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Raising Awareness about Entrepreneurship as an Economic Development Strategy

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“Communities seeking to grow their economy need to understand the impact entrepreneurship and small business play in economic growth.” — Grow Your Own: Entrepreneurship-based Economic Development for Local Communities, Dell Gines, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.

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NJEDA to Hold Monthly Office Hours Highlighting Innovation Programs

American Entrepreneurship

Office Hours will focus on Innovation Programs that benefit businesses and investors TRENTON, N.J. Alternating between in-person and virtual events, these will offer one-on-one sessions with the NJEDA’s Innovation team to discuss programs and networking opportunities with industry stakeholders.

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Strategies to sustain your entrepreneurial ecosystem

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Before you apply for money to fund your entrepreneurship-led economic development work – whether you’re just starting out, or are expanding your programming – dedicate time to strategically consider your long-term goals and craft your vision. How can your programming be sustainable and live beyond this grant cycle?

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NJEDA Awards First $2M under Angel Match Program to Support Early-Stage Technology Companies

American Entrepreneurship

April 24, 2024) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) has closed its first four approvals under the Angel Match Program , awarding a total of $2 million to support early-stage technology companies. This early commitment from the NJEDA catalyzes additional financing in these innovative startups.

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NJEDA to Issue Request for Expressions of Interest for Wind Innovation Center

American Entrepreneurship

Center Will Help Accelerate Innovation, Research and Development, and Entrepreneurship in NJ’s Offshore Wind Industry TRENTON, N.J. WHAT: The Wind Innovation Center will help accelerate innovation, research and development, and entrepreneurship in the state’s offshore wind industry.

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NJEDA Approves First NJ Innovation Evergreen Fund Investment to Newark-based 1Huddle

American Entrepreneurship

October 12, 2023) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board today approved the first investment in an emerging New Jersey company from the New Jersey Innovation Evergreen Fund (NJIEF). I look forward to seeing the next step for 1Huddle and future companies approved under the Innovation Evergreen Fund.”

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NJEDA Names Inaugural New Jersey Innovation Fellows Cohort

American Entrepreneurship

in income replacement grants and mentorship to first-time entrepreneurs, creating 10 new businesses and helping fuel innovation in strategic sectors The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today announced the inaugural cohort of the New Jersey Innovation Fellows (NJIF) program.