The SBDC at Binghamton has been selected to host one of four P/T advisors throughout the state. Laura Knochen-Davis joined the staff of the Center in late May 2008. She will work with those companies developing new technologies in the Southern Tier. Laura will be available to provide business and organizational guidance to technical companies developing and exploring new ideas and products for both private and government markets.

Gary Barnfather serves as the business advisor coordinating the Defense Economic Transition Assistance program at the Binghamton Center. DETA is designed to aid those businesses who are adversely affected by government cut-backs by offering small business owners information, analysis, tools and management training to meet the challenges of today's complex and evolving economy.