Women’s Business Center serving the northern 14 counties of NJ, helping people start & grow their own businesses. #WCECNJ
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The WCEC Women’s Business Center hosted its 8th Annual Business Pitch Competition, bringing together small business owners, government resources, funders.
Read more about this event featuring 1st place awardee, Annalyce D'Agostino-Gavin, Focus Posters®: tapinto.net/towns/verona-sla…
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A few hours walking through Hoboken reminded us why small businesses matter so much to New Jersey's economy. This was a chance to connect with local entrepreneurs, hear their stories, and celebrate the energy that keeps NJ's neighborhoods thriving.
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At the WCEC #WomensBusinessCenter, its our mission to empower our community to invest in themselves via entrepreneurship by providing resources to successfully start, own, operate, & grow their businesses.
Resources: wcecnj.org #wcecnj
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With a $1M total prize pool, the SBA Patriot Pitch Competition awards American innovation!
Key details:
✅ Judging categories: strengthening American competitiveness, small business “punching above its weight,” economic impact, and business fundamentals and execution readiness
✅ Deadline: Submit your pitch by June 10
✅ The finals: September 2026 in D.C.
Learn more and submit your pitch: sba.gov/freedom250
ALT Promotional image for the Patriot Pitch Competition featuring an eagle logo. Text reads, "Submit your pitch by June 10." Clover logo at the bottom.
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Have you been wanting to officially register your business with the State of New Jersey but you are unsure how to begin or what steps you need to take? Then this two-part series is for you.
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In today’s fast-moving business environment, many entrepreneurs operate without a clear roadmap across all phases of their business.
This session introduces a practical framework that helps business owners move beyond day-to-day survival. clients.wcecnj.org/workshop.…
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🌟 Small Business Spotlight! 🌟
Rebecca DeLuccia, owner of the DAE LEAD® Canine
Positioning System, was a finalist in our 2026 Business Pitch Competition.
Woman Veteran owned. Handcrafted and small-batch manufactured in New Jersey:
daelead.com
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DAE LEAD® helps active dog parents, especially those
with limited upper-body strength/mobility or who need to multitask safely while moving with their dogs, experience a safe, controlled, hands-free dog walk by replacing the century-old leash with a
first-of-its-kind system.
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🌟 Small Business Spotlight! Dr. Anna Flores Locke, owner of Charlandra Counseling Services, was a finalist in our 2026 Pitch Competition. Visit charlandra.com to learn more about this #NewJersey based small business.
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The WCEC Women's Business Center held its 8th annual Business Pitch Competition in Livingston, NJ on May 8.
The competition brought together aspiring entrepreneurs from across the state.
Read more via the West Essex Tribune:
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WCEC 8th Annual Business Pitch Competition /west_essex_tribune/news/wcec-8th-annual-business-pitch-competition/article_34b59bba-03ec-4468-8b28-03b9fb3e103c.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share via @RoxburyRegister
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Thank you @oceanfirstbank for helping make this moment possible. Your support of our upcoming pitch competition is creating real opportunities for New Jersey small businesses to grow, connect, and be seen.
Learn more: wcecnj.org/events
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Thank you, @UCSAvingsBank, for investing in what’s next. Your support of our pitch competition helps elevate emerging start-ups and strengthens the future of entrepreneurship in New Jersey.
Learn more about the WCEC Business Pitch Event in Livingston, NJ: wcecnj.org/events
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NEXT WEEK: The National #SmallBusinessWeek Virtual Summit is just around the corner!
Explore free workshops, networking opportunities, and more.
Register today: sba.gov/nsbw
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SBA Announces National Small Business Week 2026 Virtual Summit. This free online summit offers educational workshops, networking, and information on federal resources.
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Small Business Week Resources from @SBAgov ⬇️
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🔜 Two weeks away!
The 🆓 National #SmallBusinessWeek Virtual Summit on May 5 and May 6 includes business workshops, networking opportunities, and more!
Register today: sba.gov/national-small-busin…
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Small Business Week Resources ⬇️
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During National Small Business Week, @SBAgov is hosting a FREE Virtual Summit open to all small business owners – and aspiring entrepreneurs – across the country.
Learn from industry experts, access federal resources, and connect with our outstanding group of cosponsors.
Registration closes soon! ⬇️
🔗: sba.gov/national-small-busin…
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