Welcome to the South Side Innovation Center

The South Side Innovation Center (SSIC) provides services and facilities to current and emerging entrepreneurs, including office space and equipment, intensive hands-on training and counseling, roundtables, networking, classroom courses, business plan development, access to loans, marketing assistance, and help in opening markets – all in an energized environment of entrepreneurial activity.  SSIC’s mission is to increase the strength and size of the area economy by helping a diverse group of emerging and mature businesses reach their potential size and profitability.

Profile & Awards

• SSIC was 2012  Incubator of the Year, National Business Incubator Association.
• Margaret Butler was 2012 M&T Nonprofit Impact Award winner
• El-Java Abdul-Qadir was 2012 Region 2 SBA Small Business Champion of the Year, also 2012 Community Entrepreneurial Leadership Award, by the Falcone Center
• Bob Herz was a 2011 M&T Nonprofit Impact Award Winner

Upcoming Classes

Success in Business means success with Money Matters covering important personal and financial skills for the small business owner
Also – who owns what property when relationships fail? Business ownership considerations in the event of divorce, separation, or family breakup.
SSIC School for Entrepreneurship
September 5 and 6 from 6 pm – 8 pm
Cost – $55 including NxLevel workbook.
Instructors – Michelle Howe, C.P.A.
Amy Eggiton, Esq., partner with Scolaro Law Firm
Contact Crystal Ross at 315-443-8466 or email at [email protected] to reserve now!