Helping grow local businesses
The Hub
In 2018, the PCD secured a 5-year NYSTAR grant to establish and operate The Hub business incubator in collaboration with Colgate University’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program. This co-working, meeting, and mentoring space is located at 8 Lebanon Street in Hamilton, but oversees programming, events, outreach & business services support throughout Madison County. This grant has now been renewed through 2028 and Madison County has also pledged support for the programming. The Hub is managed by the PCD and is CNY’s only state-certified business incubator. The Hub offers business advising and mentorship, co-working, networking, and more. Check out their website for more information.
Significant events have included:
Small Business Summit- Event at SUNY Morrisville
Rural Equity Group Programming
Partnership with Buy Madison Events and Programming
Creative Cohorts
Round Tables with your Political Representatives
WISE Partnership for Women in Business Mentoring
Through a CNY Community Foundation grant, The Hub business incubator has partnered with WISE of Syracuse to deliver free business mentoring to women entrepreneurs.
Earlville for Earlville
Earlville for Earlville is a community-based group focused on understanding the needs of Earlville and taking action to address those needs. The Earlville for Earlville project is led by a partnership that includes the Village of Earlville, the Town of Hamilton, Town of Sherburne, the Earlville Free Library, the Partnership for Community Development, the Upstate Institute at Colgate University, and others. Most importantly, the project will include anyone who lives or has lived in Earlville; property owners, businesses, and even includes our youth. The project will provide several ways for any residents who want to share their voice to be included in the conversation.
Hamilton Chamber of Commerce
In 2021, the PCD took over fiscal responsibility for the Hamilton Business Alliance, which is now operating as the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce. A new leadership committee of Chamber members is in place to plan and run the organization including promotional services for its members, small business grant programs, and community fundraising events such as Supper Under the Stars and Holiday Carriage Rides. The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization that strives to increase collaboration and cooperation between businesses in and around Hamilton. Check out their website to learn about membership, member businesses, and local business events.