The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) was created in 1953 as an independent agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation. We recognize that small business is critical to our economic recovery and strength, to building America's future, and to helping the United States compete in today's global marketplace. Although SBA has grown and evolved in the years since it was established in 1953, the bottom line mission remains the same. The SBA helps Americans start, build and grow businesses. 

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The Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership (IFEL) is an independent, not-for-profit, organization that supports community building and economic development through entrepreneurship.  Through IFEL business services, we take a hands-on approach to helping entrepreneurs get to the next level.  While IFEL does not provide direct funding, we help mitigate access to capital as a barrier to success by helping capable entrepreneurs gain access to vital resources, including: customized business coaching, high quality professional services, leadership training, high-impact networking opportunities, investment capital and low-cost office space. Visit our website at www.ifelnj.org for more information or contact us at 973.353.0610.

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The New Jersey Business Incubation Network (NJBIN) is a collaborative state-wide community of business experts and resource facilities dedicated to enhancing the commercial success of early stage entrepreneurial companies, growing higher paying jobs in New Jersey and supporting the Economic Growth Strategy for the State.

Through NJBIN incubators, early stage companies are provided critical support services including coaching, access to capital, technical and business resources and networking opportunities. The incubators offer flexible office or laboratory space in a professional business environment.

New Jersey's incubators make significant and measurable contributions to the State's economy through their support of businesses primarily in technology and life science sectors.

In 2009, the 520 entrepreneurial client companies supported by NJBIN incubators:

• Created/retained over 1,500 new, higher paying jobs
• Generated revenues of $320 million
• Brought $93 million 3rd party funding into New Jersey
• Graduated 35 self sustaining companies

 To find out more about specific incubators and the services they provide, please go to our web site, or contact us.

973-242-3515   info@NJBIN.org

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