"Aspire Challenge"
About the Challenge:
The Aspire Challenge is a prize competition conducted under the America Competes Act. The objective of this competition is to spur the development and provision of innovative entrepreneurial development and access to capital resources for formerly incarcerated individuals or those who are non-violent ex-offenders.
The submission period for entries will begin on December 29, 2016 and close on February 12, 2017. The SBA anticipates that winners will be announced no later than March 14, 2017.
- Submission Dates: 8 a.m. ET, Dec 29, 2016 - 11:59 p.m. ET, Feb 12, 2017
- Judging Dates: Feb 13, 2017 - Mar 10, 2017
- Winners Announced: Mar 14, 2017
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Laurie Hernandez also known as the human emoji
December 9, 2016, TRENTON – The Council of New Jersey Grantmakers (CNJG), the statewide association serving corporate and private philanthropy announced the election of Jonathan R. Pearson of Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey and Horizon Foundation for New Jersey as its new Chairman.
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Small, Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Program
The program is designed to assist small businesses, especially those in construction, to initiate, fortify and advance relationships with established general contractors who coordinate and build school construction projects for the SDA.
The program entails a meeting once every week for eight weeks in Trenton and Newark.
The 2017 programs will begin on
March 21 (Trenton) or March 22 (Newark).
For more information or to RSVP for the program contact:
Kelleeya Singleton
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"Corporate and Public Sector Training"
Thinking about your company’s success?
The Center for Corporate and Public Sector Training has established a reputation in the business community for offering targeted programs that have immediate applicability to your employee’s everyday challenges. Since we are a public institution, many organizations have found us to be a cost-effective way to incorporate training into your business strategy.
Core services include:
- Customized Training Solutions
- Organizational Development
- Manufacturing Training Programs: CNC Operator
- Manufacturing Training Programs: Welding
- Department of Labor Workforce Grant Applications
- New Jersey Business & Industry Association(NJBIA): Basic Skills Workforce Training Program.
Click here to read more
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"The New Jersey Business Action Center"
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Bergen Community College New Internship Program
Bergen Community College has a new internship program
exclusively
for entrepreneurs and star
t up companies. FUSE business strategist will recruit, interview, and match you the most qualified candidates.
For more information contact:
Shirley Pachon
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The Hispanic Entrepreneurship Training Program (HETP) has a simple mission, to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate business education and mentorship services for free to Hispanic small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.
Are you looking to make your idea a sustainable business or grow your existing business?
Apply today at:
http://www.shccnjetp.com/apply-1
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Receive 10% discount on NCL cruises.
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Networking Opportunities :
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"Breaking the Color Barrier"
This year’s program will include guest speakers, music, arts, and a Law Enforcement & Community Relations— Police Encounters Panel Discussion, all of which will honor the life and legacy of Dr. King as well as commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier in baseball.
This is a
FREE
event and is open to the general public.
For more information please visit:
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