America's Small Business Development Centers New Jersey

History of NJSBDC

The New Jersey Small Business Development Center was established by Congress in 1978 as one of the first national SBDC pilot projects resulting from the passage of Public Law 96-302. At present the NJSBDC network is composed of the headquarters located at Rutgers Business School – Newark and New Brunswick, and 12, full-service, regional centers, and an additional 28 affiliate (or satellite) offices located throughout the state. Regional centers are hosted by and affiliated with a two- and four-year college and university business programs with a major footprint for comprehensive small business assistance and outreach.

NJSBDC Directors and consultants are paid, proven professionals with graduate level degrees in business and many years practical experience with bottom line responsibility. Working for the NJSBDC is their career of choice that continually challenges them with formulating strategic solutions to client issues. Every four years they undergo the rigors of the Baldrige Quality Assurance Standards to maintain the highest quality customer service and a national accreditation. These dedicated professionals have “skin in the game” to assist you with moving your business forward at no cost to you. Seasoned private sector consultants from an array of industries and occupations provide more specialized and in-depth counseling to established and high-growth businesses. Additionally, experts and training in international trade, government procurement, technology commercialization, e-commerce, and information E-business services are available statewide and coordinated through the NJSBDC network headquarters.

The NJSBDC network also provides opportunities for college students (undergraduate and graduate) pursuing business degrees to participate in research and obtain first-hand business experience under the supervision of business professionals and faculty at the respective host institutions, working through consulting teams.

  • Major funding partner, federal Small Business Administration;
  • State funding partner, NJ Business Action Center;
  • Other key private sector sponsors (Bank of America, PSEG, Verizon, PNC Bank, Eisner Amper, etc.);
  • Leverages diverse funding sources to maximize small biz resources & assistance;
  • NJSBDC network headquarters located at Rutgers Business School-Newark
For more information, visit www.njsbdc.com.

Small Business Administration

Since its founding on July 30, 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration has delivered millions of loans, loan guarantees, contracts, counseling sessions and other forms of assistance to small businesses.SBA provides assistances primarily through its four programmatic functions:

Access to Capital (Business Financing)

SBA provides small businesses with an array of financing for small businesses from the smallest needs in microlending - to substantial debt and equity investment capital (venture capital).

Entrepreneurial Development (Education, Information, Technical Assistance & Training)

SBA provides free individual face-to-face, and internet counseling for small businesses, and low-cost training to nascent entrepreneurs and established small businesses in over 1,800 locations throughout the United States and US territories.

Government Contracting (Federal Procurement)

In keeping with the mandate of Section 15(g) of the Small Business Act, SBA's Office of Government Contracting sets goals with other federal departments and agencies to reach the statutory goal of 23 percent in prime contract dollars to small businesses. This office also provides small businesses with subcontracting procurement opportunities, outreach programs, and training.

Advocacy (Voice for Small Business)

Created in 1978, this Office reviews Congressional legislation and testifies on behalf of small business. It also assesses the impact of the regulatory burden on behalf of small businesses. Additionally, it conducts a vast array of research on American small businesses and the small business environment. The Chief Counsel of this office is appointed by the President of the United States.

Ramapo College 
of New Jersey

In the late 19th century, the Ramapo Valley was developed for large estates by many wealthy families. The Theodore Havemeyer family arrived in the 1870s. Havemeyer, a founder of the American Sugar Company, purchased and renovated a home on Route 202 across from what is now the college and developed his one thousand plus acres into a farm. In 1889 he had a mansion built on the property for one of his daughters. The mansion and about 700 acres were later purchased by Stephen Birch, president of the Kennecott Copper Company.

In 1968, the Department of Higher Education authorized establishing a new state college in Bergen County, due to its increasing population and suburbanization. The criteria for the new college's location were sufficient land for the construction of current needs and future expansion, and close to at least one major highway. The location of existing public and private institutions in the state were also taken into consideration. The college was planned to serve economically deprived students from urban and rural areas, as well as the full range of middle-class families.George Potter was appointed the first President of the college before a location had been determined. After many board meetings, it was decided that Mahwah would be the location for the new college. 

The college was planned to serve economically deprived students from urban and rural areas, as well as the full range of middle-class families. Established in 1968 as a state-supported, co-educational, four-year College of liberal arts, sciences, and professional studies. Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools in 1975. The Social Work Program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The Chemistry Program is approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS). The Nursing Program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) and the New Jersey Board of Nursing. The Teacher Certification program is approved by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC) and the State of New Jersey. The Anisfield School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

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Health Information Management Systems Society-NJ/DE
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Mahwah Chamber of Commerce
Meadowlands Chamber of Commerce
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New Jersey Commerce & Industry Association
New Jersey Institute of Technology EDC
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