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March 20, 2026 MASTERPRENEUR™ BREAKFAST
Upcoming Events
IVIRY CMMC: How to Achieve and Sustain Compliance
Join Iviry IT in a discussion centered around the fundamentals of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and learn what is required for defense contractors to become and remain compliant in the DoW’s ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape.
This 1-hour webinar will provide an overview of CMMC, including how it applies to federal contractors and how it is enforced. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of NIST SP 800-171, the baseline cybersecurity standard that CMMC is built upon, and what organizations must do to start aligning with its requirements.
Following the Iviry presentation is a Q&A session where audience members can ask any questions they may have. Pre-prepared questions will be shared in advance to highlight key discussion areas, common questions, and areas of interest.
Get Free Assistance with Government Contracting
The APEX Accelerator Team will discuss the free services offered to small business owners when exploring government contracting opportunities.
PLEASE NOTE: Once you have registered, you will be sent access details to join the webinar in a separate email.
Secret to Working ON Your Business Rather Than IN It with Gene Bohensky
Secret to Working ON Your Business Rather Than IN It with Gene Bohensky
Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps
Workshop Overview
Showing up when customers search online matters. In this session, you’ll learn how to create, manage, and optimize your Google Business Profile so customers can easily find accurate information about your business on Google Search and Google Maps.
By the end of the workshop, you will:
Understand how Google Business Profile works
Update and manage your business information
Improve your visibility in local search results
Kean University Spring 2026 Career Fairs - Day 1 and 2
Kean University Spring 2026 Career Fairs - Day 1 and 2
Working ON THE CONCEPT of Your Business with Hurley Fox
Working ON THE CONCEPT of Your Business with Hurley Fox
WCEC Event Presentation- Bookkeeping Alternatives Beyond QuickBooks
Although QuickBooks may seem like the standard tool for bookkeeping, there are additional options that can be easier to use, cheaper, more robust, or business/industry specific. We will explore other options that could be a better solution for your business at this time.
Join us for this session presented by Andrew Frazier of Small Business Pro University and walk away with:
A greater understanding of bookkeeping
Knowledge about available bookkeeping tools and resources
Confidence how best to handle your company books
Positioning Your Business for Successful Scaling with Gene Bohensky
Positioning Your Business for Successful Scaling with Gene Bohensky
Mahoning Drive-In Road Show 2026 - The Exorcist & Beyond the Door
Mahoning Drive-In Road Show 2026 - The Exorcist & Beyond the Door
Reach More Customers Online with Google
Workshop Overview
Help more customers find your business online. In this workshop, you’ll learn how Google Search works and how to improve your website’s visibility using Search Engine Optimization (SEO).
We’ll also introduce key Google tools that support your marketing efforts, including Google Business Profile, Google Trends, Search Console, and Google Ads.
By the end of the session, you will:
Understand how search results are determined
Identify ways to improve your website’s visibility
Explore tools that help you reach more customers online
Working ON THE FUTURE of Your Business with Anthony Conover
Working ON THE FUTURE of Your Business with Anthony Conover
Starting a Business in NJ (Live Webinar)
Have a great idea? Ready to start a business? Learn what you need to know before you take the plunge!
The decision to start a business is an exciting time for any entrepreneur. However, there are many steps you’ll need to take to protect yourself from potential liability, legal and tax issues.
This webinar is designed to guide you through the mechanics of starting your business and make sure you get off on the right foot. In this workshop, we’ll cover:
The pros and cons of different legal business structures
How to name and register your business
What taxes apply to your business and how to make sure you are set up to file them
What’s required of your business if you have employees
The insurance you’re required to have to operate in New Jersey
Managing Growth While Scaling with Gene Bohensky
Managing Growth While Scaling with Gene Bohensky
Women FORE Business - 1st Golf Clinic & Networking
Women FORE Business - 1st Golf Clinic & Networking
Working ON THE CONCEPT of Your Business with Hurley Fox
Working ON THE CONCEPT of Your Business with Hurley Fox
AACCNJ's Juneteenth Innovation Expo
The African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (AACCNJ) will host its Juneteenth Innovation Expo, returning for the fourth consecutive year as the premier Juneteenth business event in the State of New Jersey. The full-day Expo will be held June 10 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton Cherry Hill-Philadelphia in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.
