Local Resources For Your Business - Many Of Which Are Absolutely Free!

Cazenovia Area Community Development Association (CACDA)

A grassroots nonprofit focused on enhancing downtown vitality and community development in Cazenovia. CACDA organizes public-surveys, supports revitalization projects, and offers a platform for local business owners and community members to share ideas for improving the village center. Click Here to see their most current list of completed and ongoing projects. www.cacda.net

Madison County Tourism

While primarily a tourism promotion agency, this organization provides business-friendly resources including listing and partnership opportunities, marketing exposure for agritourism/retail/hospitality businesses, and connection to local visitor data. Great for businesses looking to tap into local visitors and community networks. Visit: madisontourism.commadisontourism.com

The Hub of Hamilton NY

Located in downtown Hamilton, this is the county’s only New York State-certified business incubator. They offer coworking space, workshops, mentorship, one-on-one business counseling, and pop-up retail opportunities — perfect for both startups and established small businesses. Visit: hubmadisoncounty.org

Madison County Industrial Development Agency (IDA)

This agency supports business expansion and relocation in Madison County by offering access to incentives, available properties, workforce and site-selection data, utilities information, and business-resource directories. Visit: madisoncountyida.com

Madison County Industrial Development Agency (MCIDA)

A county-wide support agency focused on business growth, relocation and expansion. It offers access to available properties, workforce data, utilities/support infrastructure and networking opportunities within Madison County. Visit: madisoncountyida.com

Madison County Workforce Development Center

Located within the county’s economic development hub, this center provides one-stop services for businesses seeking to recruit, train and retain staff. Great resource if your business is hiring or developing workforce strategies. Visit: madisoncounty.ny.gov – Economic Development

North Central Small Business Development Center (SBDC) – Madison County Satellite This is a no-/low-cost advisory program for small business owners and entrepreneurs (business planning, marketing, financing, etc.). Their satellite office in Madison County provides accessible local support rather than only remote. Visit: northcentralsbdc.org/madison.html northcentralsbdc.org

Madison County Farm Bureau If your business touches agriculture, food systems, land use or rural-business operations, this is a great connector. They support farmers and farm-adjacent businesses (which is relevant in our region). Visit: nyfb.org – Madison Countynyfb.org

Buy Madison A county‑wide initiative dedicated to encouraging local purchasing across Madison County — from goods and services to dining and professional services — so more dollars stay in our community, supporting jobs and nonprofit programs. Visit: buymadisoncountyny.com