​Mission and I​mpact

Supporting aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators to launch, small
and ​medium sized businesses ​to grow, and our communities to thrive.
The SBDC Brockport provides customized solutions through confidential  business advisement at no charge, along with educational services and research. Through individualized economic assistance,  the SBDC advocates for small and medium-sized enterprises,  entrepreneurs, and innovators while addressing business’ evolving needs.​

Our goal is to enhance the economic growth and well-being of Genesee, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, and Wayne Counties. ​ Since our start in 1987, our expert business advisors at the SBDC Brockport have worked directly with ​ 22,743 businesses, helping them to invest $252,450,476 in the area's economy, and create or save 9,218 jobs.

22,743
Businesses 
 $252,450,476
Invested
9,218
Jobs​

Partnership Program

The Small Business Development Center at SUNY Brockport is part of a partnership program with the U.S Small Business Administration and administered by the State University of New York. Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Small Business Administration. All U.S. Small Business Administration funded programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. 

Success Story​

Roc Paper Straws, LLC is a woman-owned manufacturing plant producing paper drinking straws. Its mission is to replace plastic straws with biodegradable paper drinking straws. Dissatisfied with the available products, Karrie Laughton and her daughter decided to manufacture their own brand of straws. Roc Paper Straws, LLC needed SBDC assistance to provide business plan revisions, financial forecasting, liaison assistance with financial institutions, and general business start-up advice.  
“[Advisor] Gina Mangiamele was able to guide us through some pretty big hurdles along
with compiling mountains of information we needed to finally get the funding we were applying
for. Roc Paper Straws is now officially up and running with the help of the SBDC." 
Difficulties arose with lenders rejecting their funding requests, requiring new approaches to find financing. SBDC Business Advisor Gina Mangiamele remained steadfast in assisting the Laughtons to achieve their goals. She provided business plan assessment and revisions, financial forecasts, loan packaging, and liaison support. Rochester Economic Development Corporation (REDCO) funded the project for $200,000, and the Laughtons received a grant for $50,000. They were able to close on the REDCO loan and now have the funding necessary to start manufacturing. Ms. Laughton hosted an open house and ribbon cutting in September 2022 that was well attended by citizens, relatives, politicians and the SBDC.
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Hours, Location & Parking

​Our headquarters is located in the heart of downtown Rochester, NY.  Remote and satellite office hours are available for appointments. We look forward to working with you.​
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SBDC Brockport
​161 Chestnut Street, 5th Floor
Rochester, NY 14604

PARKING OPTIONS
Washington Square Garage
On-Street Metered Parking
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HOURS
Monday - Friday
9AM - 5PM

PHONE
585-395-8410
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EMAIL
[email protected]