NJSBDC at William Paterson University

"Counseling is so paramount to small business. You cannot evolve unless you are working with our SBDCs."—LeDet on #smallbusiness growth.

Last week, we celebrated the graduation of our AI Business Academy Cohort III 🎓✨ These small business owners and entrepreneurs gained practical knowledge and hands-on experience in using AI. Congratulations to our graduates!

Media Partner Highlight| Punto Encuentro Internacional✨ Join us for an evening of: ✨ Business insights & entrepreneurship 🤝 Networking and Learning! 📅 TODAY- Wednesday, October 28, 2026 ⏰ 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM 📍 Cotsakos College of Business, Wayne, NJ 🎟️ FREE admission!

We’re excited to welcome Almazen as an official Event Vendor of the Entrepreneurship for Success event! 🎉Join us for an evening of Business insights & Entrepreneurship. 📅 TOMORROW - Wednesday, Oct 28, 2026 ⏰ 4PM – 8PM 📍1600 Valley Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470 🎟️ FREE - REGISTER NOW!

Event Sponsor Highlight | Vital Join us for an evening of: ✨ Business insights & entrepreneurship 🤝 Networking and Learning 🇨🇴 Colombian culture, food & community 👉 Register now: njsbdcwpunj.eventbrite.com

Event Sponsor Highlight | Fundación Museo Galería Independencia 🎉 We’re happy to welcome Fundación Museo Galería Independencia as a sponsor for Entrepreneurship Success 2026! 👉 Register now: njsbdcwpunj.eventbrite.com

📣 UPCOMING WORKSHOPS & EVENTS | GROW YOUR BUSINESS WITH NJSBDC AT WPUNJ! Ready to take your business to the next level? Join NJSBDC at WPUNJ for upcoming workshops designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners build skills and strengthen their brands. Register Now!

Event Sponsor Highlight | Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield Join us for an evening of: ✨ Business insights & entrepreneurship 🤝 Networking and meaningful connections 🇨🇴 Colombian culture, food & community 👉 Register now: njsbdcwpunj.eventbrite.com

Event Sponsor Highlight | Visions Credit Union Join us for an evening of: ✨ Business insights & entrepreneurship 🤝 Networking and meaningful connections 🇨🇴 Colombian culture, food & community 📅 Wednesday, October 28, 2026 👉 Register now: njsbdcwpunj.eventbrite.com

Event Partner Highlight | Consulado de Colombia en Newark Join us for an evening of: ✨ Business insights & entrepreneurship 🤝 Networking and meaningful connections 🇨🇴 Colombian culture, food & community

Food Vendor Spotlight | Feralta Speciality Coffee✨ We’re excited to welcome them as an official Food Vendor of the our event on October 28, 2026. Join fellow entrepreneurs for networking and insights on funding your growth, protecting your health, and planning your future!

Food Vendor Spotlight | Bendita Arepa Join us at Entrepreneurship for Success to celebrate Colombian flavors, connect with leaders, and explore funding your growth, covering your health, and planning for your future! 📅 10/28/26 |📍1600 Valley Road, Wayne, NJ | Register Now!

Food Vendor Spotlight | MasQPan Colombian Bakery Meet MasQPan at Entrepreneurship for Success! Enjoy Colombian flavors, connect with leaders, and learn about funding your growth, covering your health, and planning your future. 📅10/29/26 |📍1600 Valley Rd, Wayne, NJ | Register!

¡Acompáñanos en un evento dedicado a las conexiones, el emprendimiento y la cultura colombiana! Aprende cómo aprovechar tus raíces culturales para construir tu negocio, ampliar tu potencial y superar desafíos. Oct 28, 2026| 1600 Valley Road, Wayne, NJ | Regístrate Hoy!

Join us for an evening of entrepreneurship, connection, and Colombian culture! 🇨🇴 Learn how to leverage your heritage, grow your business, and overcome hurdles—all while enjoying authentic food and vibrant traditions. Oct 28th, 2026 | 1600 Valley Road, Wayne NJ |Register Now!

Your business plan tells the story. Your pitch brings it to life🌟 Join us for a FREE workshop designed to help you sharpen your business pitch, communicate your value, and confidently present your visions to investors, lenders and partners. 🤝 Register Now! #njsbdcwpu #njsbdc

🌟 Congratulations to Our Regional Director on Being Named 2026 America's SBDC NJ State STAR Award! 🌟We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition of our Regional Director, Melissa Rosario. This is a great honor, and we are thrilled to see her work recognized! #njsbdc

Turn your business idea into a clear plan! Join us Monday, October 12, 2026 for a FREE Business Plan in a Day workshop. With guidance from Juan Brea, you'll build a one-page business plan that clarifies your goals, strengthens your strategy, and gives you a clearer path foward.

Looking for guidance to grow your business? 💼 The SBDC at WPU provides no-cost training and one-on-one consulting to aspiring and established small business owners. Request counseling at sbdcwpu.com We’re here to help take your business to new heights! 🚀

Join NJSBDC Consultant Juan Brea, in collaboration with Ringwood Borough, for an interactive workshop designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners turn their goals into a focused, actionable plan. 📍 In Person | Ringwood Public Library, Ringwood, NJ 🎟️ Register Now!

Still exploring your options for business ownership? Join us in two days! Our FREE virtual franchising workshop is designed to give you a practical look at what it takes to become a franchise owner — before you make an investment. 🔗 Register today!