New Jersey's Small Business Expo
September 17th
Connecting Entrepreneurs and Small Business to Resources
The Garden State Entrepreneurs Expo is a premier event designed to empower entrepreneurs, startups, and small business owners with the tools and connections they need to succeed. Taking place on September 17, this dynamic expo will bring together industry experts, government agencies, financial institutions, and business service providers to offer valuable insights, networking opportunities, and practical resources.
Attendees will have the chance to:
Connect with local and state business development organizations
Explore funding opportunities and financial assistance programs
Gain insights from expert-led sessions on a variety of business related topics
Meet potential partners, clients, and service providers in an engaging networking environment
Whether you're launching a new venture or looking to expand your existing business, the Garden State Entrepreneurs Expo is your gateway to success. Join us and take your business to the next level!
People and Vendors you will meet
Don’t miss the premier event of the year for local businesses and entrepreneurs! Bring your business cards and get ready to network with some of New Jersey’s most innovative and influential organizations.
GNEC
We help entrepreneurs grow economically stable businesses by helping them secure access to capital.
NJIT APEX Accelerator
Our resources help clients navigate the procurement process to better identify viable sourcing opportunities in the government and private sector marketplaces.
Newark SBDC
The New Jersey Small Business Development Center at Rutgers-Newark is the premier provider of strategic, growth focused business training and technical assistance services to established small businesses and start-up entrepreneurs.
OMNI blvd
OMNI Blvd is an all-in-one AI-powered sales and marketing platform designed to help businesses streamline operations, generate leads, and boost revenue. It solves common problems like managing multiple tools, missing customer messages, and inconsistent follow-up—bringing everything into one smart, automated system.
Invest Newark
Our organization propels the City’s strong and diverse economy, builds vibrant communities, and creates opportunities for all Newarkers.
Newark Alliance
We are all here, together, because we believe in the fundamental mission of inclusive economic growth for all of Newark.
Newark Regional Business Partnership
NRBP is the premier chamber of commerce serving the Greater Newark region. NRBP’s mission is to strengthen the business community through connections, resources, and advocacy. The organization connects its members to partners and resources that can help strengthen their business and increase the economic competitiveness of Newark and the region.
Rising Tide Capital
Rising Tide Capital is a non-profit organization whose mission is to transform lives and communities through entrepreneurship.
Rutgers University Business School CUEED
Rutgers University Business School CUEED promotes and fosters a new generation of urban entrepreneurs who actively seek socially conscious urban renaissance.
WCEC Women’s Business Center.
To empower women & men to invest in themselves via entrepreneurship by providing necessary resources to successfully start, own, operate, and grow their businesses.
NJEDA
To make New Jersey a national model for sustainable and equitable economic growth by investing in communities, fostering innovation, and supporting industries with high quality-jobs in the State.
Makerhoods
Makerhoods combines affordable living, shared spaces for light manufacturing, and business support to help people start and grow profitable businesses that create prosperity, secure their futures and create inter-generational wealth.
IFEL
The Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership (IFEL), founded in 2002, is an independent, not-for-profit organization that supports economic development through entrepreneurship. We are experts in creating and implementing small business programming in support of inclusion, supplier diversity, and economic development objectives.
LISC New Jersey
Comprehensive in its reach our program offerings are designed to respond to the foundational requirements for healthy resilient neighborhoods; a good mix of housing types for all income levels, access to good jobs and schools, and safe healthy environments that fosters healthy lifestyles.
NJII / Profeta Entrepreneurship Program
Open to all future entrepreneurs! This free program has been developed by Paul Profeta to meet the underserved needs of budding entrepreneurs in the Newark, NJ area.
The workshop is available to aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs from Newark and the surrounding areas.
Newark Public Library
The Newark Public Library transforms lives and strengthens communities through innovative services, stimulating programs, and inspiring collections.
US SBA
SBA is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small business and provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise as the nation’s only go-to resource and voice for small businesses.
EqualSpace
Elevate Your Space with EqualSpace: A Hub for Innovation, Collaboration, and Growth. Experience transformation at EqualSpace, where we redefine the possibilities of your workspace. Elevate your professional journey in an environment meticulously crafted to foster innovation, collaboration, and growth.
Essex County - Office of Small Biz Development
Our mission is to ensure equal opportunity and fair play in the procurement and contracting processes of Essex County through our efforts in the following areas.
NJ Citizen Action
New Jersey Citizen Action is a statewide coalition and grassroots organization that fights for social, racial, and economic justice for all.
Newark Office of Economic Development
The mission of the Department of Economic and Housing Development is to create economic opportunity for Newark residents and enhance the vibrancy of our city.
UCEDC
UCEDC is a private, non-profit economic development corporation dedicated to boosting local economies and strengthening communities through business development and job creation
Housing And Neighborhood Development Services
HANDS' vision is for Orange and neighboring cities to be composed of healthy, robust neighborhoods that provide security and opportunity for all residents. Low and moderate-income families have access to civic, cultural, and natural resources, educational and economic opportunities in "just and beautiful" cities.
SHCCNJ
Our mission is to promote New Jersey businesses' continued growth and development. We represent more than 120,000 Latino-owned businesses and the state's rapidly growing Latino market, which contributes approximately $100 billion to New Jersey's GDP.
Get Ready For
An unforgettable day filled with expert insights and high-impact networking!
Expand your reach – Connect directly with service providers and peers
Unlock capital – Discover financing options from trusted lending partners
Learn from the experts – Panels and workshops designed to solve real business challenges
Accelerate growth – Walk away with tools and strategies to take your business to the next level
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Service Providers
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Banks
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Speakers
5+
Entrepreneurs
Breakout Sessions
10:30 AM - Access To Capital
11:30 AM - AI for Businesses
12:30 PM - Social Media Marketing for Your Business
Location
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hall, Rutgers University - Newark
Why You Can’t Miss This Event!
Join us September 17 at the Garden State Entrepreneurs Expo - your gateway to funding, expert advice, and powerful connections.
Meet business leaders
Unlock growth resources
Get real strategies that work
One Day. One Place. Endless Possibilities.
Our Trusted Partners
The NJ MicroBusiness Alliance
The NJ Microbusiness Alliance is an initiative aimed at supporting the state's smallest enterprises by providing them with resources, mentorship, and financial assistance to foster growth and sustainability. The Alliance is comprised of over 20 statewide organizations that empower microbusinesses, recognizing their vital role in NJ's economy and community development.
Supercharge your business in one dynamic day—forge powerful connections with top agencies and local entrepreneurs, unlock funding opportunities, gain expert growth strategies, and expand your network in a high-impact, curated setting!
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