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| Build Your Business In Hancock, NY Hancock has a wealth of natural, human and physical resources. Hancock, at it’s peak, provided over 700 skilled manufacturing and administration jobs for such companies as Louisville Slugger and Becton Dickinson. Over 250,000 square feet of manufacturing and office space is currently available for sale or lease in the Hancock area. Hancock enjoys high speed internet availability, route 17 and heavy rail access for moving information as well as goods. Natural Resources Hancock hardwoods are among the best in the world and are used in the manufacture of fine furniture, cabinetry, sporting equipment, flooring, interior molding, pallets, railroad ties, and other applications where high quality hardwoods are called for. A few of the species that can be harvested in the Hancock area are: birch, maple, oak, cherry, curly maple, ash, and red oak. beech, butternut, elm, poplar, and walnut. You can manufacture your finished product where your raw material is readily available without the worry of excessive transportation costs. Bluestone manufacture is not only one the foundations of the local economy, but literally the foundation of many American iconic structures as well, such as, The Statue of Liberty, and Empire State Building. Bluestone is a popular dimensional stone due to it’s durability, attractive appearance and the it’s “workability” in the hands of a skilled mason. It is a proven natural material used in fabricating city curbs, sidewalks, walkways, retaining walls, foundations, facades, terraces, patios and other architectural and building structures. Human Resources The Hancock Area Chamber of Commerce has created a roundtable of experts in real estate development, marketing, legal, engineering, insurance, and business administration to aid in your company start up or relocation. Take advantage of their free consultation by filing out the contact form here. Join us. We Mean Business. You will have your own private Mentor from Business Mentor NY, New York State’s Mentoring Program. Click here for more information You will also receive advice from people that provide The Federal Reserve Bank of New York with economic projections, retail business data, and opinions. Business for Rent and For Sale Town Of Hancock Golf Course  Designed by Robert Trent Jones.The Hancock Golf Course is owned by the Town Of Hancock. We are currently entertaining all offers with regard to selling or leasing the Hancock Golf Course.The property consists of 99 acres, a completely refurbished Clubhouse, and a utility warehouse building. All natural gas/mineral rights convey with the property. All equipment, including, but not limited to: Gang mowers, Tractors, Power trimmers, fertilizers and other items necessary for the operation and maintenance of the golf course are included in the sale. Lease terms are negotiable. For Sale by Owner$700,000 Ann Green, Town Clerk 607-637-3651Web Site:eMail:  Former BD building in Hancock, NY. Units from 5,000 square feet to 25,000 square feet. Suitable for manufacturing, assembly, and warehousing. Excellent for expansion of your facility from other geographic areas. Features:-T1 and or DSL networking.-Internet cameras allow you to monitor operations from other facilities or your headquarters in real time over the Internet.-Sections are approved for FDA regulated Medical Device Manufacturing and include Epoxy flooring.-Skilled and dedicated workforce in the area.-Located in an Empire Zone For Lease by Owner 159 Lafayette Drive Syosset, NY 11791-0678 Tel: 516-496-7200 ext. 205 Fax: 516-496-7751http://branchplants.com/ Partially Rented  Established Sign Business.Includes all computer equipment, cutters, sign stock,sand blasting equip., etc. Owner will train for 30 days.Financing available for credit worthy buyer.