Business: Community Resource Guide

BUSINESS

Center for Biotechnology (New York State Center for Advanced Technology in Medical Biotechnology)-The Center fosters economic development in New York State by promoting biotechnology-related research, University-industry collaboration, and technology transfer. Located on the third floor of Psychology A.
Call (631) 632-8521.

Center for Corporate Continuing Education and Training- Innovative, specialized programs for businesses of all sizes designed to combine the latest trends in technology and work processes with Stony Brook's educational resources. Programs are custom-designed and available on campus or online.
Call (631) 632-7052.

Center for Regional Policy Studies-The Center conducts basic research in public policy issues and serves as a link between the University and the public sector, providing all levels of government agencies with detailed, up-to-date statistical material on which to base key planning and operating decisions. Located in Room N-708 of the Social and Behavioral Sciences Building.
Call (631) 632-9021.

Computer Certificate Programs-Stony Brook's School of Professional Development (SPD) can help you become a PC specialist or expert in desktop publishing, graphic design, Web design, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
Call (631) 632-7071.

Long Island High Technology Incubator-Dedicated to the development of high technology enterprise, this 72,000-square-foot facility contains science and engineering labs (including "wet" labs), specialized research facilities, libraries, and office space. Tenants may use centralized office services and have access to the University's 1,500 potential faculty collaborators and 18,000 potential employees and student interns. Located at 25 East Loop Road, Stony Brook, NY 11790.
Call (631) 444-8800.

New York State Small Business Development Center-This Center improves economic prospects for entrepreneurs and small-business owners in New York, offering free one-to-one counseling, conferences, and training events. The Center helps individuals successfully launch a start-up and develop a business plan and provides information on how to obtain a loan. Other services include export/trade development, financial management systems, marketing assistance, new product development, site location analysis, state/federal procurement, technology transfer, and organizational/management structures. Two outreach offices (one in Southampton, one in Riverhead) service the East End of Long Island. Located in Room 105 of Harriman Hall.
Call (631) 632-9070.

New York State Strategic Partnership for Industrial Resurgence (SPIR)-SPIR partners with companies of all sizes to improve manufacturing, develop new products, analyze results, and jointly prepare proposals for outside funding. SPIR is directed under the auspices of the Center for Advanced Technology Assistance. Located in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
Call (631) 632-9272.

Office of Economic Development-This office links the academic and research resources of the campus with the economic needs of Long Island and New York State. It works closely with business organizations and state and municipal economic development agencies to promote industry-University collaboration (especially in entrepreneurial ventures). It is also responsible for research outreach publications in print and in Web media. Located in Room S-5421 of the Frank Melville Jr. Memorial Library.
Call (631) 632-7006.

Office of Technology Licensing and Industry Relations-This office focuses on patents, copyrights, technology transfer, and intellectual property of all kinds. It is run by professionals who evaluate, market, and license inventions and other intellectual property developed by Stony Brook faculty, students, and staff. This office also markets such property to the private sector and is a key point of contact for the licensing of intellectual property from the University. Located in Room N-5002 of the Frank Melville Jr. Memorial Library.
Call (631) 632-9009.

Professional Licensing and Certificate Programs-Stony Brook's School of Professional Development offers practice-oriented, hands-on licensing and certificate programs in the following areas: Bayer Institute Clinician-Patient Communication, Institute for Adolescent Studies, Insurance Licensing, IRS Enrolled Agents Exam Preparation, Management Development, Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety, and Paralegal. Instructors are members of the business and professional communities.
Call (631) 632-7052.

Professional Skills Development Certificate-Acquire the skills you need to compete in today's fast-paced, diverse work environment. This program of computer-training and professional development courses runs for nine weeks (229 hours).
Call the School of Professional Development at (631) 632-7052.

Stony Brook Software Incubator-This 6,000-square-foot facility provides access to the region's only national Top 20 Computer Science Department, specialized research facilities, libraries, and campus amenities. The Incubator's unique partnership with Computer Associates International, Inc.—the world's second-largest software company—gives it unsurpassed capacity to fulfill its mission of providing an ideal setting for the start-up, successful growth, and retention of the next generation of software developers and manufacturers. Located in Room 119 of Nassau Hall.
Call (631) 444-8800.