NJSBDC@TCNJ  
Where Business Goes to Grow!
Serving Mercer & Middlesex Businesses with up to 500 Employees
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All small businesses have the opportunity to qualify for 5 hours of FREE advisory service with our panel of expert counselors.
 
 

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Next Week - July 18 to July 24
SPECIAL BUSINESS TOPIC
Flying with the Angels -
Strategy & Tactics for Engaging Angel Investors
July 20 - 9:00-11:00am - $25  FEW SEATS LEFT - REGISTER NOW
Carteret Free Public Library, 100 Cooke Avenue, Carteret NJ 07008
Jerry Masin, Founder and Principal Advisor of CompasScale LLC, and small business and venture counselor, will lead a discussion on how entrepreneurs and the management teams of early stage companies should engage with "Angel Investors" in the search for equity financing. Included will be a compressive review of area Angel groups, contact information, along with setting the stage for successful interactions.
Information Forum for NJ State Training Grants
July 21 - 8:30-10:00am - FREE  REGISTER NOW
The College of New Jersey, 2000 Pennington Avenue, Ewing, NJ 08628
Doing more with less requires cross training. Many companies require updated technical skills training. We help you apply for state grants to lower your costs and get your employees trained. No matter what your training needs, find out about the opportunities your business has available. This session will be most useful for business with  10 or more employees. Instructor: Keith Wilson - Program & Grant Coordinator at Raritan Valley Community College.
Doing Business in Mercer County -
Starting a Business from A to Z
July 22 - 6:00-8:00pm - FREE  ALMOST FULL - REGISTER NOW
Hightstown Memorial Branch of the Mercer County Library,
114 Franklin Street, Hightstown, NJ 08520
Held in your neighborhood, this workshop helps you learn the requirements and local resources available to start and grow your business. Enjoy a basic overview of what you need to know to get your business up and running. Topics include business planning and research, legal formation, tradename registration, insurance, store/office placement, zoning, permits, franchise/business acquisition, home office do's and don'ts, record keeping, employee forms, professional services needed and more. Instructor: Al Spiewak - Fordham University Entrepreneur Professor, Attorney and Former Director of an NJ Incubator. Sponsored by the Mercer County Office of Economic Development & Sustainability.
Week of July 25 to July 31
PREMIER LEARNING OPPORTUNITY
Mergers & Acquisitions

July 27 - 3:00-4:30pm - $20  VIEW DETAILS
The College of New Jersey, 2000 Pennington Avenue, Ewing, NJ 08628
Forum for Mercer County Latino Business Owners -
Marketing Tips and Tricks

July 29 - 1:00-3:00pm - FREE  VIEW DETAILS
Mercer County Connection,
Hamilton Square Shopping Center, 957 Route 33, Hamilton Square, NJ 08690
Meeting conducted in Spanish.
NJSBDC@TCNJ events are designed to help you grow your business.
 
To attend any of the events, please register in advance by telephone, fax, email or directly at our website:
 
Phone:     609-771-2947
Fax:         609-637-5217
Email:      events@sbdcnj.com 
Internet:  http://www.sbdcnj.com
 
REGISTRATION ENDS, 24 HOURS BEFORE EACH EVENT BEGINS.
 
PLEASE, NO WALK-INS!
 
TCNJ Students - All our event fees are waived for TCNJ students - please call our office to arrange TCNJ student registration.
 
Thank you for your attention,

NJ Small Business Development Center at The College of New Jersey
Proudly Serving the Mercer & Middlesex Small Business Community