Welcome to the Finger Lakes Business Information Clearinghouse (BIC)!  We hope you find the BIC to be an indispensable tool.  There are many ways to access the information located in this valuable web site. And, what’s more, access to the BIC is free!

Before you get started, here are a few tips to help you navigate the BIC site.

1. The “Local Resources” tab along the top border of the BIC site help you locate resources to help you start or grow your business. You can search for local resources in your area by zip code,  locale,  region, or resource type.  

2. Training videos offer online training, tools and templates especially for entrepreneurs and business owners.

3.The Demographics section gives you access to valuable statistical information.   

4.Events keep you up-to-date on local business happenings. 

5. The Small Business Search Engine in the upper left-hand corner allows you to search for information when you have a subject in mind.

6. In the center of the page, the BIC features content customized for the Finger Lakes Region!  This What’s New section highlights business news, events and featured articles and videos that keep you informed of happenings and topics most pertinent to entrepreneurs in the Finger Lakes Region.

Enjoy perusing the many aspects of the BIC information portal.  If you have suggestions to make the BIC an even more valuable resource, please do not hesitate to Contact Us .  Our contact information is located on the bottom of every page.  We will look forward to hearing from you!