Doing Business in Hornell

If you are looking to establish a new business in the City of Hornell, the following information and contacts will start you on your way:

• If you wish to operate as a sole proprietorship or partnership, you must file a D.B.A. (Doing Business As) with the Steuben County Clerk’s Office, which is the County Seat for Steuben County: Steuben County Clerk’s Office, 3 Pulteney Square Bath, New York 14801 607.776.9631
• For information on incorporating your business or to determine whether your company name is already in use and protected by trademark, service mark or incorporation: NYS Department of State, Division of Corporations and Miscellaneous Records 900.835.2677
• For retail opportunities and area events: Val Whitehill Hornell Partners for Growth 40 Main Street Hornell, New York 14843 607.324.9786
• For information on leasing opportunities and incentives: James W. Griffin City of Hornell Industrial Development Agency Hornell Area Chamber of Commerce 40 Main Street Hornell, New York 14843 607.324.0310
• For information regarding statistics, maps, Chamber directories, overall area information and various business-oriented programs: Hornell Area Chamber of Commerce 40 Main Street Hornell, New York 14843 607.324.0310
• For information on On-the-job Training programs for employers, or to set up a screening: Hornell Area Chamber of Commerce 607.324.0310
• For information on Hornell's Community Development Administrations, tax credits and incentives, city loan programs, and information on citywide business assistance: Mayor John Buckley or Kathleen Dear City Hall 82 Main Street Hornell, New York 14843 607.324.7421
• For information regarding business permits, building permits, occupancy permits and applications for a sign permit: City Clerk 82 Main Street Hornell, New York 14843 607.324.7421 
• For information regarding building permits, zoning regulations and other state/local codes: Bud Burdett / Larry Bacon Code Enforcement Office 607.324.7421
• For information on the Master Plan for the City of Hornell: Mayor John Buckley 607.324.7421 or JHL/Tecture 607.324.4329
• For the Public Works Department: Mitchell Cornish, Superintendent 607.324.7421
• For a list of Major Employers in the Hornell Area and their contact information, click here