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EVENTS
In-person events are on hold for now. Stay tuned and connected with us on Facebook.
There are a lot of funding / discount programs out there right now to help you if you need it. Whether you own a registered business with or without employees, or do not have a registered business, work from home and are a gig worker or independent contractor. There is help. Here is a list I put together, of resources I have learned about. Hope it's helpful for you, please share with anyone else who needs it.
👉MyUnemployment.gov - Info re gig workers, contractors bit.ly/3t5CeFf
👉PPP / EIDL / Other $ loans that might be 'forgiven' to registered and non registered biz owners usually through an easy online application with a Lender Match. (I applied for and received 5K for my real estate company that's not registered as a business) www.SBA.gov
👉Housing, Foreclosures, Health Insurance etc.(I refer people here to get free help about their options if the are facing financial distress as homeowners and getting letters in the mail from lenders) www.NJCitizenAction.org
👉 NJ Economic Biz Dev. $ Resources
(I applied for and grateful to receive a 65% discount for office supplies at Staples)
www.njeda.com/activeprograms/
👉 NJ Covid Information for Businesses
business.nj.gov/covid
👉Housing, Foreclosure Prevention, Free Counsel
(The US govt actually does not want to foreclose on homes, or evict people, please reach out or share with someone if they are facing related issues, have questions about forebearance etc.)
www.hud.gov/states/new_jersey/homeownership/foreclosure
Did you know the state of NJ has Film & Digital Tax Credit Programs ⭐ Learn more here at NJEDA.com. Available tax credits up to 30 % for film and 20% for digital media productions.
www.njeda.com/activeprograms/
We need to have a meetup soon. Miss everyone.
The power of media. I am obsessed with this channel lately.
wow. this is great.
Join Succeed2gether's Montclair Literary Festival for two days of Global Voices – Writers from Around the World! Lots of free author talks including two Poet Laureates, Irish author Kevin Barry, Booker Prize finalist Avni Doshi, Spanish writers, Caribbean authors, and more.
Plus two ticketed events – CNN host Don Lemon with MSNBC host Joy-Ann Reid ($30 includes Don's new book) on Saturday March 20 at 7pm, and actor and writer Alan Cumming and 2020 Booker Prize winner Douglas Stuart on Sunday March 21 at 7pm ($20 includes Douglas' book or $10 for online event only).
All details here succeed2gether.org/mlf-global-voices/
#s2gmlf2021 #mlf2021 #montclairliteraryfestival #mlfglobalvoices21
If you are interested in learning some new writing and publishing skills - some more workshops this weekend! Details below. A portion of each ticket benefits Montclair-based nonprofit Succeed2gether.
Not sure if this is allowed but I’m looking for broadcast (radio and TV) media contacts to help publicize the school issues and community rally (tomorrow) in Verona. I know Montclair is dealing with many issues in this area as well and if anyone has contacts please feel free to message me. I know it’s short notice but appreciate any help. Thanks in advance.
PAST EVENTS
Alexa! How to create briefings with Ross Brand
“Creative” Approaches at the Creativity Caravan
Navigate Change with Allison Task, Career Coach
Podcasting 101 with Brian Brodeur
“What is Transmedia?” w/ Scott Webb, First Creative Director at Nickelodeon
Event w/Debbie Galant, Blog Entrepreneur, Journalist, Author
Top Social Media Platforms w/Alex Csedrik, of GWP Inc.
MMA Happy Halloween Meetup at Just Jakes
YouTube Channels Presentation by Rob Halper
Ebook publishing at Just Jakes
Events presented in collaboration with the following sponsors