$25,000 951 Lower Cadosia Rd, Hancock, NY 13783 Phone: 607.637.5688 eMail: Contact the real estate agents listed on this web site for more listings.Many business opportunities exist in the Hancock area that are not listed here. Contact the Chamber for assistance in relocating or starting your company. Click here to contact us. It is the sole responsibility of the user of this site to ascertain the correctness and/or factual nature of the information contained on this web site and to exercise due diligence. The Hancock Area Chamber of Commerce, it’s employees and/or vendors are not responsible for any errors, omissions, or content of the listings on this web site. Local Financial Institutions NBT 11 East Main St. Hancock, New York 13783 Phone: (607) 637-2611 Sidney Federal Credit Union 494 West Main St. Hancock, New York 13783 Phone: (607) 637-3300 Wayne Bank Route 370 Lakewood, PA 18439 Phone: (570) 798-3000 Community Bank & Trust Route 370 Lakewood, PA 18439 Phone: (570) 798-2900 Other Resources Women’s Enterprise Development Center http://wedcbiz.org/ Greater Binghamton SCORE provides free and confidential business counseling http://www.greaterbinghamtonscore.org/ Tax RollDelaware County Visit Hancock, New York Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Hancock Chamber of Commerce Hancock Central School Hancock Community Education Foundation Delaware County History O & W Railroad Hancock Partners “Honest” Eddie Murphy Utility Emergency Numbers Alzheimer’s Care Facilities | Government & Private Resources Federal Senator Kirsten GillibrandU.S. SenateCapital Office Phone: (202) 224-4451State Office Phone: (212) 688-6262  Senator Charles SchumerU.S. SenateCapital Office Phone: (202) 224-6542State Office Phone: (212) 486-4430  Representative Claudia TenneyU.S. Representative for New York’s 22nd congressional district U.S. Representative Claudia Tenney  Representative Antonio DelGatoU.S. Representative for New York’s 19th congressional district U.S. Representative Antonio Delgato  Small Business Administration Syracuse District Office 224 Harrison Street 5th FloorSyracuse, NY 13202 Phone: 315-471-9393 Fax: 315-471-9288 http://www.sba.gov/ Elmira Branch Office 333 E. Water Street 4th FloorElmira, NY 14901 Phone: 607-734-8130 Syracuse District Office 224 Harrison Street 5th FloorSyracuse, NY 13202 Phone: 315-471-9393 State www.startup-ny.com START-UP NY is a groundbreaking new initiative from Governor Andrew M. Cuomo that will provide major incentives for businesses to relocate, start up or significantly expand in New York State through affiliations with public and private universities, colleges and community colleges. Businesses will have the opportunity to operate state and local tax-free on or near academic campuses, and their employees will pay no state or local personal income taxes. In addition, businesses may qualify for additional incentives. The New New YorkFunding, state contract acquisition, expediting state permits and licenses, exporting opportunities, compliance information, and tax incentives. http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/ils/ This link provides a single point of access to information services provided by New York State Government agencies, the State Legislature and the Judiciary. Assembly memberJoe Angelino Assembly District 122 State SenatorFred Akshar 52nd Senate District Department of Environmental Conservation Pete Lopez, Commissioner County Delaware County Industrial Development AgencyAids businesses with consulting, capital formation, workforce training & incentives and PILOT programs (Payment In Lieu Of Taxes) Local Town Ann Green, Town Clerk 661 West Main Street Hancock, NY 13783 Office: (607) 637-3651 Fax: (607) 637-4617 Email: clerk@hancock.net Web site:Sub-division PDF Application DownloadSub-division PDF Regulations Download Village VILLAGE MAYOR Carolann McGrath 85 E. Front Street, Hancock, N.Y. 13783 (607) 637-5341 CLERK/TREASURER/TAX COLLECTOR Phyllis Falsetta 85 E. Front Street, Hancock, N.Y. 13783 (607) 637-5341 DEPUTY CLERK/TREASURER Monika Noble 85 E. Front Street, Hancock, N.Y. 13783 (607) 637-5341 Utilities New York State Electric & Gas Box 5234 Binghamton, New York 13902-5234 800-572-1111 Main number 800-572-1131 Report electric trouble 800-572-1111 Report gas trouble 800-600-2275 Account information www.nyseg.com Pennsylvania Electric Company Plaza Drive Towanda, PA 570-265-7191 Main number 800-822-2132 Report electric trouble 800-982-4070 Billing/moves 800-882-2132 Before you dig Hancock Telephone Company 34 Read Street Hancock, New York 13783 607-637-9911 Business office 607-637-9911 Service Hancock Video – Cable TV 34 Read Street Hancock, New York 13783 607-637-2568 Pronet, LLC – Internet access 34 Read Street Hancock, New York 13783 607-637-1999 www.pronetisp.net A directory of all Hancock area businesses Not on the list? 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