Events

  • Is Your Business Ready for Government Contracting?

    Zoom Meeting

    This training program will equip small and medium-sized businesses with the essential knowledge and tools to successfully navigate and compete in federal, state, and local government contracting.

  • Essex County Small Business Summit 2026

    Essex County College- West Caldwell Campus 730 Bloomfield Avenue, West Caldwell, NJ, United States

    Entrepreneurs, business owners, and aspiring business leaders are invited to mark their calendars for one of Essex County's premier business networking and educational events of the year—the Essex County Small Business Summit 2026.

  • Understanding Sales Metrics & Key Performance Indicators

    UCEDC, Cranford Office 75 Chestnut Street, Cranford, NJ, United States

    What do your numbers really tell you about your business? This session explores financial, operational, and customer-related metrics and their impact on business success. Participants will learn how to track key indicators such as revenue, profit margins, and customer acquisition costs to improve forecasting, make informed decisions, and support sustainable growth.

  • Digital Marketing and Social Media

    Live Webinar

    Our Digital Marketing and Social Media live webinar is designed for beginners looking to understand how to incorporate digital strategies into their overall marketing efforts. This interactive session will guide you through the fundamentals of digital marketing and help you leverage these tools to enhance your organization’s promotional mix.

  • Writing a Business Plan for Economic Uncertainty

    Zoom Meeting

    This workshop provides systematic guide to researching, drafting, and evaluating a comprehensive business plan to appeal to lenders or innovators. Participants will learn to articulate their business purpose clearly, using marketing, sales, and operational strategies. By the end of the session, you will have a functional outline and a draft of your own professional business plan.

  • Introduction to Franchising

    Zoom Meeting

    Are you considering entrepreneurship as a career option, but want a proven business model to get your goals more quickly and safer? Would you like to run a business of your own that will provide greater autonomy and independence, but are not sure how to find, or choose, the right business for you?

  • Intellectual Property Basics

    Zoom Meeting

    This webinar highlights the importance of protecting your small business’s intellectual property, including trademarks, patents, and copyrights.

  • Starting a Business in NJ

    Zoom Meeting

    Have a great idea? Ready to start a business? Learn what you need to know before you take the plunge! The decision to start a business is an exciting time for any entrepreneur. However, there are many steps you’ll need to take to protect yourself from potential liability, legal and tax issues.

  • Legal Agreements & Documents

    Zoom Meeting

    Learn how to protect your small business by using clear written agreements, avoiding legal conflicts, and strengthening future partnerships through smart contract strategies

  • Marketing Essentials

    Live Webinar

    This workshop serves as an introduction to the basic principles of marketing practices, and the application of these practices, especially for small businesses in local markets. We’ll define marketing terminology and the framework for successful marketing strategy.