NJThrives Virtual Entrepreneurship Ecosystem

09/22/2026

Meet Erika T. Kendrick, a dedicated mental health therapist and the inspiring Founder & CEO of Erika T. Kendrick, LLC. Based in Montclair, New Jersey, Erika offers women a compassionate, non-judgmental space to be their true selves. Her practice empowers women to unload their heaviest burdens, talk openly, and embrace their potential.

Join NJThrivesVEE and step into the future of business. Every story matters. 📍

Follow Erika's journey:
🌐 www.erikatkendrick.com
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09/21/2026

09/01/2026

Did you know women entrepreneurs are a driving force in New Jersey’s innovation economy? With 217 women-led businesses reviewed by Golden Seeds and up to $400K available through the NJEDA Innovation Fellows Program, the future is bright. In 2024, 537 women-owned businesses will benefit from NJEDA’s Main Street Recovery Program, and by 2025, $10.5M will be awarded to further empower these businesses.

Join NJThrivesVEE and step into the future of business. Connect with experts, access resources, and grow your business.

09/01/2026

Join us on November 20, 2025, for a delightful breakfast event featuring Queen Honey, LLC. Discover how their True Source Certified honey and specialty items are crafting a new standard in wholesome foods. Meet the founder, Glenn Berntsen, and learn why every story matters in business.

Explore more and step into the future with NJThrivesVEE. 🍯✨

09/01/2026

Spotlighting PVG TECH and its inspiring journey! After helping restore technology access in earthquake-stricken Haiti, Dalf Pierre launched a cyber café and his first IT company. Now, PVG TECH empowers small businesses to be secure, efficient, and confident. Join NJThrivesVEE and step into the future of business!

08/24/2026

Federal trademark filing: Overview
USPTO Online Event: Are you a small business owner preparing to file an application to federally register your trademark? Or are you an experienced trademark attorney or paralegal interested in learning a new way of filing? Join our federal trademark filing webinar to learn the fundamentals of our new filing system in Trademark Center. The webinar will cover:

Trademark Center basics
Pre-filing checklist
A filing demonstration
Where to find help

08/18/2026

NJThrivesVEE Community Hub is a dynamic, integrated, virtual regional asset that will highlight all business & economic development resources offered to entrepreneurs, small businesses, economic & community development entities in the NJ region. The online platform can be translated into multiple languages, and includes information resources, events, courses, podcasts, articles, conference services, referral capabilities, training and technical assistance activities, resource gaps and mapping and much more!

04/23/2026

Getting access to funding is often less about “if” and more about “when—and how prepared you are.”

Whether you’re just starting out or still building a stronger financial foundation, there are banking and lending solutions designed to help you grow at your own pace—without unnecessary pressure.

Join us at the Capital Access Pop-Up to meet representatives from North Jersey Federal Credit Union and learn how their small business banking and lending services can support your goals. What you’ll gain:

· A better understanding of how credit unions evaluate small business financing requests

· Practical tips to improve your financial readiness before applying for funding

· Clarity on different business banking products and how they can support growth

· Direct access to professionals who can help guide your next financial steps

Who Should Attend?

· Anyone looking to better understand business financing, improve funding readiness, or explore banking and lending options through a trusted local credit union.

Why You Should Attend

Because accessing capital shouldn’t feel overwhelming—and you shouldn’t have to figure it out alone.

At this event, you will:

· Connect directly with banking professionals and lending specialists

· Learn what financing options may fit your current business stage

· Get support on preparing documentation and improving approval readiness

· Explore business banking tools, credit options, and funding pathways in one place

This is your opportunity to move from planning to action—and from action to growth.

Join us on Monday, April 27, 2026

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

📍 William Paterson University – Cotsakos College of Business

1600 Valley Road, Wayne, NJ