NJSBDC Outreach
NJSBDC Walking Tours and Small Business Forums
In March, 2005, the NJ Small Business Development Centers launched a series of outreach events to initiate discussion between small business owners and State and local legislators about the most pressing legislative and policy issues for small businesses. With an ongoing series of events throughout New Jersey, the NJSBDC will issue a report in Fall 2006 detailing pressing concerns in the small business community and making recommendations for resolutions.Here are photos and details of the events conducted to date.
4/06/06
Jim Smith of the Skylands SBDC, Suzi Mack Fleisher of Suzi's Salon and Spa and Mark Fox of NJ Garage Sales at the small business forum in Morristown.
North Jersey Small Business Owners Speak Up in Morristown
Small business owners expressed their concerns and fears during the “Listening to Small Business” forum at County College of Morris in Morristown on Tuesday.
2/24/06
(standing from left)Sam Martello, legislative aide to Assemblyman Joseph Roberts (Dist. 5), NJSBDC Emerging Markets Director Charles Jackson
(seated from left) RCSBDC client Loretta Mattie of Dynasty Group, Rutgers Camden SBDC Regional Director Gary Rago, NJSBDC Associate State Director Deborah Smarth
The NJ Small Business Development Centers visited with Camden County Small Businesses today at the Business Resource Center. Read the press release New Jersey Small Business Owners Discuss Obstacles to Success
1/31/06 
(standing from left)NJSBDC State Director Brenda B. Hopper, Stockton SBDC Regional Director Joe Molineaux, NJSBDC Associate State Director Deborah Smarth, (seated from left) Senator Nicholas Asselta and Assemblyman Nelson T. Albano
NJ Small Business Development Centers Visit Cape May Small Businesses
8/15/05
NJSBDC State Director Brenda B. Hopper, District 19 Assemblyman John S. Wisniewski, and The College of NJ SBDC Regional Director Lorraine Allen
NJSBDC conducted a small business forum in Sayreville's Faith Fellowship Church as District 19 Assemblyman John S. Wisniewski, local officials and small business owners talked about the challenges and opportunities for small business to drive economic development. See the photos and read the press release.
6/24/05
NJSBDC Director Brenda B. Hopper, U.S. SBA District Director James A. Kocsi, Stockton SBDC Regional Director Joseph Molineaux and Gregory Brock co-owner of Mutual Taxi.
Celebrating the Stockton SBDC's new facility at the Carnagie Library Center in Atlantic City, the NJSBDC conducted a small business forum and walking tour. NJ Small Business Development Centers Visit Small Businesses Assisted by Stockton Office To Hear Their Concerns and Visit Atlantic Avenue District . See the photos online.
4/29/05
Perth Amboy Mayor Joe Vas presents Brenda B. Hopper with a Perth Amboy umbrella after concluding a small business tour of the city.
The NJSBDC conducted a small business forum and bus tour through the Urban Enterprise Zone and redevelopment areas of Perth Amboy today. NJ Small Business Development Centers and Perth Amboy Officials Hear Small Business Concerns In Midst of Redevelopment . See the photos online.
4/28/05
Brenda B. Hopper meets with Sy at Lapidus Decor on Broadway in Long Branch
The NJSBDC conducted a small business forum and walking tour in Long Branch today. NJ Small Business Development Center and Long Branch Officials Hear Small Business Concerns and Visit Urban Enterprise Zone. See the photos online.
3/16/05
(from left) NJSBDC Emerging Markets Director Charles J. Jackson, State Director Brenda B. Hopper, Associate State Director Deb K. Smarth (seated), Rutgers-Newark SBDC Regional Director Tendai Ndoro and South Orange Mayor Bill Calabrese greeted local small businesses this morning before taking a walking tour of several shops.
The group met with several women owned businesses and highlighted the assistance available to small businesses through the NJSBDC network. Read more about it NJSBDC Targets South Orange and see the photographs.
