1. The New Jersey Reentry Corporation Joins Google Program to Offer Digital Skills Training for People Impacted by Incarceration
In June, Google announced an initiative to help people impacted by incarceration gain digital skills through strategic partnerships and programming
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2. New Jersey Small Business Owners to Thank Veterans by Participating #VetDayPledge
Somerset Hills, NJ (November 3, 2022) –  On Veterans Day, members of LeTip of Asbury Park, Bayshore, Bell Works, Bergen County, Bordentown, Carlstadt, Central New Jersey, Cherry Hill, Clifton, Coastal, Colts Neck, Fair Lawn, Freehold, Gold Coast, Gordons Corner, Greater Morristown, Hackensack, Holmdel, Jersey City, LBI, Livingston, Manalapan, Matawan, Metuchen, ...
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3. College Cuts Ribbon on Small Business Support Office
PARAMUS, N.J. – In just six months, Bergen Community College students have assisted nearly 500 local entrepreneurs in bouncing back post-COVID as “small business support specialists” through a collaboration with the Bergen County Business Resource Network.
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4. Black Women's Mural to be Painted and Revealed During ArtsBergen's Celebration of National Arts & Humanities and Discover Jersey Arts Month
(Hackensack, New Jersey; October 21, 2022)—The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation's (NNJCF) ArtsBergen initiative joins thousands of arts organizations, programs and communities nationwide to celebrate National Arts and Humanities Month and Discover Jersey Arts Month in the Garden State. 
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5. EASTERSEALS NJ URGES EMPLOYERS TO HIRE PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Inclusive Hiring Guide Empowers Businesses to Recruit and Retain People with Disabilities, Beginning in October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month 
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6. College, County Extend Assistance to Entrepreneurs
LYNDHURST, N.J. – Bergen Community College and the Bergen County Business Resource Network welcomed more than 300 local entrepreneurs to a complimentary showcase event Sept. 29 that offered workshops, professional services and consultations with small business resource specialists.
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7. EASTERSEALS NJ URGES EMPLOYERS TO HIRE PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Inclusive Hiring Guide Empowers Businesses to Recruit and Retain People with Disabilities, Beginning in October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month
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8. TEDESCO ANNOUNCES ECONOMIC RECOVERY INITIATIVES TO HELP SMALL BUSINESS
County re-authorizes Bergen Business Resource Network partnership and announces new Small Business Grant Program
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9. BERKELEY COLLEGE MBA GRADUATE AND U.S. MARINE CORPS VETERAN GABRIELLE PERALTA NAMED TO ‘ALL IN’ STUDENT VOTING HONOR ROLL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO ADVANCE STUDENT VOTER REGISTRATION
Berkeley College graduate Gabrielle Peralta of Newark, NJ, was among 82 college students named to the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge Student Voting Honor Roll,
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10. Vermella at Garwood Station presents Garwood Rocks! on June 5th, 2022
GWACC (Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce) is pleased to announce that Vermella at Garwood Station will, once again, present Garwood Rocks! for 2022.  Garwood is revving up to rock out and enjoy a full day of family fun, with this year’s event being held in its normal schedule, Sunday, June ...
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11. JERSEY CITY COFFEE SHOP OWNER TURNS ADVERSITY INTO ADVANTAGE AT THE HAZEL LUXURY RENTAL IN BERGEN-LAFAYETTE
The Upscale Six-Story Building was the Perfect Solution for Mike Clark of The Grind Shop After His Family was Recently Displaced by Nearby Fire
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12. County, College Collaborate for Small Business Support
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco III, Bergen Community College President Eric M. Friedman, Ph.D., the Bergen County Commissioners and Bergen County Division of Economic Development Director Joanne Cimiluca have joined forces to develop a portfolio of free support services for entrepreneurs through the Bergen County Business Resource Network.
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13. NEW JERSEY SECRETARY OF HIGHER EDUCATION HEARS STORIES OF STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT, PRAISES BERKELEY COLLEGE FOR CONTRIBUTING TO ECOSYSTEM OF NEW JERSEY HIGHER EDUCATION
“The Berkeley College students I met today reminded me that it’s so important to meet students where they are, regardless of life circumstances.”– Brian Bridges, PhD, New Jersey Secretary of Higher Education, about his visit to Berkeley College
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14. Federal Funding for New Jersey Tops $806 Million
TRENTON, N.J. – Six months since the Sept. 5 federal disaster declaration for the remnants of Hurricane Ida in New Jersey, $806 million in federal funding has been provided for survivors.
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15. Entrepreneurs Selected to Appear in Documentary About Hackensack Immigrant Business Owners
(Hackensack, New Jersey; March 8, 2022) -- The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation's (NNJCF) ArtsBergen initiative announces four Hackensack entrepreneurs have been selected to appear in the documentary film, 
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16. FEMA Deadline has Passed but Help is Still Available; Federal Funding Tops $711.7 Million
TRENTON, N.J. – FEMA encourages applicants to keep in touch to track their case. Residents who believe the assistance they received for repairs is not enough are encouraged to contact FEMA to submit an appeal.
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17. NJ Sharing Network’s Joseph S. Roth Honored as a “Champion of Diversity” by the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce and the African American Chamber of Commerce
The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce and the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey honored Joseph S. Roth, President and CEO, NJ Sharing Network, as a “Champion of Diversity” for his outstanding work in promoting equal economic opportunity and diversity in New Jersey. The “Champions of Diversity” awards ...
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18. New Jersey Council for the Humanities Awards Grant for Hackensack Immigrant Business Owners' Oral Histories Through Documentary Story Telling
... initiative announces the New Jersey Council for the Humanities awarded a COVID-19 Response Grant of $11,625 for the project 'Stories on Main Street: Hackensack Immigrant Business Owners as Placemakers'. The NNJCF, a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization based in Hackensack, New Jersey, is one of 36 organizations in the state to ...
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19. One Month After Ida: Federal Funding Tops $175 Million for New Jersey
TRENTON, N.J. – One month after the federal disaster declaration for the remnants of Hurricane Ida, more than $175.8 million in federal funds have been provided to New Jersey to aid in their recovery.
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20. FEMA SCHEDULES ADDITIONAL DISASTER SURVIVOR ASSISTANCE TEAM VISITS IN BERGEN COUNTY
FEMA representatives are available to help residents apply for disaster relief in-person
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21. Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology Demonstrations to Be Held Throughout New Jersey
Events Hosted by Assembly Democrats Herb Conaway, Andrew Zwicker, Gordon Johnson, Daniel Benson & Robert Karabinchak
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22. DISASTER SURVIVOR ASSISTANCE TEAMS COMING TO MUNICIPALITIES ACROSS BERGEN COUNTY
FEMA representatives will be available to help residents apply for disaster relief in-person (HACKENSACK, NJ) – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and the Board of County Commissioners continue to urge residents and business owners impacted by Hurricane Ida to apply for Federal disaster relief.
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23. DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER OPENS IN HACKENSACK
Residents and Small Businesses can Apply for Disaster Relief In-Person (HACKENSACK, NJ) – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Board of County Commissioners, and Bergen Community College announce the deployment of a Disaster Recovery Center in Hackensack to assist residents and businesses with applying for Federal disaster relief. The center ...
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24. DISASTER RELIEF AVAILABLE TO BERGEN COUNTY RESIDENTS
(HACKENSACK, NJ) – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and the Board of County Commissioners urge residents and business owners impacted by Hurricane IDA to apply for Federal disaster relief. Over the weekend, the County of Bergen received a major disaster declaration from President Biden. rgen.nj.us/bergen-county-food-security-task-force-page.
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