NJSBDC@TCNJ  
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Advisers to Mercer & Middlesex Businesses with up to 500 Employees
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Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
The NJSBDC network (www.njsbdc.com) is the premier provider of comprehensive services and programs for small business in New Jersey. The organization, which consists of 11 centers statewide, helps businesses expand their operations, manage their growth or start ventures. The New Jersey Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) network is partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration, the State of New Jersey, and The College of New Jersey. SBA's funding is not an endorsement of any products, opinions, or services. All SBA-funded programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made, if requested at least two weeks in advance by contacting 609-771-2947.
NJSBDC@TCNJ
Upcoming Events
New Business Question & Answer Workshops
March 23, 6:00-8:00pm - $20 - INFO & REGISTRATION
We invite you to attend this informal question and answer session with our expert business counselor, Al Spiewak. Get answers to those burning questions that are holding you back from starting your dream business or tips to help your fledgling business grow.
Instructor: Al Spiewak - Fordham University Entrepreneur Professor, Attorney and Former Director of an NJ Incubator
Financing Your Business in Mercer County
March 29, 6:00-8:00pm - FREE - INFO & REGISTRATION
Get introduced to local government and private funding resources including the Mercer County Loan Fund Program to help finance your company's equipment, improvements and operation costs. Obtain detailed information about loan requirements and how to prepare a loan package submission.  Participants seeking financing should have a good business & personal credit history, an up-to-date business plan and collateral.  This event is offered in partnership with The Office of Economic Development and Sustainability & Wells Fargo Bank.
Instructor: Robert Goldzman - Senior Vice President, Business Banking of Wells Fargo Bank
Demystifying International Trade:
How to Get Started and How to Expand

April 6, 1:00-3:30pm - $25 - INFO & REGISTRATION
Is your business ready to leap into global markets? Whether you are a buyer or seller, you must assess the risks and opportunities for your business in the global economy. This workshop on the fundamentals of international trade will cover topics for both beginning and accomplished exporters and importers, including global marketing and sales methods, market research, finding customers, trade terminology or incoterms, setting your price and more.
Instructor: Roger Cohen - Intl. Business Development, Small Business Start-Ups, Govt. Contracting, Technology Business Plan Consulting, & SBIR Proposal Development
Doing Business with Mercer County:
For Home Improvement Contractors

April 6, 6:00-8:00pm - FREE - INFO & REGISTRATION
This workshop focuses on the contracts for the Affordable Housing Program with some discussion on other county-wide building contract processes.  It is intended specifically for Home Improvement Contractors.
Instructor: Ed Pattik - Housing Director for the County of Mercer, with degrees in Political Science and Public Policy
Doing Businses with the State of New Jersey
April 19, 9:00-11:00am - FREE - INFO & REGISTRATION
NJSBDC Procurement Programs and representatives from the State of NJ will train small business owners on how to do business with various state entities, access procurement opportunities, and complete the certification and registration processes for small, women, and minority-owned businesses.
Instructor: Stephanie Burroughs - Director of Procurement Programs for New Jersey Small Business Development Centers
How to Start a Business from A to Z
April 20, 6:00-8:00pm - FREE - INFO & REGISTRATION
Get answers to those burning questions that are holding you back from starting your dream business or tips to help your fledgling business grow.  Our workshops are held in local neighborhoods to help you learn the requirements and local resources to start and grow your company here in Mercer County.
Instructor: Al Spiewak - Fordham University Entrepreneur Professor, Attorney and Former Director of an NJ Incubator
NJSBDC@TCNJ events are designed to help you grow your business.   
To attend NJSBDC@TCNJ events, register in advance by telephone, fax, email or directly at our website:

Phone:609-771-2947
Fax:609-637-5217
Email:events@sbdcnj.com
Website:    http://www.sbdcnj.com

ONLINE REGISTRATION ENDS 24 HOURS BEFORE EACH EVENT BEGINS. PLEASE, NO WALK-INS!

TCNJ Students - All NJSBDC@TCNJ event fees are waived for TCNJ students - please select a TCNJ Student ticket when registering and be prepared to supply your current College ID to gain entry to the event.


We look forward to your success!

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