The Adirondack Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) is proud to announce the launch of the State Small Business Credit Initiative(SSBCI)

Request for Qualifications for Professional Services for Small Business Support

AEDC is seeking submittals of qualifications for services to its small business clients, particularly to be used in support of its State Small Business Credit Initiative Technical Assistance (SSBCI-TA) grant through NY State Empire State Development (ESD).

Expertise Sought

AEDC is seeking experienced professional subcontractors to serve small business clients in the following areas:

• Legal (practicing attorney in NYS), including Human Resources

• Accounting (and bookkeeping)

• Financial Advisory-Strategic business evaluation (finance/operations-focused)

• Financial Advisory- Business counseling (focused on loan readiness)

Time commitment

Services would be rendered for the period of June 1, 2025 through at least May 30, 2026. Renewal beyond this time is possible. The expected time commitment would vary by client demand but not exceed 20 hours per month.

Qualifications/Submittal

A minimum of 2-3 years of personal or corporate/organizational experience is required in the area of expertise. Please provide the following:

- Letter of introduction summarizing relevant expertise, detailing individual or individuals who would provide services

- Organization/corporation/personal resume detailing at least 2-3 years of relevant experience

- Provide hourly rate for services

- At least one professional small business reference

AEDC is an Equal Opportunity employer. Applicants that meet the criteria for SSBCI “socially disadvantaged” individuals1 or businesses are encouraged to apply. If applicable, please provide this qualification within the response.

Please send above, or any questions, to Santana Vicencio-LaBarre, Business Counselor at AEDC, at: svcicencio-labarre@adirondackedc.org

no later than May 30, 2025.

1 (1) membership of a group that has been subjected to racial or ethnic prejudice or cultural bias within American society; (2) gender; (3) veteran status; (4) limited English proficiency; (5) physical handicap; (6) long-term residence in an environment isolated from the mainstream of American society; (7) membership of a federally or state-recognized Indian Tribe; (8) long-term residence in a rural community; (9) residence in a U.S. territory; (10) residence in a community undergoing economic transitions (including communities impacted by the shift towards a net-zero economy or deindustrialization); or (11) membership of another “underserved community”

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Funding provided by a grant from Empire State Development.

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