Don’t Miss the Small Business Summit – February 3, 2025!
We are thrilled to invite you to the inaugural Small Business Summit! Hosted by the Centenary Institute of Entrepreneurship and the Hackettstown BID, this event is designed to support and connect small businesses in our community.
Event Details:
📅 Date: Monday, February 3, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Centenary University’s Lackland Center,
715 Grand Ave, Hackettstown, NJ 07840
What to Expect:
🎓 Engaging Workshops: Enhance your skills with practical insights.
🗣️ Expert Panel Discussions: Gain wisdom from industry leaders.
🛍️ Vendor Exhibits: Explore offerings from attending local businesses.
🤝 Networking Opportunities: Connect with 50+ fellow entrepreneurs and leaders in the small business community.
Event Schedule:
- 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Registration & Coffee
- 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM: Introductions & Keynote Speaker: James Howard
- 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM: Workshop Session 1 (Choose from two topics: Design Thinking for Small Businesses OR Integrating AI into Small Businesses)
- 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM: Workshop Session 2 (Choose from two topics: Are you Talking to Yourself or Your Customers? OR LinkedIn for Business Success: Building your brand & expanding your network)
- 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM: Lunch, Networking + Vendor Time, and Headshots (available for purchase)
- 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM: Panel: Journey to Success with Local Business Owners
- 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM: Workshop Session 3 (Choose from two topics: Paid Digital Advertising OR NJEDA Grants and Loans)
- 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM: Workshop Session 4 (Choose from two topics: Business Planning Guidelines OR Zero Based Budgeting)
- 3:45 PM – 4:00 PM: Closing Remarks + Prize Drawings
This is your chance to grow, learn, and collaborate with others in the small business community. Don’t miss out on this transformative experience!
Register Now to secure your spot and take advantage of early-bird specials!
For questions or additional information, please contact us at:
📧 Email: entrepreneurship@centenaryuniversity.edu
📞 Phone: 908-852-1400 ext. 5071
