Hillsdale Chamber of Commerce

02/05/2026

UPDATED with Correct Email for RSVP below and in flier- Dear Hillsdale Business Owners,
We are excited to share the Bagels for Businesses event on Monday, February 23, 2026 where attendees will be joined by representatives from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) and the Bergen County Divison of Economic Development for a brief, in-person presentation on small business grant opportunities and other valuable resources currently available to you.

Time is critical. Many of these NJEDA grant programs are set to expire later this year, and once the funding window closes, these opportunities will no longer be available. This is free money and free services designed specifically to support New Jersey small businesses—and we strongly encourage you to take advantage of it.
Why attend?
• Learn about grants and resources available right now
• These grants are straightforward and easy to apply for
• No grant-writing experience is required
• An NJEDA representative will be on-site to answer questions and walk you through the process
Enjoy bagels and coffee while learning how to strengthen your business.

Please RSVP to [email protected]

01/11/2026

For any local businesses, see below on a way to help support a local baseball team on their dream that they will in turn support and promote your businesses in some unique way, every bit helps!

A local team of 12U boys, Grit Venom, are gearing up for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to compete in Cooperstown, NY in August. They will be among dozens of other baseball teams and hundreds of families that will come from all over the country to compete!

We’re reaching out to local businesses and community partners — and we’d LOVE to feature your business while supporting youth athletics! This is a great way to put your name in front of hundreds of local families while helping a group of hardworking kids achieve a lifelong dream.

Who can participate?
🍔Restaurants & bakeries🍪
⚾Sports & training facilities💪
🎶Music & enrichment programs💡
📚Tutors & educational services🧑‍🏫
🛍️Shops, boutiques & local brands
🩼Therapy, fitness & wellness businesses🌞
Honestly — all local businesses are welcome!

Ways you can help:
– Display our Cooperstown Flier in-store
– Donate gift cards, coupons, or discount offers
– Provide small giveaways or promo items
– Sponsor the team, specific player, jerseys, banners, etc.
– Host a fundraiser night or give-back event
– Allow our boys to setup a table one weekend.

Every contribution — big or small — helps us get closer to our goal and makes a huge difference for our players.

Interested in supporting Venom 12U?
Please DM me for details, sponsorship options, or to get involved.

Thank you for supporting local youth sports and helping our kids chase their dreams — Cooperstown, here we come!