Launch1000 Grads:

It's Time to Fill Out Your Final Grant Reporting

We're Here to Help!

As part of the Launch1000 entrepreneurial education program, all participants are required to document how their Launch1000 grant money is spent. In order to help you correctly complete the two required forms, the Westchester County Office of Economic Development will host three webinars this week to walk attendees through the process and answer any questions. The webinars will also be recorded.

June 21 at 5:30 PM (English)

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83183181085?pwd=MXE4WGFYdGdBK2ExZklBbTdvTFhoQT09

Meeting ID: 831 8318 1085

Passcode: 106810

June 21 at 6:30 PM (Spanish)

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88413578396?pwd=dllHc3pud2ZXL2FCL3ZlKzR1RytIZz09

Meeting ID: 884 1357 8396

Passcode: 650572

June 22 at 10:00 AM (English)

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82621594259?pwd=eGd4RWM0TlRiRVhleStIUjV0TytHQT09

Meeting ID: 826 2159 4259

Passcode: 768303

$250 Million COVID-19 Capital Costs Tax Credit Program Application Deadline Extended

Empire State Development has announced that the application deadline for their

$250 million COVID-19 Capital Costs Tax Credit Program has been extended until September 30, 2023. New York State small businesses that made investments to comply with emergency orders and regulations in response to COVID-19 can apply for a refundable tax credit of up to $25,000.

The program is open to all small independently owned and operated businesses operating in New York State with 100 employees or less and gross receipts of less than

$2.5 million. In addition, a small business must have incurred at least $2,000 of qualifying expenses between January 1, 2021 and December 31, 2022. 

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Westchester Biomaterials Startup UNCAGED Innovations Raises

$2 Million in Pre-Seed Funding

Round includes investment from Jaguar Land Rover's VC Arm

UNCAGED Innovations, a biomaterials company based in White Plains that combines the power of nature and technology to reimagine leather, has successfully raised

$2 million in a pre-seed funding round. The investment comes from Jaguar Land Rover's VC fund, InMotion Ventures, alongside other notable investors. The company's innovative material is not only cruelty-free, but it's also eco-friendly and biodegradable, making it a game changer for the automotive industry.

Additional investors include VegInvest, Stray Dog Capital, Alwyn Capital, Hack Capital, and GlassWalls Syndicate.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Legal Considerations for Small Business

SCORE Hudson Valley & Greater NY Chapters

Date: June 21

Time: 12:00 PM

WEDC Summer Social

WEDC

Date: June 21

Time: 5:00 PM

An MWBE Journey from Sub to Prime Contractor

WEDC

Date: June 22

Time: 12:00 PM