Resources for starting a Business in Hornell

If you are a new business looking to establish your business in the City of Hornell, the following tips will start you on your way.

If you wish to operate as a sole proprietorship or partnership, you must file a D.B.A. (Doing Business As) with the Steuben County Clerks Office, (607) 776-9631.  County offices are located at, 3 Pulteney Square, Bath, New York  14801, which is the County Seat for Steuben County.

If you wish to incorporate or want to determine whether your company name is already in use and protected by trademark, service mark or incorporation, contact the NYS Department of State, Division of  Corporations and Miscellaneous Records at (900) 835-2677.

 For retail opportunities and area events, contact June Pieklo,  Hornell Partners for Growth,    (607) 324-9786, located at the 40 Main Street, Hornell, New York  14843.

For information on leasing opportunities, loan programs and incentives contact: James W. Griffin,  City of Hornell Industrial Development Agency, (607) 324-0310, located at the Hornell Area Chamber of Commerce, 40 Main Street, Hornell, New York  14843.

For information regarding statistics, maps, Chamber directories, overall area information and various business oriented programs contact the Hornell Area Chamber of Commerce, (607) 324-0310, located at 40 Main Street, Hornell, New York  14843.

For On-the-Job Training programs for employers contact the  Hornell Area Chamber of Commerce, at (607) 324-0310 to set up a screening.

For information on Hornell's Community Development Administrations , tax credits and incentives, City loan programs and information on city wide business assistance, call Mayor Shawn Hogan or Kathleen Dear,  City Hall, (607) 324-7421, located at 82 Main Street, Hornell, New York  14843.

For information regarding business permits, building permits, occupancy permits, applications for a sign permit contact the City Clerk, Rob Roberts, (607) 324-7421, located at 82 Main Street, Hornell, New York  14843.    

For information regarding building permits, zoning regulations and other state/local codes, contact Dennis O'Brien, Code Enforcement Office, (607) 324-7421.

For information on the Master Plan for the City of Hornell, contact Mayor Shawn Hogan at (607) 324-7421 or JHL/Tecture at (607) 324-4329.

Public Works Department - (607) 324-7421 - contact David Oakes.

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