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Reminder: Burt Street Office Closing Permanently beginning Monday, June 8.

Due to I-81 construction and roadwork, our last day at 516 Burt St will be Friday, June 5. We are sorry for the inconvenience! CoopFed is working together with Syracuse Housing Authority to identity a new location for our office. In the meantime, please visit our other locations.

Advising and Assistance

Guidance and Support for Small Businesses

Are you considering a business idea? Hatching a plan to expand? Starting or advancing a nonprofit? Coop Fed is here for you.

Join our Business Email List for important updates. Get alerts about grants, exclusive programs, and other small business resources as they become available.

Cooperative Federal offers seminars and webinars for small business owners on topics such as understanding financial statements, building good credit, how to prepare a successful loan application, getting your business documents organized, brand strategy and more.

 

Upcoming and On-Demand Sessions

Join our email list to receive alerts about upcoming sessions,or contact us if you’re interested in organizing a session.

 

Meet with our business specialists to discuss your business ideas, get feedback on your business plan and marketing strategy, ask questions about business financing, and prepare funding applications. We encourage our borrowers to meet with advisors before and after receiving a loan. We want to be partners in your success!

Request a Consultation

If you need a formal business course, a mentor, or hands-on assistance creating a business plan, Cooperative Federal can refer you to expert business advisors at local non-profit organizations. Check out our Resources or send us a message.

When a business applies for a loan, the decision is partly based on the owner’s financial background. For that reason, it’s very important for entrepreneurs to build good credit and work on repairing any negative history. Cooperative Federal offers personal financial counseling to help you

  • Review and understand your credit report
  • Dispute errors
  • Deal with debts
  • Consolidate payments, and
  • Enhance your credit score.

Make an appointment with a Certified Counselor.