ETV Empowering The Community Through Art & Culture
ETV Empowering The Community Through Art & Culture
Project Spectrum Resources for Small Businesses
This webinar presentation will offer an overview of Project Spectrum resources for businesses in the defense industrial base (DIB) seeking to bolster their cybersecurity posture and establish compliance with contracting requirements.
Learn about the current cyber threat landscape, how businesses can engage with Project Spectrum, and the various no-cost resources offered through the platform.
AI For Small Business Retail & Professional Services
Please note: This workshop will be held in person at our Cranford office located at
75 Chestnut Street Cranford, NJ 07016.
In this 90-minute workshop participants will learn the following:
Integrate AI into marketing, operations, finance, and client experience
Build structured workflows to save time and reduce errors
Compare tools and apply real-world use cases in your industry
Manage change and maintain trust and professional standards
Use Ready-to-Go prompts, worksheets, and roadmaps
Contacts + Opportunity = Success with Guy Dunn
Contacts + Opportunity = Success with Guy Dunn
WCEC Event Presentation - Using Spreadsheets to Make Better Business Decisions
Spreadsheets are a way more powerful tool than you might think. They can save you time, help you organize key information, and provide you with valuable insights. Although working with spreadsheets may seem scary, you’ll find they are not difficult to use, and they can be fun.
Join us for this session presented by Andrew Frazier of Small Business Pro University and walk away with:
A basic understanding of how spreadsheets work
Ideas for how to best utilize spreadsheets in your business
An Excel template for analyzing and tracking key information
ICABA Biz Connect: Accelerating Growth Through Collaboration
ICABA Biz Connect: Accelerating Growth Through Collaboration
Managing Growth While Scaling with Gene Bohensky
Managing Growth While Scaling with Gene Bohensky
Mastering Responses to Government Solicitations: A Step-by-Step Guide
Responding to government solicitations effectively is crucial for securing contracts and growing your business. This webinar will guide you through the process of constructing compelling responses to government solicitations, and outline the different solicitation types, ensuring you meet all requirements and stand out from the competition.
You’ll learn how to:
Analyze solicitation documents
Develop a winning proposal
Address evaluation criteria
By the end of this session, you’ll have the tools and strategies needed to submit persuasive and compliant responses to government requests.
AI and Intellectual Property: Ownership, Risk, and the Law
Artificial intelligence is changing how content is created, products are developed, and brands are built—but the legal landscape is still evolving.
This webinar explores how AI intersects with Intellectual Property (IP), with a focus on ownership, legal risk, and regulatory uncertainty.
Participants will learn how current IP laws apply to AI-generated and AI-assisted work across copyright, patents, and trademarks, including:
Who owns content created by AI
Whether AI can be considered an inventor or author
Legal risks of training AI on protected data
Recent case law, regulatory trends, and best practices for managing IP risk
Designed for business owners, startups, and creators, this session provides practical guidance to help you better protect your ideas and navigate IP challenges in the age of AI.
Transform Your Small Business: Profit, Customers, and Growth Strategies with Nicolas Darveau-Garneau
Transform Your Small Business: Profit, Customers, and Growth Strategies with Nicolas Darveau-Garneau
Working ON THE FUTURE of Your Business with Anthony Conover
Working ON THE FUTURE of Your Business with Anthony Conover
Great American Emancipation Day Awards Celebration
Great American Emancipation Day Awards Celebration
Real Estate 101 for Small Business Owners with Lawrence Dickstein
Real Estate 101 for Small Business Owners with Lawrence Dickstein
Positioning Your Business for Successful Scaling with Gene Bohensky
Positioning Your Business for Successful Scaling with Gene Bohensky
Community Business Academy Information Session
Community Business Academy Information Session
12th Annual Breakfast Conversations™ Business Networking
12th Annual Breakfast Conversations™ Business Networking
Lez Zeppelin: The Song Remains The Same 50th Anniversary Celebration
Lez Zeppelin: The Song Remains The Same 50th Anniversary Celebration
Union County ELC - Guest Speaker: Dr. McMenamin
Union County ELC - Guest Speaker: Dr. McMenamin
Black History Month - 16th Annual Circle of Achievement Awards Gala
Black History Month - 16th Annual Circle of Achievement Awards Gala
Black History Month at Makerhoods: Stories That Changed the World
Black History Month at Makerhoods: Stories That Changed the World
Securing Government Contracts for Contractors/Construction Business Owners
Securing Government Contracts for Contractors-Construction Business Owners

