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We work with new and existing businesses from main street lifestyle to agriculture, manufacturing, and more in all stages of development, from concept through exit. Some areas we cover include:
One-on-one advisement
General start-up assistance
Business plan development
Cash flow projections
Marketing strategies
Funding opportunities
Lending preparation
MWBE certification assistance
Veteran certification assistance
Formation of business entity
Read about our experienced advisors below and request an appointment.
Travis is the Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Colgate University’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation program. As a serial entrepreneur and experienced adviser to numerous startups with decades of business innovation experience, Travis is an incredible resource for student, alumni, and community entrepreneurs, offering tailored guidance and helping them to access the resources they need along their entrepreneurial journeys. Millman has worked in multiple industries, including healthcare, educational technology, and digital media. He is also a recognized expert in subscription business models and Software-as-a-Service (Saas).
Before assuming his role at Colgate, Travis was the first entrepreneur-in-residence at UConn Stamford’s data-science initiative, focusing primarily on startups in the digital health and financial technology sectors. Prior to this, Millman honed his startup and innovation skills in leadership roles at Audible.com, EnglishCentral, Pearson, and Neuvotion. He also served as a senior consultant and venture adviser to Philips Healthcare and Samsung NEXT.
Additionally, Millman has an abiding interest in mental health and well-being, and he has been an invited speaker at several professional associations, including the National Academy of Neuropsychology, the American Academy of Neurology, and the National Council of Behavioral Health.
Millman lives and works in Hamilton, NY and is delighted to be part of the CNY entrepreneurial community.
Travis’s specialties: health care, educational technology, digital media, subscription businesses
Paul is a veteran of more than 30 years of directing sales, marketing, business development and venture creation programs in diverse industries. He has held executive positions in markets such as imaging devices, communications equipment, enterprise software, equipment leasing, and the performing arts, and has extensive experience in general management as the executive director of two very different non-profits.
He served as executive director of one of the leading business incubators in New York State, held elected office in a local municipality, and founded a marketing communications firm serving a diverse client mix.
Paul’s background is extensive in leadership and team building as well as network creation for purposes of business growth. For many years Paul has mentored entrepreneurs to create and advance their businesses and offers guidance in the areas of venture creation, business planning, financial modeling, and angel and venture funding.
Paul’s specialties: tech, innovation, medical, 3d printing, manufacturing, and marketing
James Willey provides business advisement services to a variety of small businesses and entrepreneurs engaged in starting, managing, growing, or purchasing a business. Willey has been with the Mohawk Valley Small Business Development Center since 2022.
Willey previously worked for Mohawk Valley Community College’s Advanced Institute of Manufacturing since 2018 as a Coordinator of the SUNY Apprenticeship Program.
Willey holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Marketing from SUNY Polytechnic Institute.
James’s specialties: workforce development, manufacturing, fluent in English and Spanish
Gwenn Werner
Gwenn is Madison County's small business advisor for the HUB and WISE Women's Business Center. She specializes in mentoring and empowering small business owners by connecting them with the resources they need to succeed.
Gwenn, a serial entrepreneur, brings a wealth of experience to her role as the current President of Parry's, Hamilton's Modern Day General Store, co-owner of Ashling Acres, a lodging and events business, and newly launched fitness business Plank Hamilton.
Gwenn's experiences include navigating the NYS WBE certification process, starting, expanding and selling small businesses, and the day to day functions of a business including marketing, accounting, inventory management and customer service.