Why Founders Can’t Outsource Fundraising: Financing and Crowdfunding with Justin Starbird:

• Learn why founders must lead their own fundraising efforts and can't outsource the process.

• Discover key differences and similarities between crowdfunding and traditional financing.

• Hear Justin Starbird's insights from helping campaigns raise over $23 million.

• Understand how storytelling, audience building, and founder involvement drive funding success.

• Get practical advice for planning a successful capital raise in the next 12–18 months.

ETV 5th Annual Power Swing Classic

• Learn why many small business owners unknowingly underprice their services.

• Discover how behavioral economics can improve your pricing strategy.

• Understand the risks of copying competitor pricing and relying on cost-plus pricing.

• Explore practical ways to price based on customer value instead of fear.

• Gain actionable strategies to increase profits without losing customers.

Business owners, entrepreneurs, local government representatives, chambers of commerce, and business districts – don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to learn about multiple resources all in one place! NJEDA representatives, along with state and federal partners, will be on hand to speak about support for small businesses in New Jersey.

Learn about: 

• Small business grants and loans 

• Becoming lender ready

• Registering a business in New Jersey

• Certifying your business as women, minority veteran-owned

• Access free technical assistance and professional mentorship programs

Event: Small Business Resource Fair 

Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Time: 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

Location: NJIT Campus Center, 150 Bleeker Street, Newark, NJ 07102

Parking: Free parking is available at the NJIT Parking Deck, 154 Summit Street, Newark, NJ 07102

Light refreshments will be provided.  

DV Connector Network Honors Junius Williams via ZOOM

DV Connector Network Honors Collette V. Smith - In-Person

How to Grow in a Sustainable Way with Gene Bohensky

Join us for the 2026 Union County Means Business Expo, one of Union County's premier networking events for businesses, entrepreneurs, nonprofit organizations, and community partners.

• Meet businesses and organizations from throughout Union County and beyond

• Promote your business

• Build valuable partnerships with fellow entrepreneurs and professionals

• Learn about programs, services, and resources available to support business growth

• Connect with local chambers of commerce, higher education institutions, government agencies, and economic development organizations

• Explore new products, services, and business opportunities in one convenient location

Why Founders Can’t Outsource Fundraising: Financing and Crowdfunding with Justin Starbird

• Learn the legal and compliance risks of using AI in your business.

• Discover how AI impacts contracts, NDAs, and client confidentiality.

• Understand FTC rules for AI-generated marketing and content.

• Explore intellectual property and ownership issues with AI-created work.

• Get a practical AI compliance checklist to help protect and grow your business.

Build It to Sell—Even If You Never Sell It is covered in this video with the following subjects:

• Why the qualities that attract buyers can also strengthen your business for long-term ownership

• Common weaknesses that buyers quickly identify—and how to address them

• Strategies to increase business value, profitability, and scalability

• How to reduce owner dependence and create greater operational freedom

• Practical ways to build a more resilient business positioned for sustainable growth

• Learn why many small business owners unknowingly underprice their services.

• Discover how behavioral economics can improve your pricing strategy.

• Understand the risks of copying competitor pricing and relying on cost-plus pricing.

• Explore practical ways to price based on customer value instead of fear.

• Gain actionable strategies to increase profits without losing customers.

• Discover how AI can streamline operations and improve business efficiency.

• Learn practical ways to automate repetitive tasks while empowering your team.

• Explore strategies for implementing AI without disrupting your organization.

• Understand the role of change management in successful AI adoption.

• Gain actionable insights to build scalable, AI-powered business processes.

In this episode of Leadership LIVE @ 8:05!, Andrew Frazier and Rob Young discuss:

• The three essential functions of every business

• Why most owners overlook the CEO role

• Simple ways to understand and monitor your numbers

• How to focus on your Best and Highest Use (BeiHu)

• Strategies to scale with clarity, confidence, and control

How to grow in a sustainable way with Gene Bohensky

Join Andrew Frazier, MBA, CFA, and special guest Jimmy Newson for an eye-opening conversation on how artificial intelligence can help business owners reclaim their time, increase productivity, and focus on the work that truly drives results.

• In this livestream, you'll discover how to:

• Identify the tasks that are keeping you stuck in the day-to-day

• Use AI to automate repetitive and time-consuming activities

• Leverage AI tools to improve decision-making and productivity

• Create more time for strategy, leadership, sales, and relationship building

• Build systems that help your business grow without requiring more of your time

What It Really Takes to Be a Franchisor with Brad Coleman

The Union County Office on Women and the Union County Sheriff's Department are offering a free, hands-on self-defense course for women ages 18 to 23.

Participants will learn practical self-defense techniques, situational awareness, risk reduction strategies, and confidence-building skills from certified instructors.

Space is limited and advance registration is required.

Learn more and register:
Women's Self-Defense Registration

What It Really Takes to Be a Franchisor with Brad Coleman

Build It to Sell—Even If You Never Sell It is covered in this video with the following subjects:

• Why the qualities that attract buyers can also strengthen your business for long-term ownership

• Common weaknesses that buyers quickly identify—and how to address them

• Strategies to increase business value, profitability, and scalability

• How to reduce owner dependence and create greater operational freedom

• Practical ways to build a more resilient business positioned for sustainable growth

The Union County Office on Women and the Union County Sheriff's Department are offering a free, hands-on self-defense course for women ages 18 to 23.

Participants will learn practical self-defense techniques, situational awareness, risk reduction strategies, and confidence-building skills from certified instructors.

Space is limited and advance registration is required.

Learn more and register:
Women's Self-Defense Registration

• Discover how AI can streamline operations and improve business efficiency.

• Learn practical ways to automate repetitive tasks while empowering your team.

• Explore strategies for implementing AI without disrupting your organization.

• Understand the role of change management in successful AI adoption.

• Gain actionable insights to build scalable, AI-powered business processes.

DV Connector Network Honors Collette V. Smith via ZOOM

DV Connector Network Honors Collette V. Smith - In-Person