Start Your Business

in Lewis County, New York

Ready, Set, Start-Up.

Naturally Lewis offers a variety of start-up and business support services at no-cost to our Lewis County business community. We want to ensure that you have the proper support to build a sustainable business model. Businesses have access to the following resources/services for business growth:

Business Planning
Funding Opportunities
Business Transition Services
Free Networking Events
Naturally Lewis E-Newsletter Updates

Jenna Lauraine

Programs & Partnerships Director

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How to Work With Us.

Are you ready to connect with Naturally Lewis, Inc.? Here's how it works:

Create a Business Plan

Before working with Naturally Lewis, you'll want to have a completed business plan. We recommend working with our partners at the North Central Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for FREE assistance in creating your business plan!

Connect With the SBDC

Complete Our Intake Form

Once you've completed your business plan, you're ready to meet with our team. In order to meet with the Naturally Lewis team, please complete our intake form. We want to get to know you and your business so we may recommend the most efficient path forward!

Complete the Form

Develop Milestones with the Naturally Lewis Team

Create a personalized timeline and connect you to programs and services to reach your business goals.

Resources to Start Your Business

NYS Department of State

The New York State Department of State is the hub for establishing a business structure in New York State. To

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North Central Small Business Development Center

The Small Business Development Center offers free business advisement.

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Fast Track to Business Start-Up Workshop

The Small Business Development Center hosts a variety of educational workshops. The Fast Track workshop provides a great overview for start-up businesses and qualifies as an Entrepreneurial Training Course which is required for some of our funding opportunities (i.e. Launch Lewis County Program)

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Customer Discovery

Customer discovery is the initial and iterative process of understanding customers’ situations, needs, and pain points. Customer discovery involves defining and prioritizing personas and is applicable to both early-stage companies and big companies when developing new products, seeking to target new personas, or entering new markets.

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Frequently Asked Questions.

What is the cost of business support services?

As a nonprofit organization, Naturally Lewis, Inc. offers various business development and support services at no-cost to the Lewis County business community.

Consultations with the Naturally Lewis Team, called Quick Consults, are $30 per 45-minute appointment. Every business and organization is entitled to one-free Quick Consult to get started.

What is the Naturally Lewis Membership?

The Naturally Lewis Membership is a network of Lewis County businesses and organization investing in themselves to better our community.

Although our business support services are provided at no-cost, the Naturally Lewis Membership is where you see a small investment produce big results.

When is the right time in my business journey to approach Naturally Lewis, Inc.?

We understand that starting a business takes dedication and hard work. You can connect with the Naturally Lewis team at any point in your business journey - whether you have an idea or a storefront - to start and grow your business.

How do I get started?

To begin working with Naturally Lewis, Inc., please tell us about yourself through our intake form. Once you've completed this, a team member will reach out to schedule a Quick Consult!