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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. She shared an experience she had with this in Buffalo. “We

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Measuring Data and Creating Impactful Economic Reports

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Jahannie Torres Rodriguez from Colmena66 in Puerto Rico presented a nine-step approach to creating economic impact reports that not only showcase the results of research but effectively communicate the story of her organization’s work. Launching the report in newsletters, websites, social media, videos and meetups ensures broad distribution.

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NJEDA to Hold Monthly Office Hours Highlighting Innovation Programs

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February 15, 2024) – To respond to challenges faced by New Jersey technology and biotechnology companies in raising capital, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) is launching monthly Innovation Programs Office Hours to highlight programs offered by the Authority to stimulate the innovation economy.

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New Jersey Announces New Cohort of Film-Ready Communities

American Entrepreneurship

The New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (NJMPTVC), part of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), announced today that 14 municipalities and four counties have completed the Film Ready New Jersey Program and are now designated as Film Ready Communities. This activity has generated $2.3

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NJEDA to Open Applications for Manufacturing Voucher Program Phase II

American Entrepreneurship

February 6, 2024) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) will open applications for Phase II of the Manufacturing Voucher Program (MVP) on Monday, February 12 at 10:00 a.m. Informational webinar will be held in advance of launch TRENTON, N.J. An informational webinar will be held Thursday, February 8, at 2:00 p.m.

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NJEDA to Create Grant Program to Help Small Business Owners Purchase Commercial Properties

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February 20, 2023) – The Board of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) has approved the creation of a pilot program that will help boost small business owners’ liquidity following the purchase of a commercial property. For more information on the Main Street Acquisition Support Grant visit: [link].

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NJEDA’s $4M Innovative E-Commerce Program has Helped over 150 Small Businesses Expand Online Presence

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Small businesses encouraged to take advantage of the Small Business E-Commerce Support Program to develop website, marketing plan & implement online ordering TRENTON, N.J. About the NJEDA The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) serves as the State’s principal agency for driving economic growth.