The Hatch Incubator on the Cattaraugus County Campus
The Hatch at Jamestown Community College is a business incubator on the Cattaraugus County Campus, providing space and amenities for entrepreneurs to utilize. The Hatch fills a gap in the Olean area entrepreneurial ecosystem as a place and resource for business ideation and existing businesses.
How The Hatch supports small businesses
The Hatch business incubator is a supportive environment that helps new and existing businesses and entrepreneurs grow and succeed. The Hatch provides resources, guidance, amenities, and physical space on campus. Think of The Hatch as a "nest" where businesses can hatch and grow safely, with access to:
- Mentors who can give you advice
 - Networking opportunities to meet other entrepreneurs
 - Workshops and classes to learn new skills and address common business challenges
 
The Hatch facilities
Through The Hatch, you have access to:
- Commercial kitchen with oven, stove, electric griddle, cold storage space, dry storage space, kitchen utensils, pots, baking sheets (does not include knives, cooking sprays, ingredients)
 - Facility rentals on campus, including classrooms, conference rooms, and computer labs
 - Manufacturing machines in the Manufacturing Technology Institute
- Metrology lab: Optical Comparator - CMM
 - CNC machining
 - Manual lathes and mills
 - Welding: MIG - TIG - STICK - resistance welding
 - CNC press brake
 - Rapid prototyping - 3D printer
 
 
For More Information
To learn more or contact the Hatch to reserve a spot visit them at The Hatch at JCC Cattaraugus County