About the CCBDC
The Cattaraugus County Business Development Corporation (CCBDC) was created in 1995 as a unique partnership between the Cattaraugus County Department of Economic Development, Planning & Tourism, BOCES, and St. Bonaventure University. Based in Little Valley, New York, the CCBDC offers comprehensive services, most offered at little or no cost to clients.
The CCBDC is a non-profit corporation guided by a Board of Directors, a volunteer Executive Director and an Advisory Board.
Funding for the CCBDC is provided through Federal, State, County and Grant resources.
The Mission of the CCBDC
The CCBDC's mission is to provide education, service and support to new and existing Microenterprise businesses and entrepreneurs throughout Cattaraugus County.
Board of Directors
- Michelle Caya, Owner Caya Canopies
- Dr. Michael Fischer, Professor at St. Bonaventure University
- Jim Snyder, Owner Snyder Manufacturing
- Gregg Prockton, The Compass Group
Executive Director
Thomas Livak, Director Cattaraugus County Dept. of Economic Development, Planning & Tourism
Advisory Board
John Sayegh, Empire Zone, Inc.
Jerry E. Burrell, Chairperson Cattaraugus County Development & Agricultural Committee: Cattaraugus County Legislature
Crystal Abers, Cattaraugus County Legislative Chairman from Legislative District 1, serves on the Finance, Development & Agriculture, Human Services and Strategic Planning Committee and also serves as the Majority Leader.