DNJ Fall Newsletter: Spotlight on Invest Newark, EV Charging Stations, Tools for SmallBiz, Make Your Town App Pop, and More!

The Center of it All | Fall 2021 | DowntownNJ.com

Invest Newark Creates Pathways to Opportunity for Newarkers

Invest Newark propels Newark’s strong and diverse economy, builds vibrant communities, and creates opportunities for all Newarkers. To eliminate the racial wealth gap and create a city that allows its people to prosper, Invest Newark leverages its position as a governmental partner and anchor of the economic development network to invest in community and spur growth. MORE>

Your Downtown Can Surge with Electric Vehicle Charging Stations!

Are you looking for a new way to spark up your downtown district? Could your downtown use a recharge? Then you should consider adding new electric vehicle charging stations to your business district! MORE>

9 Actions to Ensure Your Town App is a Valuable Resource

Your digital presence might be a person’s first interaction with your downtown – you want to put your best foot forward! MORE>

Tools for [Small Biz] Titans

Since launching in Spring of 2021, the Main Street Online tool has helped over 1,000 businesses receive consultative support to help them navigate the software services that make the most impact. MORE>

Policy Watch - October 2021

Check out the latest policy and legislative issues that can affect the success of the state’s downtowns. MORE>

NJEDA’s Main Street Recovery Program

New Jersey Economic Development Authority's 'Main Street Recovery Program' is working to ensure a strong and equitable recovery from the economic impacts of Covid-19. Here is everything you need to know about how the program works, and how it can help your downtown businesses. MORE>

NJ’s Plastic & Polystyrene Ban

New Jersey's plastics and polystyrene ban goes into effect May 2022. Learn what it means for small businesses in in your downtown. MORE>

Small Downtowns Can Do Economic Development Too!

Tuesday, November 16 at 3:30PM

Experts with boots on the ground will share best practices for big change in your small downtown. (This session is coordinated by Downtown New Jersey as part of the 2021 NJLM Annual Conference.) MORE>

November 16 - 18 : NJ League of Municipalities Conference

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