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entrepreneurship

Jane Veron, CEO and co-founder of The Acceleration Project – a nonprofit that empowers under-resourced small business owners through consulting and mentorship.
Jun 11, 2026

EDGE program expands to support South Jersey small businesses

The Acceleration Project's EDGE program expands to South Jersey, offering free coaching, financial guidance and awards for 500 small business owners.

Business success
Jun 8, 2026

11 New Jersey companies win EY Entrepreneur honors

Eleven New Jersey companies and teams are regional winners for EY's 2026 Entrepreneur of the Year award and are now eligible for the national awards. Meet them here ...

Aulo
Jun 8, 2026

Financial institutions help minority-owned businesses grow

Community lenders and banks help minority-owned businesses in New Jersey access capital, training and growth resources.

Staff meeting with managers and employees
Jun 8, 2026

NJ grants help women, minority startups access capital

NJEDA and NJCSIT programs help women- and minority-owned startups access capital, grants and growth opportunities.

Gladys Cleaning Service
Jun 8, 2026

Diverse workforces help NJ businesses drive growth, leaders say

New Jersey business leaders say workforce diversity boosts growth, innovation, hiring, retention and customer engagement.

2026 Innovate 100
May 14, 2026

INNOVATE100 celebrates tech leaders across New Jersey

INNOVATE100 honored more than 300 New Jersey innovation leaders during a networking event in New Brunswick.

Small business brainstorming
May 5, 2026

SBA Small Business Week virtual summit returns May 5-6

The free event offers workshops, AI tools, capital access sessions, networking and mentorship for operators with backing from sponsors including Verizon, Amazon, Paychex and others.

New Jersey Small Business Development Center at The College of New Jersey and New Brunswick Tomorrow opened a new satellite office inside NBT’s location at 390 George St., New Brunswick.
Mar 30, 2026

NJSBDC opens new satellite office in New Brunswick

Launched with New Brunswick Tomorrow, the free business hub and satellite New Jersey Small Business Development Center will offer counseling and support services for local entrepreneurs.

Rider University
Mar 27, 2026

Rider offers free veteran entrepreneurship program

The university is bringing back the six-week course, which provides mentorship and business training for these individuals and their families.

NJ AI Hub at Princeton University
Dec 15, 2025

NJ AI Hub launches accelerator powered by Plug and Play

The latest will work to connect startups in the space with mentors, investors and global industry partners in New Jersey.

The Coramino Fund
Dec 10, 2025

Coramino Fund awards $500K in grants to small businesses

Launched through Kevin Hart’s tequila brand, 50 owners in the U.S. and Mexico will benefit, including N.J. recipients La Ingrata and 4 Grands Piano.

Dan Geltrude founded Geltrude & Co. in Nutley in 1995.
Dec 9, 2025

Geltrude turns lessons from his dogs into business book

"America's Accountant" Dan Geltrude shares lessons with NJBIZ inspired by Apollo and Annie from his new publication blending personal insight with leadership.