Thank you to everyone who was able to attend today’s NJLibsGrowBiz Virtual Discussion.

 

Here is a recording of the meeting: https://youtu.be/K8e9EOcOaXY

 

Here are the links that were shared:

https://business.nj.gov/

The Business First Stop initiative was developed to address Governor Murphy’s goal of making government work more effectively to enable inclusive business growth, and is a strategic component of the Governor’s Stronger and Fairer Economic Plan. Developed in partnership with the New Jersey’s Business Action Center (NJBAC) and the Economic Development Authority (EDA), this initiative is intended to simplify and streamline access to the information, resources, and services that aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners need to start, operate, and grow their business in the Garden State.

https://navigator.business.nj.gov/

The Business.NJ.gov Navigator provides entrepreneurs with a free, personalized step-by-step guide to start a business in New Jersey.

 

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The New Jersey Office of Innovation is looking for new business owners to test the Business.NJ.gov Navigator.  Here is additional information:

 

The Business.NJ.gov team is building a new tool, the business Navigator, which will eventually offer a centralized location for businesses to learn about and respond to any state requirements needed to start, operate, or grow their business. 

 

As part of building that technology, they are looking to find small businesses or entrepreneurs to give feedback on the product on a rolling basis. Participating business owners do not need to prepare anything in advance, and receive a $75 e-gift card for their hour long participation. All feedback will be confidential.

 

The team is particularly interested in connecting with: 

1. Individuals that are interested in starting a business
2. Individuals in the process of starting a business 
3. Individuals who currently own or operate a business.

If you have potential participants in mind, please let Jessica Lax, copied here, know - she will follow up with you to get their contact information, or provide sample language that you can use to make a direct introduction.

 

Please do not hesitate to reach out to Jessica with any questions you may have, or if you or want to discuss the opportunity further with the Business.NJ.gov team further.

 

Here is her contact information as well:

Jessica Lax

Office of Innovation, State of New Jersey

Jessica@PROTECTED

 

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Lastly, if you have ideas for speakers or topics that I should consider while planning the 2022 NJLibsGrowBiz Summit, please let me know!

 

I hope you all have a safe and happy holiday season. I look forward to meeting with you all again in 2022.

 

Best,

Andrea

 

Andrea Simzak Levandowski (she/her/hers)

Library Consultant for Small Business Development & Technology

New Jersey State Library

P.O. Box 520

Trenton, NJ 08625

(609) 278-2640 x190

alevandowski@PROTECTED