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Leadership Biographies

The biographies of the leaders at the New Jersey Small Business Development Center including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Operating Officer.

 

Brenda B. Hopper–  Biography of the NJSBDC CEO & State Director

Deborah K. Smarth– Biography of the NJSBDC COO & Associate State Director

 

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The New Jersey Small Business Development Centers’ network is committed to guiding established small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs to create and expand their business enterprises which will, in turn, result in sustainable growth, job creation and statewide economic development and prosperity.

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If you are planning on starting a small business, NJSBDC, with the help of the Small Business Administration (SBA), is here to make your small business dreams a reality. Become a client and see how.

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If you are an existing business with annual revenue of up to $1 million or have more than $1 million in revenue and/or 10 or more employees, NJSBDC can help you expand your market share as a company and grow your vision into a successful company. Become a client and see how.

NEWS AND EDUCATION

  • 2019 Calendar- NJSBDC

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  • NJSBDC Newsletter: The Small Business Voice – Volume 18 (Special Sustainability Edition)

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The New Jersey Sustainable Business program is funded by the USEPA, and is part of an EPA Region 2 Toxic Reductions initiative that also includes projects being conducted by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), and New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT).

Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. All services extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis.