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NYS Commercial Security Tax Credit for Small Retail Businesses
Small retail businesses, with 50 or fewer employees, that have incurred expenses this year to upgrade theft prevention measures may qualify for the $3,000.00 tax credit. Applications are due by October 31st. All applications will be processed in the order they are received.To apply: New York State Commercial Security Tax Credit Questions may be directed to the Retail Theft Prevention Unit at RetailTheftUnit@dcjs.ny.gov.View the program brochure.
Town to Open Microenterprise Grant Program Applications this Fall
The 2025 Microenterprise grant program will open for applications this Fall. We are awaiting the funding award, but anticipate to open applications on October 15, 2025. Informational sessions will be held on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 8:30 a.m., Town Hall, Room 101, and Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. via Zoom. Please register here. First launched in Bethlehem in 2014, the program has supported 29 businesses to date through four funding rounds to support new and existing microenterprises
