Business Resources
Business Assistance
1. Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce
119 Main Street, Flemington, NJ 08822
www.hunterdon-chamber.org
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Phone: 908-782-7115
CO.STARTERS Programs
A community driven approach to entrepreneurship which equips entrepreneurs with the tools, knowledge and network to grow businesses. A suite of cohort CO.STARTERS programs include:
SCORE Central Jersey
A partnership with the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce to provide mentoring services for entrepreneurs. Appointments with SCORE Mentors at the Unity Center for Business and Entrepreneurship are scheduled with HCCOC Staff.
Events
Business education, promotion, connections and resources to foster business growth and vitality throughout the county.
Meeting Space
Flexible meeting space is available from 1 – 100 at the Unity Center for Business and Entrepreneurship for client meetings, training, events. Host in person, virtual or hybrid meetings within the Center.
Membership Advocacy
The Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce is an advocate for Hunterdon County businesses and a catalyst for business development working with stakeholders, businesses and government to create a positive business climate. Helps businesses navigate issues impacting business success.
Membership Contacts
The Chamber’s membership includes emerging, mid sized and large entities with a diverse level of experiences and expertise. A collaborative business climate provide an expansive group of business owners available to support the business community. The Chamber can
www.hunterdon-chamber.org
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Phone: 908-782-7115
CO.STARTERS Programs
A community driven approach to entrepreneurship which equips entrepreneurs with the tools, knowledge and network to grow businesses. A suite of cohort CO.STARTERS programs include:
SCORE Central Jersey
A partnership with the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce to provide mentoring services for entrepreneurs. Appointments with SCORE Mentors at the Unity Center for Business and Entrepreneurship are scheduled with HCCOC Staff.
Events
Business education, promotion, connections and resources to foster business growth and vitality throughout the county.
- Annual Business Bash
- Networking
Meeting Space
Flexible meeting space is available from 1 – 100 at the Unity Center for Business and Entrepreneurship for client meetings, training, events. Host in person, virtual or hybrid meetings within the Center.
Membership Advocacy
The Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce is an advocate for Hunterdon County businesses and a catalyst for business development working with stakeholders, businesses and government to create a positive business climate. Helps businesses navigate issues impacting business success.
Membership Contacts
The Chamber’s membership includes emerging, mid sized and large entities with a diverse level of experiences and expertise. A collaborative business climate provide an expansive group of business owners available to support the business community. The Chamber can
- Professionals
- Service Providers
- Business Services
2. UCEDC-A non-profit economic development corporation
www.ucedc.com
[email protected]
908-527-1166
UCEDC is a private, non-profit, US Department of Treasury designated Community Development Financial Institution that fosters economic growth. It provides financial and technical assistance to new and existing businesses with emphasis on benefiting under-served people and communities.
[email protected]
908-527-1166
UCEDC is a private, non-profit, US Department of Treasury designated Community Development Financial Institution that fosters economic growth. It provides financial and technical assistance to new and existing businesses with emphasis on benefiting under-served people and communities.
3. Regional Business Assistance Corporation (RBAC)
www.rbacloan.com/
[email protected]
Central New Jersey Office: 609-587-1133
Serves all of New Jersey. RBAC is a private, not for profit organization whose mission is to foster economic development and entrepreneurship by providing loan capital through SBA financing and business mentoring. They are designated as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), CDC, and SBA lender.
[email protected]
Central New Jersey Office: 609-587-1133
Serves all of New Jersey. RBAC is a private, not for profit organization whose mission is to foster economic development and entrepreneurship by providing loan capital through SBA financing and business mentoring. They are designated as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), CDC, and SBA lender.
Government Resources
Hunterdon County
1. Hunterdon County Economic Development & Tourism
119 Main Street Flemington, NJ 08822
www.hunterdoncountyedc.com/
Marc Saluk, Director of Economic Development
[email protected]
Phone: 908-399-1108
www.hunterdoncountyedc.com/
Marc Saluk, Director of Economic Development
[email protected]
Phone: 908-399-1108
2. Hunterdon County Library
www.hclibrary.us
Reference Department: 908-788-1434
General Information: 908-788-1444
Provides research assistance and data searches for business information.
