News Coverage and Spotlights
- BBI & Start Up New York recognized in proposed legislation supporting self-employment for people with disabilities
New York State Senate January 4th - County Executive meets with Start-Up NY/Inclusive Entrepreneurship participants
Inside SU News Release – 06/01/11 - Rehab Management – The Interdiciplinary Journal of Rehabilitation– 01/03/11
- Entrepreneurs with disabilities launch nearly 50 businesses in Onondaga County
Inside SU News Release– 12/14/10
FDIC Money Smart Train-the-Trainer Workshop
Gifford Foundation Matched Savings Program for Entrepreneurs
The Gifford Foundation Matched Savings Program for Entrepreneurs provides up to $1,000 for 35 individuals. The program, paired with intensive education and coaching, aims to help people with disabilities start or expand a small business. A Matched Savings Account, also known as an Individual Development Account (IDA), provides a structured savings plan wherein each dollar a participant saves is matched according to a pre-determined ratio, up to a certain amount.
Related Project News
- BBI and Whitman School of Management collaborate on delivering a new Kauffman-funded course: “Inclusive Entrepreneurship“
- BBI awarded Enitiative grant: Inclusive Entrepreneurship for People with Disabilities to support Start-UP NY project
Entrepreneur’s Business Takes Flight
The Start-Up NY/Inclusive Entrepreneurship program helped Linda Erb and more than 60 other people with disabilities turn business ideas into reality.