Join us for the New Jersey Small Business Summit
On Thursday, October 24, FCE+I will welcome the state’s small business community to campus for the New Jersey Small Business Summit, an event dedicated to connecting, learning and sharing ideas on how to support entrepreneurs and small business owners.
In partnership with ten New Jersey higher education institutions, the event will welcome the state’s small business community for a day of networking, learning and inspiration highlighted by a program featuring panel discussions and A-List entrepreneurs.
Panelists at the Summit will include happy™ Products’ Co-founder & CEO Craig Dubitsky, Culina Health Co-Founder and CEO Vanessa Rissetto, The Local Girl Media Group Founder Jennifer Tripucka and Shark Tank Season 14 contestant and Nopalera Founder Sandra Velasquez.
Sessions at the New Jersey Small Business Summit will include:
- AI Trends For Small Businesses: Explore how artificial intelligence can benefit small businesses by improving efficiency, decision-making, and customer engagement
- Scaling Up: Women Entrepreneurs Turning Ideas into Profits: Women entrepreneurs will share their experiences of growing their businesses from initial ideas to profitable ventures
- From Bootstraps to Backers: The Different Paths to Success: Explore the various funding journeys entrepreneurs take, from bootstrapping their ventures to securing outside investment
- Doing Business with the NJ Government: Learn how small businesses can engage with the New Jersey government through contracts and partnerships
“We’re beyond excited to host the first-ever New Jersey Small Business Summit at Montclair State University, in partnership with over 30 influential institutions and community organizations from across the state,” says Liz Rich, co-director of the Feliciano Center for Entrepreneurship + Innovation. “Our mission is to create a powerful day of celebration, learning, and connection for our small business community—the true driving force behind New Jersey’s economy.”
Our Mission and Values
The FCE+I at Montclair State University: A Collaborative and Dynamic Community
The Feliciano Center for Entrepreneurship + Innovation is a collaborative and dynamic community, bringing together innovative thinking, roadmap design, mentorship and opportunities for funding to support early-stage entrepreneurs as they launch and grow their ideas.
Our values inform and infuse the work we do:
- Encourage an entrepreneurial mindset
- Foster a diverse and inclusive community
- Uphold a commitment to delivering the highest quality experience
- Believe in success for the collective, not just the individual
- Committed to serving the highest good