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- 2025 NJ Small Business SummitMontclair State University, Montclair, NJ$55.00
Please join us at the 2025 NJ Small Business Summit!
October 22nd
9am - 3pm
Montclair State UniversityBut wait...How do I justify spending a whole day at the NJ Small Business Summit when I have client calls and bills to pay?
We get it. When you're running on fumes and every hour feels like it needs to generate revenue, taking time for "professional development" can feel like an unnecessary luxury, but here's happened at our 2024 summit with 320+ NJ leaders and entrepreneurs: The folks who attended last year's summit didn't lose a day of business. They gained months of clarity and tons of new connections!
So what makes NJ Small Business Summit different from the other business events you’re probably considering this fall?
❌ We're not talking about scaling to six figures (we know you're focused on hitting consistent four or five figures first)
❌ We're not overwhelming you with 24 different speakers (every session is carefully crafted based on YOUR feedback about the problems you're facing right now)
❌ We're not making you choose between networking and learning (our expo-style format lets you connect while you learn)
✅ Every session answers: "What can I implement by Monday morning?"
✅ Speakers include people who started exactly where you are now (not just the "made it" stories)
✅ We're connecting you with other entrepreneurs facing the same daily struggles (you'll realize you're not alone in this)Here's what you'll actually learn on October 22nd:
Morning Sessions:- Convert and Retain Customers with AI - Learn basic CRM tools with AI that actually convert more leads (no tech degree required)
- Build Your Brand on a Budget - Logo design and visual consistency using tools you can afford
- Build Your AI Toolkit for Content Creation - Create professional videos and images without hiring expensive designers
- Discover Why Your Content Isn't Connecting - The emotional framework that makes people actually connect with and buy from you
Afternoon Deep Dives:
- Resilience Through Change Panel - Real women entrepreneurs sharing how they survived funding challenges, supply chain disasters, and business pivots
- Exciting Raffles and Giveaways!!
Plus: FREE 1:1 mini consultations in our "Expert Corner" - get personalized advice on YOUR specific challenges (Funding, Legal, Taxes, and more…)
The cost? $55. That's what you'd spend on a decent business lunch, but this investment keeps paying dividends.
Your business deserves this investment. And more importantly, you deserve to stop struggling alone. We are here to help!
Ready to join us at Montclair State University on October 22nd?
👉👉👉 REGISTER NOW
