Business Development Programs

The multi-track program developed to offer clients what they need at their current stage of business development.

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GNEC’s Summer Entrepreneurship Institute is an 10-day program for high school students in partnership with Seton Hall University.

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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.

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Events

2024

September

GNEC Main Street Pitch-Off  October 2024

  • September 25, 2024

  • Application Due Sept 25

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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You and Your Credit!

  • May 18, 2023

  • 06:00 PM – Eastern Time (US and Canada)

  • VentureLink, 211 Warren Street, Newark, NJ 07103

2023

May

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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

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Time Management Webinar for Small Businesses 

  • Apr 26, 2023

  • 06:00 PM – Eastern Time (US and Canada)

  • Via Zoom

2023

April

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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

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Unlock Direct Install Energy Savings For Your Business

  • Apr 5, 2023

  • 06:00 PM – Eastern Time (US and Canada)

  • Via Zoom

2023

March

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Speed Business Consulting

  • Mar 22, 2023

  • 06:00 PM – Eastern Time (US and Canada)

  • VentureLink, 211 Warren Street, Newark, NJ 07103

2023

March

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Introduction to LinkedIn

  • Mar 8, 2023

  • 06:30 PM – Eastern Time (US and Canada)

  • ZOOM

2023

February

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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