Hello all,   Our next virtual discussion will be held on Wednesday, September 23 from 10-11am.  Please register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkfuyppjMqHtbMDd9VP46Wb90_zKtz-hqc     We will be joined by Gillian Robbins and Caitlin Seifritz from the Business Resource & Innovation Center at the Free Library of Philadelphia who will discuss their virtual services for business owners and entrepreneurs during COVID-19.   If you have any questions or topic ...Continue Reading

If you are able, please complete this survey for ALA: linked survey “Related to our work with the Libraries Build Business initiative, the American Library Association Office of Public Policy and Advocacy wants to ascertain promising practices for public libraries as they serve the target population of low-income and/or underrepresented small business owners and entrepreneurs who are seeking new business opportunities and/or need to pivot existing businesses to operate in the pandemic-challenged environment. This ...Continue Reading

Hello all,   As a reminder, here is the Doodle poll for our next meeting: https://doodle.com/poll/4mdnnkp88aaiumrw   News from NJ ·       Governor Murphy announced that restaurants across the state will be able to open for indoor dining beginning this Friday, Sept. 4, at 25 percent capacity and with social distancing between tables.  Read more ·       With $10M grant from feds, EDA announces Phase 2 of small business loan prog ...Continue Reading

Hello all,   Here is the recording from yesterday’s virtual discussion: https://youtu.be/2ZrZpHzuIuM   Here is the Doodle poll for our next meeting: https://doodle.com/poll/4mdnnkp88aaiumrw   Thank you to everyone who joined!  If you would like more information about Skills to Succeed Academy (https://s2sacademy.org/), you can contact Chanique Vassell (chanique.vassell@PROTECTED).   Here are upcoming webinars that may be of interest:   Learn How to Support Job Seekers During Covid On Au ...Continue Reading

Hello all,   I am looking forward to tomorrow’s meeting at 3pm (link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqcuquqDksEtYSlHq0b-SDC-zsRPPaE6fL).    Here is our agenda:   *Agenda:*** ·       Introductions and check in ·       Presentation from Skills to Succeed Academy (Introduction by Luis Rodriguez, Butler Public Library) o   “The Skills to Succeed Academy is a free, online learning program ...Continue Reading

I will be out of the office From August 7 - 18. If you need immediate service, please call 973-887-5150   ext.210. Thank you.    Thank  you. Vera Borum ...Continue Reading

Hello all, The Entrepreneurship & Libraries Conference (ELC) will be held November 12 and 13 online.  It will be a great opportunity to learn from and network with libraries around the country involved in economic and business development.  One event being planned as part of ELC is a pitch competition where library staff can win money to bring their ideas to reality.  Please see the details below and consider signing up! Best, Andrea Is your library a player in economic development? Or do you have a ...Continue Reading

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Hi Andrea, We've had some position changes at OCL during the first half of the year.  My dual role has changed and I will now focus solely on the day to day operations of the Toms River branch.  OCL would still like to be involved in NJ Libs Grow Biz and one of our branch librarians that has been doing a good deal of work for our local business community is ready and able to serve on the committee, with support of our new system Adult Services Coordinator. I was never really able to provide NJ Libs Grow Bi ...Continue Reading

Hello all,   Thank you to everyone who filled out the Doodle poll.  Unfortunately, I made a mistake and double booked myself, so I need to adjust the time.  Our next NJLibsGrowBiz Virtual Discussion will be Tuesday, August 25 from 3-4pm.  I’m very sorry for my error and I hope most of you are still able to attend.   Here is the link to register:  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqcuquqDksEtYSlHq0b-SDC-zsRPPaE6fL After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containin ...Continue Reading