Teaneck, New Jersey - Works for Your Business - Community Resources



	Township of Teaneck, NJ Our Township is six (6) square miles which close to 40,000 neighbors call home. Teaneck is a special place with an exciting mix of people. Teaneck residents are fortunate to have access to the highest quality of civic, recreational, educational, cultural, religious, financial and medical facilities, programs or services. In addition, Teaneck offers a varied selection of excellent shops and restaurants, which cater to a wide range of cultural and ethic preferences. You'll find we are a unique collection of neighborhoods, each with its own geographic flavor and historic personality. Together we form a dynamic community. Teaneck Chamber of Commerce The founders of the Teaneck Chamber of Commerce are aware that an organization of this type is only as strong as the combined voice of its members. To maximize the Chamber's influence, we will actively seek the participation of every potential member. The Teaneck Chamber of Commerce will be the eyes, the ears and the voice of Teaneck's business, professional, and industrial community. Cedar Lane Business District What's new on Cedar Lane, Teaneck? Information on events, shopping, dining & more. