Business Development Programs
The multi-track program developed to offer clients what they need at their current stage of business development.
GNEC’s Summer Entrepreneurship Institute is an 9-day program for high school students in partnership with Seton Hall University.
GNEC Main Street Pitch-Off—This is a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs like yourself to receive invaluable support and guidance in honing your business pitch.
Events
2025
November
SMALL BUSINESS BOOKKEEPING FOR THE 2025 TAX SEASON
November 12, 2025
12:00 PM
Zoom
2025
October
GNEC Main Street Pitch-Off Competition
October 15, 2025
2025
September
Garden State Entrepreneurs Expo
September 17, 2025
10:00 AM
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hall, Rutgers University – Newark
15 Washington St, Newark, NJ 07102
2025
September
GNEC Business Idea Validation Workshop In-Person
September 10, 2025
6:00 PM
- Newark Public Library- Main Library: 4th Floor Auditorium 5 Washington St, Newark, NJ 07102
2025
August
Common Contracting Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
August 27, 2025
12:00 PM
Zoom
2025
August
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Certification Webinar
August 14, 2025
12:00 PM
Microsoft Teams
2025
August
Unlocking NJEDA Grants for Small Businesses
August 13, 2025
12:00 PM
Zoom
2025
July
Retirement Plans for Small Businesses
July 23, 2025
12:00 PM
Zoom
2025
June
Idea to Impact: Understanding Your Market
June 25, 2025
12:00 PM
Zoom
2025
April
Mastering Digital & AI-Powered Business Growth
April 23, 2025
5:30 PM
211 Warren Street, Newark, NJ 07103
2025
April
How to Do Business with Essex County College
April 16, 2025
12:00 PM
Via Zoom
2025
April
GNEC Main Street Pitch-Off May 2025
Application Due: April 15, 2025
2025
April
BackStop Information Session
April 9, 2025
12:00 PM
Via Zoom
2025
March
Small Businesses and Financial Emergencies
March 12, 2025
12:00 PM
Via Zoom
2025
February
Macroeconomic Outlook for Small Businesses: 2025 and Beyond
February 5, 2025
12:00 PM
Via Zoom
2024
November
Integrating Social Media into Every Aspect of Your Business
November 6, 2024
12:00 PM
Via Zoom
2024
September
GNEC Main Street Pitch-Off October 2024
September 25, 2024
Application Due Sept 25
2024
September
Boosting Your Brand and Protecting Your Business on Social Media
Sept 18, 2024
12:00 PM
Via Zoom
2024
July
Summer Entrepreneurship Institute Showcase at Seton Hall
July 26, 2024
1:00 PM
Bethany Hall, Room A 400 South Orange Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079
2024
July
The GNEC Business Idea Validation Workshop
July 10, 2024
6:00 PM
The Newark Public Library| 5 Washington Street, Newark, NJ 07102| 4th Floor Auditorium
2024
June
Speed Business Consulting
June 12, 2024
6:00 PM
The Newark Public Library| 5 Washington Street, Newark, NJ 07102
2024
May
BackStop Track 4: Business Certification Information Session
May 30, 2024
12:00 PM
Via Zoom
2024
May
BackStop Track 5 Information Session
May 15, 2024
12:00 PM
Via Zoom
2024
March
Virtual Lunch & Learn Workshop: Elevating Your Social Media Strategy with AI
March 27, 2024
12:00 PM
Via Zoom
2024
March
Speed Business Consulting
March 20, 2024
6:00 PM
211 Warren Street VentureLink Building, Newark, NJ 07103
2024
March
PNC Virtual Lunch & Learn Workshop: Identity Theft
March 13, 2024
12:00 PM
Via Zoom
2023
December
Building a 2024 Social Media Blueprint for Success
December 13, 2023
6: 30 PM
Via Zoom
2023
December
PNC & GNEC Lunch & Learn: Small Business Financial Statements
December 12, 2023
12:00 PM
Via Zoom
2023
September
Speed Business Consulting
September 20, 2023
6: 00 PM
211 Warren Street, Newark, NJ 07103
2023
November
Navigating Analytics: Leveraging Social Media Metrics to Optimize Your Strategy
November 8, 2023
6: 30 PM
Via Zoom
2023
November
PNC & GNEC Lunch & Learn: Developing A Business Plan
November 14, 2023
12:00 PM
Via Zoom
2023
September
Money Smart: Banking Services for Small Businesses
September 27, 2023
6: 00 PM
Via Zoom
2023
September
The Future of AI and Social Media
September 13, 2023
6: 30 PM
Via Zoom
2023
September
GNEC Main Street Pitch-Off Application
September 8, 2023
Application Due!
2023
August
Everything You Need to Know About Threads – The New Social Media App
August 9, 2023
06:30 PM – Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Via Zoom
2023
July
Summer Entrepreneurship Institute Showcase
July 27, 2023
01:00 PM – Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Seton Hall University 400 South Orange Avenue South Orange, NJ 07079
2023
July
Organizational Types & Consideration- Presented by PNC
July 27, 2023
06:00 PM – Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Via Zoom
2023
July
Understanding How to Engage Your Target Market
July 12, 2023
06:00 PM – Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Empowerment Studio 140 Sussex Avenue #Suite 108 Newark, NJ 07103
2023
June
Optimizing Your Social Media Profiles for Maximum Engagement
June 14, 2023
06:30 PM – Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Via Zoom
2023
May
You and Your Credit!
May 18, 2023
06:00 PM – Eastern Time (US and Canada)
VentureLink, 211 Warren Street, Newark, NJ 07103
2023
May
Understanding Instagram & Video Marketing
May 10, 2023
06:00 PM – Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Empowerment Studio, 140 Sussex Ave Suite 108, Newark, NJ 07103
2023
April
Time Management Webinar for Small Businesses
Apr 26, 2023
06:00 PM – Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Via Zoom
2023
April
Creating an Effective Content Marketing Strategy
Apr 12, 2023
06:30 PM – Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Empowerment Studio, 140 Sussex Ave Suite 108, Newark, NJ 07103
2023
April
Unlock Direct Install Energy Savings For Your Business
Apr 5, 2023
06:00 PM – Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Via Zoom
2023
March
Speed Business Consulting
Mar 22, 2023
06:00 PM – Eastern Time (US and Canada)
VentureLink, 211 Warren Street, Newark, NJ 07103
2023
March
Introduction to LinkedIn
Mar 8, 2023
06:30 PM – Eastern Time (US and Canada)
ZOOM
2023
February
Choosing the Social Media Platform That’s Best for You
In today’s digital world, there are several social media platforms, and new social media platforms emerge often. Knowing which platform is right for your business can be challenging. In this session, I will share a proven method to make selecting your social media platforms easy.
Feb 8, 2023
06:30 PM – Eastern Time (US and Canada)
ZOOM
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