(Serving Hudson County)

About Us

The New Jersey Small Business Development Center (NJSBDC) at New Jersey City University (NJCU) – School of Business is part of a national network of university- and college-based centers that provide expert business counseling and educational resources to small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.

By leveraging the support of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the New Jersey Department of Commerce and Economic Development, Rutgers Business School, and other public and private partners, the center plays a vital role in fostering business growth and economic development across Hudson County.

Nearly all of our services are provided at no cost through funding from federal, state, and local grants, as well as other contributions from the private sector. All business counseling is delivered one-on-one and is completely confidential.

Meet the Regional Director at Fairleigh Dickinson University

Sheila Harris-Adams, Regional Director

Sheila Harris-Adams, Regional Director of New Jersey Small Business Development Center at NJCU School of Business, is a visionary small business advocate, community leader, sought-after speaker, national trainer, and industry expert in Procurement Business Consulting, Federal Contracting, Labor Management, Professional Services, Operations, Human Resources, and Business Development. She has a proven executive management track record and over 30 years of experience driving sales and marketing goals and objectives. In the public sector, Ms. Harris-Adams was appointed to the role of Regional Director of NJSBDC at NJCU School of Business, where she leads a team of subject matter experts who provide support to a client base of over 800 businesses in NJ. In the private sector, under the leadership of Ms. Harris-Adams, the VBS team has provided business development, sales, marketing, training, and consulting support to over 500 companies. During her time working with her numerous clients, she has assisted in closings over $520 million in Federal Contracts.

Contact Us

The NJSBDC at New Jersey City University – School of Business offers training and counseling to small business owners and entrepreneurs. For information, please complete our Consulting Request Form.

Our office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm by appointment only.

2025 Holiday Calendar

January 20, 2025: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 17, 2025: Presidents Day
April 18, 2025: Good Friday
May 26, 2025: Memorial Day
June 19, 2025: Juneteenth
July 4, 2025: Independence Day
September 1, 2025: Labor Day
October 13, 2025: Columbus Day
November 11, 2025: Veterans Day
November 27, 2025: Thanksgiving Day
December 25, 2025: Christmas Day (observed)
December 31, 2025: New Year’s Day (observed)

Holiday Closure:
The office will be closed from December 22, 2025, to January 2, 2026.
During this time, virtual appointments will remain available.

Summer Hours:
The office is closed on Fridays. Clients will continue to be assisted remotely during this period.

We are located at: NJSBDC at New Jersey City University (NJCU)
School of Business
285 West Side Avenue, Suite 199
Jersey City, NJ 07305
Phone: (201) 200-2156 | Email: sbdc@njcu.edu