Reference Department: 908-788-1434
General Information: 908-788-1444
Provides research assistance and data searches for business information.
Municipalities
1. Flemington Community Partnership
www.loveflemington.com
[email protected]
908-809-5464
The Flemington Community Partnership is a Business Improvement District (BID) with the mission of fostering a thriving business community in the Borough of Flemington. Flemington is also a Federally designated Opportunity Zone.
[email protected]
908-809-5464
The Flemington Community Partnership is a Business Improvement District (BID) with the mission of fostering a thriving business community in the Borough of Flemington. Flemington is also a Federally designated Opportunity Zone.
New Jersey
1. NJ Business Action Center
2. NJ Department of Labor
www.thegrwdb.org
Paul Grzella, Director
[email protected]
Office: (908) 203-6044
Mobile: (908) 507-8020
NJ Job Source Job Search
SkillUp Greater Raritan
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board Serving Hunterdon and Somerset Counties, NJ
Paul Grzella, Director
[email protected]
Office: (908) 203-6044
Mobile: (908) 507-8020
NJ Job Source Job Search
SkillUp Greater Raritan
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board Serving Hunterdon and Somerset Counties, NJ
3. NJ Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)
www.njeda.gov
[email protected]
Phone: 844-965-1125
NJEDA supports NJ businesses of all sizes to grow and invest in New Jersey with a portfolio of economic development tools:
[email protected]
Phone: 844-965-1125
NJEDA supports NJ businesses of all sizes to grow and invest in New Jersey with a portfolio of economic development tools:
- jobs-based tax credits
- real estate and development tax credits
- community development programs
- main street technical assistance
- innovation economy programs
- clean energy programs
- low-interest business financing including bonds, loan participations, loan guarantees and variable/fixed-rate loans
4. Choose New Jersey
www.choosenj.com
[email protected]
Phone: 609-297-2200
Choose New Jersey inspires businesses, entrepreneurs, and innovators to make NJ their home. It provides free, confidential resources and tools to assist in NJ location decisions, offering personalized guidance at every stage of establishing or expanding operations in NJ.
[email protected]
Phone: 609-297-2200
Choose New Jersey inspires businesses, entrepreneurs, and innovators to make NJ their home. It provides free, confidential resources and tools to assist in NJ location decisions, offering personalized guidance at every stage of establishing or expanding operations in NJ.
Federal
1. North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA)
www.njtpa.org
[email protected]
Phone: 973-639-8400
The NJTPA a federally authorized Metropolitan Planning Organization for the 13 county northern NJ region which partners with local and state agencies to fund transportation investments and provide a forum for interagency cooperation and public input.
[email protected]
Phone: 973-639-8400
The NJTPA a federally authorized Metropolitan Planning Organization for the 13 county northern NJ region which partners with local and state agencies to fund transportation investments and provide a forum for interagency cooperation and public input.
2. US Department of Commerce
www.commerce.gov
The US Department of Commerce mission is to create the conditions for economic growth and opportunity for all communities.
The US Department of Commerce mission is to create the conditions for economic growth and opportunity for all communities.
3. USDA Rural Development
www.rd.usda.gov
Business Programs: [email protected]
Phone: 856-787-7752
USDA Rural Development offers loans, grants and loan guarantees to help create jobs and support community and economic development in rural communities. (Note: Per 2020 Census most of Hunterdon County is considered rural)
Business Programs: [email protected]
Phone: 856-787-7752
USDA Rural Development offers loans, grants and loan guarantees to help create jobs and support community and economic development in rural communities. (Note: Per 2020 Census most of Hunterdon County is considered rural)
4. US Small Business Administration-NJ District Office
www.sba.gov
Phone: 973-645-2434
The NJ SBA District Office provides help with SBA services including funding programs, counseling, federal contracting certifications, and disaster recovery.
Phone: 973-645-2434
The NJ SBA District Office provides help with SBA services including funding programs, counseling, federal contracting certifications, and disaster recovery.
