About ESC
The Executive Service Corps of Otsego-Delaware is an association of middle management and senior level executives who volunteer their time to consult with small business, government, and not-for-profit organizations. Volunteers believe the experience and skills acquired during their business careers can help these organizations solve management, governance and administrative problems. In 2003, ESC provided 2,500 hours of consulting to 44 businesses and agencies in Otsego and Delaware Counties.

The Otsego-Delaware ESC chapter is part of a network of 44 ESC chapters across the country. Each chapter is incorporated independently as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and is responsible for its own governance, fund development and program activities. Local ESC chapters pay no dues or assessments to the ESC network.

Office space for the Otsego-Delaware chapter is gracefully provided by Hartwick College, The Otsego County Chamber, and Wilber National Bank through their Telecenter on Main Street, Oneonta. Paid staff include an executive director and an administrative assistant. All other personnel and consultants are volunteers.

Charitable contributions from foundations, corporations, and community leaders currently provide nearly 80% the ESC operating budget. ESC clients pay modest fees, depending on the nature and anticipated duration of the project, the number of volunteers needed and the client's ability to pay.