New Jersey: Resources

The John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development is a research division of Rutgers University in New Jersey that focuses on workforce development. A few of the services it provides are evaluations of workforce education programs and software solutions. The site includes news as well as research topics and products.

The New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA) is a business advocacy organization representing New Jersey businesses. NJBIA runs several money-saving programs, provides business resources, and publishes various economic surveys. The association also hosts events that offer members networking opportunities and offers a newsroom that publishes content relevant to their immediate business community.

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) is a state agency focused on economic and community development. It aims to provide funding to New Jersey businesses and municipalities interested in growth. The authority also offers real estate development services and access to technological facilities.

New Jersey's Small Business Development Centers (NJSBDC) helps entrepreneurs create and expand their business enterprises. NJSBDC provides numerous services to small businesses, such as expert consulting, training seminars, and business counseling. A resources library contains publications covering topics related to growing, starting, and doing business in New Jersey.

The Business Action Center is a state-run website that encourages and facilitates doing business in New Jersey. It contains New Jersey business resources, a business helpline number, brochures, press releases, and links to other business resources sponsored by the state. 

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey oversees all aspects of the region's trade and transportation. From this site, an entrepreneur interested in interaction with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey can learn about the seaport, international offices, procurement opportunities, the inspector general, and advertising opportunities.

This document describes how the New Jersey Sales Representatives’ Rights Act, freedom of contract, and the Franchise Practice Act help to determine business actions. A brief overview of New Jersey's economy is also provided. Prepared by: Fox Rothschild LLP.