What we’re about
We create opportunities for entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs to network, learn, connect and collaborate. We invite everyone to be a part of the vibrant entrepreneurial culture that is thriving in New Jersey. Our Meetups are held in Montclair, N.J. Meetups are organized by the Feliciano Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Montclair State University.
Please join us if you’re an entrepreneur, aspiring entrepreneur, investor, local resident, or a service provider who caters to entrepreneurs.
Interested in presenting your startup? Interested in being a featured speaker? Message us through Meetup.
This Meetup is also affiliated with Women Entrepreneurship Week, an initiative started by the Feliciano Center in 2014. Learn more at WomenEntrepreneurshipWeek.com
Finally, the Feliciano Center's MIX Lab is a 3D printing innovation center that houses more than 60 digital devices, mostly 3D printers, and is recognized as a regional leader in melding design, creative problem-solving and innovation. MIX (Making and Innovating for X, where X is the unknown) also delivers curriculum for our 9-credit Certificate in Innovation & Digitally Mediated Making.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- NJ Small Business SummitMontclair State University, Montclair, NJ$1.00
Welcome to the 2024 New Jersey Small Business Summit!
Join us at Montclair State University / University Hall Conference Center on October 24th from 10am to 4pm for a day filled with networking, learning and inspiration.
We know your time is your most valuable asset, so we plan to pack the day with insightful speakers who know about the joys and challenges of running a small business in New Jersey and can help you take your business to the next level.
At this event you can expect to:- Connect with fellow small business owners and entrepreneurs from around NJ
- Hear candid stories and learn helpful tips from successful entrepreneurs and innovative leaders in small business
- Discover new strategies that will help you grow your business
Our Agenda for the day includes:
10:00 – 10:45am: Doors Open. Networking & Industry Meetups
10:45 – 11:00am: Welcome remarks
11:00 – 11:45am: AI Trends for Small Businesses (panel)
11:45am – 12:30pm: Women Entrepreneurship Week Segment (keynote and panel)
12:30 – 1:00pm: Lunch & Business Expo Tour
1:00 - 1:30pm: Money Talk with Mukesh Patel from Rutgers University
1:30 – 2:25pm: Doing Business with the NJ Government (panel)
2:25 – 3:10pm: Happy Experiences, Happy Customers (fireside chat with Craig Dubitsky)
3:10 – 4:00pm: The Entrepreneurial Journey in NJ (fireside chat)
4:00 – 5:00pm: Networking, AfterpartyEarly Bird Ticket Prices until July 31st. Register now to secure this pricing!
$25 ticket - Lunch is included
$15 ticket - lunch is NOT included
Register now and secure your spot - space is limited!New Jersey Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of our state's economy. Come celebrate and advocate for them on October 24th!
We look forward to seeing you there!