Resource Guides

Our Guide to Registering Your Business with the Delaware County Clerk will help you navigate the process of registering a business name or corporation. It includes information about licenses and permits, legal structure for your new business, tax information, employer responsibilities, and contact information for local resources.

Our Business Advocacy Resource Guide is designed to help you connect and engage public officials in Delaware County, Albany, and Washington, D.C. This guide includes contact information of officals and senior staff as well as tips for communicating that will maximize your efforts.

Making the decision to be a fair-chance employer to someone with a criminal record, or “justice-involved individuals”, is a significant step which requires careful reflection and understanding to ensure that your company has a solid understanding of the impact this decision will have. To ensure that you have all the facts before you begin, we’ve outlined some important legal and ethical implications that must be considered and properly implemented to maximize the outcomes for both employer and those that you may hire.

Our Small Business Resource Guide is drawn from multiple publicly accessible online sources.  Brief descriptions are given of organizations and programs that help companies establish, maintain, or expand their operations.  This is a quick reference guide to programs, services, and resources to aid the Delaware County Regional Business Community.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, and BELONGING (DEIB) in the workplace have become increasingly important to both small and large employers, and both locally as well as across the nation. Having a diverse workforce brings new perspectives and ideas to your business, and prioritizing DEIB concepts can help attract top talent.