About this Event
To celebrate #SBDCDay and Women’s History Month, NJSBDC at NJCU is assembling esteemed women leaders from the community to speak on what resilience mean to them; what women leadership is; the importance of supporting and uplifting other women; and how they have leveraged their success to help others in Hudson County.
Featured Panelists:
- Venida Rodman Jenkins, Director of Speicher-Rubin Women’s Center for Equity and Diversity, NJCU
- Soraya Hebron, Director of Diversity and Inclusion, City of Jersey City
- Ivonne Barreras, MPA, M.Phil., ABD, Founder & CEO, Liberty Montessori: The Place for Learning
- Karen McIntyre, Senior Consultant, NJSBDC at NJCU
Moderated by: Gail Marquis, MBA, OLY, Director of Development, NJCU
Agenda:
- 12:00PM – 12:15PM: Welcoming remarks. Commemorating #SBDCDay.
- 12:15PM – 02:00PM: Panel Discussion
- 02:00PM – 02:30PM: Q&A
Who should attend this event? Everyone! Refer your friends and family to this inspirational occasion and let’s all celebrate women empowerment together!
*Event date and time are subject to change*
About the NJSBDC at NJCU
New Jersey Small Business Development Center (NJSBDC) at New Jersey City University (NJCU), as part of America’s SBDC network, aids small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs in the Hudson County. Hosted by NJCU and funded in part through a partnership with SBA, NJSBDC at NJCU provides a variety of educational and business resources, including periodic (virtual) workshops and confidential, one-on-one consulting and advisory services, offered at no-cost to assist entrepreneurs and small business owners with any aspect of small business management.
Sponsored by: Small Business Administration (SBA) , New Jersey Small Business Development Centers (NJSBDC), & New Jersey City University (NJCU).
QUICKBOOKS
with Jermaine Pharmes
MORE DETAILS AND REGISTRATION LINK WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON.
MEET THE LENDERS
The event is intended for both established and startup business owners. Our live virtual conference will begin with an overview and update on COVID/CARES programs for small business owners. In addition, we will provide a wealth of information on regular SBA loan programs and technical assistance available to the NJ business community. The presenters will also discuss what goes into a good loan proposal, how to increase your chances of getting approved, and how to get through the loan application process. Leading area bank lending officers will present their services relating to the SBA’s Guaranteed Lending Program. The participants will be able to ask their questions during and at the end of the session.Learn about: Loans/Grants available for small business (Cares,7a, 504, Micro-loans), Lending criteria to qualify for funding, The application process and documents required, Non-traditional finance options, Meet with loan experts and other entrepreneurs like you.
MORE DETAILS AND REGISTRATION LINK WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON.
STARTING & GROWING A VETERAN OWNED BUSINESS
with Juliet Foster
Learn how to start & grow your veteran owned business efficiently using programs and certifications you can use to give yourself a competitive advantage over.
Registration link will be available soon.
SBE CERTIFICATION
with Peter Susberich
A workshop for small businesses to learn how they can gain a competitive advantage and another client source. You will learn how to: Acquire/Bid on State Government Contracts, Find the best programs for small businesses, Choose the right certification for you, Become a vendor for government entities.
Registration link will be available soon.
FRANCHISE
with Boynton Weekes
Mcdonald’s is a multi-BILLION dollar business because of their franchising model. Learn how to get into an existing Franchise or create your own in a time when businesses are literally selling franchises for pennies on the dollar or scaling their operation in the most creative ways!
Please join the NJSBDC at NJCU & FranNet for this FREE, 2-hour LIVE webinar.
Registration link will be available soon.
BASICS OF EXPORTING
with Martin K. Behr, Attorney & Owner at Law Office of Martin K. Behr
In this FREE online webinar you will learn How to Deal with Buyers, Safely Ship Your Products, Stay Out of Trouble, and Get Paid.
Registration link will be available soon.
BASICS OF IMPORTING
with Martin K. Behr, Attorney & Owner at Law Office of Martin K. Behr
In this FREE online webinar you will learn How to Deal with Organizations Overseas, Safely Ship Your Products, Stay Out of Trouble with U.S. Customs, and more!
Registration link will be available soon.