Passaic County Entrepreneurs Meetup: Connect. Learn. Grow.

• Tuesday, October 27, 2026 | 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
• Cotsakos College of Business, William Paterson University
• 1600 Valley Road, Wayne, NJ 07470

Join local entrepreneurs, small business owners, and innovators for our monthly meetup to connect, share insights, and grow together. Open to all, whether or not you're based in Passaic County.

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October Featured Presentation

Validating Your Business Idea and Strategy

Presented by Rich Heckelmann, Keystone Founder Studio / Forward Vision Marketing

Rich is a business and technology strategist who helps entrepreneurs and early-stage companies turn innovative ideas into viable, scalable businesses. By combining proven business methods with emerging AI tools, he helps founders reduce risk, make decisions faster, and bring solutions to market more cost-effectively.

You'll learn:

• The validation process and key techniques
• How to understand your customer's problem
• Examples, strategies, tools, and systems that work
• How to make the most of customer interactions
• How to know when you've truly validated your idea

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What to Expect

• Build authentic connections with fellow entrepreneurs
• Learn from seasoned founders and business experts
• Gain practical insights on business challenges and strategies
• Access ongoing support and resources from Passaic County partners

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Save the Date

This meetup is held the last Tuesday of every month. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!

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Hosted in collaboration with:

• The Passaic County Division of Economic Development
• William Paterson University's Center for Socially Responsible Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CSREI)
• The New Jersey Small Business Development Center (NJSBDC) at WPUNJ

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Accessibility & Photography: If you need an accommodation, please let us know at the registration table or contact us in advance at wpu@njsbdc.org or (973) 720-4166. Photos may be taken during this event. If you prefer not to be photographed, please let a staff member know.

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Disclaimer: This training event is supported by federal taxpayer funds. By registering, I certify that I am legally authorized to receive services funded by U.S. taxpayer dollars, in accordance with applicable federal law and Executive Order 14218 ‘Ending Taxpayer Subsidization of Open Bordersʼ (February 19, 2025).