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Updated · THE WELLSVILLE SUN · May 29
Ludden’s Septic Services Wins $13,000 ACCORD 2026 Business Plan Competition
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Updated · THE WELLSVILLE SUN · May 29

Ludden’s Septic Services Wins $13,000 ACCORD 2026 Business Plan Competition

1 articles · Updated · THE WELLSVILLE SUN · May 29
  • $13,000 went to Ludden’s Septic Services as ACCORD named the Wellsville-area septic company first-place winner in its 2026 Business Plan Competition at the Solutions Hub.
  • Months of preparation led finalists through financial, marketing and operational planning before they pitched to expert judges in a grant-funded contest backed by Empire State Development’s pilot program.
  • $10,000 went to Dark Hollow Lawn Care, $7,000 to Compassionate Healing Arts and a $5,000 Judges Choice award to Raft Waterfowl Studios; Heron Hill Yoga and TriplEscapes were also finalists.
  • ACCORD said the event showcased entrepreneurial activity across the region and supports its broader assistance program serving Allegany, Cattaraugus and Steuben counties.
How do small business wins in Allegany County shape New York's larger economic strategies?
Are business plan competitions the best way to fuel long-term growth in rural America?