Welcome to the Hub!
We are a community of entrepreneurs. We believe that given the right tools, connections and knowledge, anyone who really wants to, can start or grow their own business. Located in the heart of the Village of Hamilton, we work with businesses, agriculture, and nonprofits throughout southern Madison County, home to an abundance of natural resources and an industrious workforce. The Hub is the center of an entrepreneurial ecosystem that consists of:
- a building at 20 Utica St. that offers coworking space and a collaborative environment;
- a robust variety of programming from workshops to networking, designed to support local entrepreneurs from idea to acceleration;
- resources that include funding opportunities, mentorship and professional advisors;
We are intent on fueling regional business growth!
A partnership between The Partnership for Community Development (PCD) and Colgate University’s Thought Into Action (TIA) Entrepreneurship Program, the Hub is funded through the Empire State Development New York State Business Incubator Program and is a New York State Certified Business Incubator. We look forward to working with you.
The Hub is constantly adapting to better serve the local business community and we are excited to keep you in the loop on a variety of new offerings
First: we will be offering the front section of The Hub at 20 Utica Street as a pop-up retail location for small businesses! If you are an emerging small business, you may not have the capital to rent a brick and mortar location on an ongoing basis. This space is perfect if you rely heavily on online sales but want some foot traffic as well, or you’re just starting out and want to test the waters before locking down a space.
Utica Street is one of the most highly trafficked areas in downtown Hamilton, with parking for customers and huge windows to show off your products!
The space can be totally customized to your needs — decorate and style as you like!
Please share this with someone who may be interested in a pop-up location. If that’s YOU, get in touch with our director Melissa at [email protected] for more details and highly competitive pricing!
What We Offer
Coworking
Located at 20 Utica St. in Hamilton NY, The Hub offers more than 3,000 square feet of co-working space with two private conference rooms, a phone booth, high speed internet, full printing/scanning capabilities, 24/7 access, a kitchenette, and a projector for presentations or remote meetings. It is also home to the Thought Into Action Entrepreneurship program at Colgate University.
Programming
We offer a variety of programming including workshops, trainings, webinars and networking events designed for businesses in all stages of development. We also host a series of ‘Office Hours’ – one-on-one appointments that connect entrepreneurs and business owners with experts who provide guidance and advice specific to their current situation and challenges.
Resources
We provide a variety of resources to help with business needs, including access to funding; mentorship; a professional advisory board; and an online catalog of resources. Our newsletter provides updates on government regulations, grant opportunities, and other pertinent information. We also partner with local Small Business Development Centers whose advisors work one-on-one with clients.
Advising
We work with new and existing businesses, main street lifestyle businesses, agriculture, manufacturing, and much more in all stages of development, from concept through exit. The Hub is offering no-cost, confidential business advisement services to individuals and companies.
Mission Statement
The Hub supports local businesses and fosters entrepreneurial and economic growth in the region by providing funding, mentoring, training, space, and a network of professional advisors. We work with new and existing businesses, including agriculture, in all stages of development, from concept through exit.
