L-R: Jeff Fitch, Wyoming County Business Accelerator Academy Program Co-Facilitator; Nate Caito and Nate Hibbard, Signlanguage, Inc.; Joshua Russell, Russell Real Estate Holdings; Stephanie Russell, Studio Cafe; Dan Butler, Image Out Graphics; Mike Fitch, Wyoming County Business Accelerator Academy Program Co-Facilitator
(WARSAW, NY) The Wyoming County Business Center is proud to announce the successful completion of its latest Wyoming County Business Accelerator Academy, an initiative aimed to empower local entrepreneurs and drive sustainable economic growth in Wyoming County.
This innovative program brought together a diverse group of business owners eager to refine their strategies and accelerate their growth. Through intensive class meetings with facilitators Mike Fitch and Jeff Fitch, participants developed tailored action plans that are set to transform their businesses and boost the profitability necessary for sustainable success in today’s competitive landscape. Below are the businesses that benefited from the Academy:
Image Out Graphics - Located at 7633 Route 39 in Perry, New York, Dan Butler became the proud owner of Image Out Graphics in July 2023. This Perry-based company specializes in customized vehicle graphics, signs, banners, posters, stickers, and much more tailored to your needs. Dan’s commitment to personalized service reflects his passion for both design and community engagement. For more details, visit imageoutgraphics.com or call 585-237-6017.
Russell Real Estate Holdings – Owner Joshua Russell revitalized his real estate business on Main Street in Warsaw, New York focusing on modernizing both residential and commercial rental units. His innovative approach is reshaping the local rental market by enhancing community living and working spaces in Wyoming County.
Signlanguage, Inc. – Signlanguage Inc. has been one of New York's premiere custom sign makers since 1986. The custom high-quality engraved business signs can be seen throughout Buffalo, Rochester, Pennsylvania, and New York. New owners Nate Caito and Nate Hibbard maintain an unshakable belief in the founders' value of handcrafted hands-on attention to every detail. From start to finish they will give you a sign that is not just uniquely yours, but impeccably made. Signlaungage is located at 6491 Route 20A, Perry, New York. Visit www.signlanguageinc.com or call 585-237-2620 to learn more.
Studio Cafe – Owner Stephanie Russell operates this charming cafe in Warsaw, New York. Stephanie offers espresso-based drinks and locally delicious baked goods. The gift shop is a platform for local artisans' handmade items, original artwork, pottery, and more. Stephanie hosts customized painting and ceramic classes for the community. Studio Cafe will relocate to 64 North Main Street, Warsaw, NY on December 2, 2024, enhancing its role as a centerpiece for local artistry and community engagement. For more information visit studiocafewarsaw.wordpress.com
The Academy also featured valuable insights from industry experts, including Brianna Stone of Tompkins Community Bank on securing loans and protecting against business fraud, Kim Brown-Webster of Complete Payroll on workplace culture, the importance of effective leadership, and strategies for team building, and Tom Lyon of Lyon Global on digital marketing, and understanding a customer’s buying process.
“The Wyoming County Business Accelerator Academy is integral to our mission of supporting local entrepreneurs. We invite all business owners—whether they’re established or just starting—to explore the resources available through our Economic Development website wycoida.org,” said Jim Pierce, President of the Wyoming County Business Center.
The Wyoming County Business Accelerator Academy is sponsored and supported by the Wyoming County Business Center, Inc. Board of Directors and the Wyoming County Board of Supervisors. Program funding resources are provided by the Marjorie and Charles Van Arsdale Family Fund at the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo and Key Bank.
The next session of the Wyoming County Business Accelerator Academy is set to begin on April 8, 2025. Classes will take place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Ag & Business Center in Warsaw, with limited seating available. To learn more about the many programs offered through the Wyoming County Business Center and the current class schedules visit wycoida.org or contact Jennifer Tyczka at (585) 786-3764 or by email at jtyczka@wycoida.org
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