Referrals. An important part of BEDC's work is to ensure that those seeking assistance are helped as best possible. If we can not directly assist a client, we will refer them to more appropriate resources within our extensive network of government agencies, community-based and other non-profit organizations, and business contacts.

Liaison for Government Agencies and Programs. BEDC works closely with many City, State, and Federal agencies, in order to help entrepreneurs and businesses identify and utilize government programs and resources.

Department of State Division of Corporation - The Corporation and Business Entity Database. Includes business and not for profit corporations, limited partnerships, limited liability companies and limited liability partnerships, as well as other miscellaneous businesses. Please note that the database does not include corporate or other business entity assumed names filed pursuant to General Business Law, §130. Assumed name filings are filed and maintained by the Division of Corporations for corporations, limited liability companies and limited partnerships. Although maintained by the Division of Corporations, searches of records of assumed names used by corporations, limited liability companies and limited partnerships must be made by a written, faxed or e-mail request to the Division. All other entities such as general partnerships, sole proprietorships and limited liability partnerships file an assumed name certificate directly with the county clerk in each county in which the entity conducts or transacts business. Click here for more information