seniors and Our Community

RSVP places and supports people age 55 and older in volunteer assignments they find meaningful and rewarding, while at the same time satisfying community needs. RSVP targets Oswego County's most pressing needs and develops mutually beneficial programming to address those needs.

The Office of Business and Community Relations
103 Rich Hall, SUNY Oswego, Oswego, NY 13126
Phone - 315.312.3492
Fax - 315.312.3374