With support from Thrive Leadership Institute & East Orange leadership, 14 small business owners complete a 9-week program to build smarter systems, strengthen networks, and access funding opportunities.
Read MoreEast Orange Entrepreneurs Get Empowered to Fund Their Dreams at June 4th Workshop
EAST ORANGE, N.J. - -- On Wednesday evening, June 4th, East Orange entrepreneurs gathered at the Public Library for the eighth session of the city's Professional Development Workshop Series, titled "Funding Your Dreams in the Urban Hub." Led by Pavel...
Read MoreNextGen Healthcare Earns UEZ Certification, Boosting Local Training & Job Access in East Orange
EAST ORANGE, N.J. - -- NextGen Healthcare Solutions Services, founded by entrepreneur Aaliyah Cook-Ali, has officially earned certification under the New Jersey Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) Program. The milestone was achieved during the City of East...
Read MoreEast Orange Entrepreneurs Gain Hiring Confidence and Leadership Tools at "Talent Triumph" Workshop
EAST ORANGE, N.J. - -- On Wednesday, May 28, small business owners across East Orange gathered for Talent Triumph: Managing Your Greatest Assets — Your Employees, a high-impact workshop designed to help entrepreneurs build stronger, more effective...
Read MorePower Up Profits: East Orange Businesses Learn to Go Green and Cut Energy Costs Fast
BLOOMFIELD, N.J. - -- Local entrepreneurs received a high-impact boost at Session 6 of the East Orange Professional Development Workshop Series, "Greening Your Business for Success," held on May 21, 2025. The featured presenter, Kelvin Roberson, MBA, is..
Read MoreFamily Fresh Takes the Lead—First UEZ-Certified Business in East Orange's Cohort 2
EAST ORANGE, N.J. - -- Family Fresh Laundromat LLC, located at 1 Ampere Parkway, has become the first business in Cohort 2 of the East Orange Professional Development Workshop Series to receive Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) certification. Owner Rafael...
Read MoreUnlocking Growth: East Orange Entrepreneurs Learn to Attract and Keep Loyal Customers
EAST ORANGE, N.J. - -- Local entrepreneurs and small business owners gathered tonight for the fifth session of the Professional Development Workshop Series—a transformative initiative sponsored by Mayor Ted R. Green, the East Orange City Council, and...
Read MoreEast Orange UEZ Workshop Makes Compliance Clear and Achievable for Local Entrepreneurs
EAST ORANGE, N.J. - -- This evening, local entrepreneurs packed the second-floor meeting room of the East Orange Public Library for Session 4 of the City of East Orange's Professional Development Workshop Series, titled "Compliance Made Easy – A...
Read MoreEast Orange Entrepreneurs Boost Financial Fitness at Thrive Leadership Institute Workshop
Business owners gain tools to budget better, manage cash flow, and build financial resilience for the future
Read MoreMarketing Mastery in the Urban Landscape Ignites a New Wave of Bold, Brand-Ready Businesses
EAST ORANGE, N.J. - -- If your brand is invisible, your business might as well be too. That was the powerful message behind Session 2: Marketing Mastery in the Urban Landscape, a high-impact training within the City of East Orange's Professional...
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