SBDC Business Growth

Learn about NJ Rural Business Academy, SBA Loans, NJEDA Grants, and NJBAC Resources. If you're a small business owner in New Jersey—especially in rural communities—this is the room you need to be in. We are bringing together state, federal, and local leaders to connect you directly with funding opportunities, expert guidance, and real pathways to grow your business. During this session, we will officially introduce the New Jersey Rural Business Academy (NJRBA), a new initiative designed to equip entrepreneurs with the tools, training, and access they need to scale sustainably. What you’ll gain: direct access to funding and capital resources, insight into grants and state programs available now, connections to decision-makers supporting small businesses, and a first look at the NJ Rural Business Academy and how to participate. We will cover funding and grant opportunities available in NJ, workforce development strategies, capital access and lending pathways, and how rural businesses are being prioritized and supported. Who should attend: small business owners, entrepreneurs and startups, rural business operators, and anyone looking to access funding and grow. Limited seating - secure your spot today: https://tinyurl.com/34p7kmuc

Speaker(s): Kristen Holten- (Director of Economic Development, Ringwood Borough), Donald Newman - (Manager of Small Business Advocacy, NJBAC), Michelle Osorio - (Senior Small Business Liaison, NJEDA), Claudia Yarborough - (Lender Relations Specialist, SBA), and Melissa Rosario - (Regional Director, NJSBDC at William Paterson University).

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Fee: No Cost