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August 1, 2016 Activity in the building was focused on providing office co-working, incubation space, and programming to support potential new business starters. However, it quickly became apparent that a new business model was needed in order to sustain the building.

August 31, 2015 Development for the greater Olean area. In 2015, 301 N Union Street was purchased by 2 entrepreneurs to establish a business incubation space. The non-profit business formerly known as, ” Family Partners Group Inc,” was changed to Olean Business Development Corporation (OBDC). With the change in our name, came a change in our mission; to focus specifically on economic

July 20, 2013 In 2013 we originally started out as a not-for-profit known as, “Family Partners Group Inc.” The mission was to benefit youth, families, small businesses, and the community through establishing mentorship and coaching networks to support the development of the workforce and improve regional economic conditions.