NJSBDC - Small Business Fireside Chat
Mon, May 01
|National Aerospace Research and Tech
You have an exclusive invitation to join the NJSBDC, community stakeholders, and other small business owners to weigh in on the issues facing Southern NJ's small businesses today to help guide future resources toward opportunities for small businesses for tomorrow.
Time & Location
May 01, 2023, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
National Aerospace Research and Tech, 600 Aviation Research Blvd, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234, USA
About the event
Come & Share your stories, thoughts, and concerns to improve Southern NJ's business climate and network with other business owners.
Register Online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-business-fireside-chat-tickets-616011395667
9:00am - 9:45am Registration and Networking
9:45am - 10:00am Pledge of Allegiance & Opening Remarks(Bob Palumbo)
10:00am – 10:10am NJSBDC Opening Remarks & Meeting Purpose (Kelly Brozyna)
10:10am – 10:30am Attendee Introductions (Bob Palumbo)
(Each attendee will make an introduction)
10:30am – 11:45am Open Discussion (Bob Palumbo)
DISCUSSION TOPICS
We will address the current “post pandemic local economies”.
Questions directed to each County and City Economic Development.
- What are the major issues facing your region?
o Available EDA Resources
o Overall Economic Changes Post Pandemic
o Closed Businesses
o Labor
o Unemployment
o Local Business Concerns Communicated to Your Organization
- Current strategies to improve conditions.
o Funding Programs
o Resources
o Public Events
Questions directed to small businesses in attendance.
- What are the major issues facing your business?
o Labor
o Revenue
o Funding
Questions directed to lenders in attendance.
- What are the major issues facing the state of lenders?
o Risk Challenges
o Interest Rates
o Future Concerns or Opportunities
o Has lending requirements changed post-pandemic.
11:45am – 12:00pm Closing Remarks (Kelly Brozyna)