More than 40% of consumers frequent small businesses more now than they did pre-pandemic, signaling an increase in prioritization for the sector among consumers overall.
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Jersey City footwear brand earns $30K in FedEx grants
Muvez, founded by brothers Ryan and Eric Cruz, was one of only 10 winners of the contest that received nearly 18,000 entries from small businesses across the U.S.
Read More »Gateway Regional Chamber names Small Business of the Year
The Minuteman Press franchise in Westfield has been operated by Jim Mooney and his son, Seamus, since July 2018.
Read More »NASA picks 3 NJ small businesses for tech program
The agency's Small Business Innovation Research program, which chose 110 companies total in the U.S. to help advance the space program’s missions, selected proposals from Ewing, Hoboken and Mahwah firms.
Read More »New SBA Office of Field Operations leader brings ties to NJ
Jennifer Kim is the former head of NJPIRG and spent time living in Newark while working on U.S. Sen. Cory Booker's presidential campaign in 2019 and 2020.
Read More »Ice pop manufacturer stays cool amid supply-chain struggles
“We’re bringing packaging in house to keep production smooth so that we don’t have to be reliant on delayed vessels,” said Yehuda Tomor, founder of Lakewood-based Cooloo.
Read More »Ramapo small business center nurtures success
The Small Business Development Center at Ramapo College, which gets its primary funding from the U.S. Small Business Administration, provides counseling, training and information to small business owners and entrepreneurs.
Read More »Small Business Week celebrates nation’s resilience
The COVID-19 pandemic revealed one important truth: the American entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well.
Read More »NJ small-business news roundup
Two of the Northeast's best coffee shops are right here in NJ; CBD delivery company Roll Up Life Inc. wins a no-strings-attached $50,000 grant; and much more.
Read More »How can small businesses foster a banking relationship?
There are wants, needs and non-negotiables when it comes to this decision, and it’s important to not overlook the opportunity to maximize the partnership.
Read More »Unity Bank taps new SBA manager
Alvita Ayers joined the financial institution's Small Business Administration and commercial lending teams in 2014.
Read More »Comcast works to assist women-owned businesses
The company's RISE program, which launched in November 2020, has helped more than 6,700 small businesses owned by people of color with its distributed $60 million in grants, marketing and technology services.
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