The 24th Annual Trenton Business Week will host a variety of programming throughout the week for business owners, entrepreneurs, and individuals.  Register from the event pages or vist the TBW EventBrite page for all.

 

Monday, October 16, 2017 Tuesday, October 17, 2017 Wednesday, October 18, 2017 Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Support Local Businesses- Strategic Doing Project

8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
War Memorial - Turning Point Conference Room, 1 Memorial Drive Trenton, NJ 08608

 

 

Imagine if we could design a project that would boost Trenton businesses, both new and incoming. What would that look like?

Trenton has hundreds of local businesses and more opening all the time. Local businesses are more likely to hire Trentonians, pay Trenton taxes, support Trenton events and nonprofits. Join other community activists to design and implement a community-supported project to help support new or existing businesses in Trenton.

Moderated by Scott Hutcheson of the Purdue Center for Regional Development.

Sponsored by Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce

Note: The Strategic Doing Projects are based on the new Trenton250 Master Plan.

Register Today

 

 

Heritage Tourism - Strategic Doing Project

1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
War Memorial - Turning Point Conference Room, 1 Memorial Drive Trenton, NJ 08608

 

Imagine we worked together on a heritage tourism project that was so successful it had a significant economic impact for city businesses. What would that look like?

What project can we undertake to advance heritage tourism in Trenton—in a way that has economic impact for city businesses?

Trenton has a rich and varied history—in Revolution, in industry, in the arts and in politics. Join other community activists to design and implement a community-supported project to help heritage tourism flourish—in a way that has an economic impact on Trenton businesses.

Moderated by Scott Hutcheson of the Purdue Center for Regional Development.

Sponsored by Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce 

Note: The Strategic Doing Projects are based on the new Trenton250 Master Plan.

Register Today

 

Capital Region Minority Chamber of Commerce Workshop: Pitfalls and Bridges to a Better Business

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
War Memorial - Woodrow Wilson Board Room, 2nd Floor, 1 Memorial Drive Trenton, NJ 08608

 

Pitfalls and Bridges to a Better Business

Topic No. 1: Ways Businesses Fail and How to Prevent It. Why 96% of Businesses fail within the first ten years. By Ronald M. Allen, CEO/Founder, Managing Change, LLC

Topic No. 2: How to Avoid Tax Problems. The steps people can take to avoid tax problems.
By Marcus E. Dyer, CPA, Esq., Withum Smith+Brown

Topic No. 3: Legal Advice on Business Formation and Operational Documents. Why articles of incorporation, bylaws or operational agreements for LLCs are important. By Gregory G. Johnson, Esq.

Sponsored by the Capital Region Minority Chamber of Commerce

Makers Culture - Strategic Doing Project

8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
War Memorial - Turning Point Conference Room, 1 Memorial Drive Trenton, NJ 08608

 

Imagine if being a “maker” in Trenton was a path every student saw as exciting and fulfilling. What would that look like?

What can we do to further engage Trenton kids in the makers culture?

Trenton has 70+ manufacturers who would like to hire Trentonians for their business. They find, though, that kids often don’t know there are good paying jobs in manufacturing in their backyard. Join Trenton manufacturers and other community activists to design and implement a community-supported project to help engage Trenton students in STEM and makers culture.

Moderated by Scott Hutcheson of the Purdue Center for Regional Development. 

Sponsored by Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce 

Note: The Strategic Doing Projects are based on the new Trenton250 Master Plan.

Register Today

 

 

MIDJersey Chamber of Commerce Luncheon - Annual Mayor's Address

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Trenton Country Club, 201 Sullivan Way, Ewing, NJ

 

Join the MIDJersey Chamber of Commerce in hosting Trenton Mayor Eric Jackson for his Annual Economic Development Address. Mayor Eric Jackson will present his annual address during Trenton Small Business week to a packed room! Enjoy lunch and networking prior to his address.

Register through the Chamber.

 

Artists Economy - Strategic Doing Project

1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
War Memorial - Turning Point Conference Room, 1 Memorial Drive Trenton, NJ 08608

 

How can we help artists in Trenton make more money doing what they love?

Trenton has a vibrant arts scene. To keep it vibrant, artists need to be able to make money doing what they love. Join other artists and community activists to design and implement a community-supported project to help artists in Trenton make more money doing what they love.

Moderated by Scott Hutcheson of the Purdue Center for Regional Development.

Sponsored by Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce 

Note: The Strategic Doing Projects are based on the new Trenton250 Master Plan.

Register Today!


 

TD Bank Business Networking Reception

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
TD Bank, 50 East State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608


A perennial favorite event of the week.  RSVP by October 10 by calling 609-394-4891 or emailing Brooke.Bowers@TD.com.

Century of Success Trenton Business Luncheon

11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Masonic Temple, 100 Barrack Street, Trenton, NJ 08608

 

Join us in honoring 14 companies with deep roots in the City of Trenton, including 9 who have called Trenton home for more than 100 years!

Register today!

Business Registration and Notary Services Through the County Clerk's Office

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Trenton City Hall Annex - 1st Floor Conference Room, 319 East State Street, Trenton NJ 08611

 

Mercer County Clerk Paula Sollami Covelli and her team will guide through the business registration and notary public services that her office provides.

Trenton Business Week News Release from the County Clerk.

Register Today

 

Business Permits and Procurement in Trenton

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Trenton City Hall Annex - 1st Floor Conference Room, 319 East State Street, Trenton NJ 08611

 

 The City Clerk's Office & City Purchasing Division will review how to navigate business permits and procurement opportunities.

Register Today

Trenton Downtown Association (TDA) Annual Meeting

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Thomas Edison State University, 101 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608

 

Please note the new date of November 28th!

The Trenton Downtown Association (TDA) will host their Annual Meeting at Thomas Edison State University on November 28th.

TDA is a 501 (c) (3) corporation that manages the Special Improvement District in downtown Trenton, NJ. Since being founded in 1986, TDA has offered programs that promote economic growth and development including financial services, marketing assistance, event planning and policy advocacy. The Trenton Downtown Association is dedicated to making the capital city a more competitive location for new and current businesses and an engaging center for workers, residents and visitors.

Please join us and meet the TDA Board of Directors and learn about all the significant economic activity going on in the downtown.  Call the TDA at 609-393-8998 to register for the meeting.