Business

SCORE for Black Entrepreneurs

Black small business owners and their communities have faced extraordinary challenges over the years. SCORE is renewing their commitment to being part of the solution. They're here to give you the tools to meet and overcome any business challenge so that you can succeed.

Click here to access mentoring, workshops and resources provided by SCORE.

Check out other organizations:

African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey

Future of Work

Join us for a three-part documentary series in March.

Future of Work is a three-part broadcast series exploring monumental changes in the workplace and the long-term impact on workers, employers, educators and communities. East Brunswick Public Library is teaming up with PBS to provide free screenings of this documentary this winter.
The first screenings were held in January. The series will be shown again in March during Maker Week. 

Business Navigator

Starting a new business in New Jersey? Use the new Business Navigator to guide you step-by-step through the process from business plans to licenses, taxes, etc.  To use it, create an account and keep track of your steps.

GivingTuesday

GivingTuesday is a global day of generosity that will take place on November 28, 2023. It was created in 2012 as a day to encourage thanking, giving, sharing, and collaborating.  Individuals, nonprofits and businesses can all participate in #GvingTuesday and celebrate its values all year long. Do some good on Tuesday and start planning ahead for 2023!

Here are some ways small businesses can be a part of this global day of generosity:

Small Business Saturday

Saturday, November 27, 2021 is Small Business Saturday – a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for their communities. This year, we know that small businesses need our support now more than ever as they navigate, retool and pivot from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Please join SBA and organizations across the country in supporting your local small businesses by shopping at a small business.

Single-use plastic straws to be provided upon request only effective November 4.

The first provision of New Jersey’s commitment to reduce plastics pollution statewide will take effect on Thursday, November 4 when food-service businesses may provide single-use plastic straws to a customer only upon request. Food-service businesses includes all restaurants, convenience stores and fast-food businesses.  Consumers will still be able to purchase packages of straws and beverages prepackaged with a straw, such as juice boxes, after November  4. 

SCORE for Hispanic Entrepreneurs

SCORE is committed to helping all entrepreneurs succeed.

Hispanic-owned small businesses have grown 34% and contributed $500B to the U.S. economy over the last 10 years -- and show no signs of slowing down. Despite growth and accelerating impact, Hispanic business owners face very real challenges. SCORE can help you meet those challenges with free mentoring, workshops and resources.

Read more here

Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey