Dear Putnam County Business Community,

Your weekly dose of insights and opportunities is here! Stay connected with the latest updates from the Putnam County Business Council, where we spotlight local trends and statewide developments to fuel your growth and success.

Together, we’re building a thriving, dynamic community. Let’s keep the momentum going!

Warm regards,

Nat Prentice

President, Putnam County Business Council
BCW New Year Blast
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 2025 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition (GAFC) offers $75,000 to $150,000 in prize awards during two stages to eligible entrepreneur support organizations (ESOs) to accelerate the growth and maturity of innovation ecosystems. The Stage One application portal opens on January 8, and we are hosting a pre-application webinar on January 9, 3 – 4 PM ET to help you prepare.
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Americans Moved to Low-Tax States in 2024
Where are Americans moving to? The latest commerical moving data finds that Americans are moving to low-tax states from high-tax states.
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5 things to watch as 2025 New York legislative session begins
Affordability has been a centerpiece, but there are other competing needs that could make implementing policies that create affordability tricky.
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New Yorkers could get surprise $250 in the mail from unclaimed funds thanks to new state law
New Yorkers could grab up as much as $250 this year from state government without dealing with the haggle of making a request thanks to a state law, according to Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli.
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41 States That Won’t Tax Social Security Benefits in 2025
Social Security plays a big role in many Americans’ retirement security. In fact, 40% of Americans ages 65 and older rely on Social Security for at least half their income, according to the AARP. But…
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NYC congestion pricing: 10 things New Yorkers should know
NY needs to know about congestion pricing, a plan to reduce traffic & fund transit improvements. It will charge vehicles entering Manhattan’s core area.
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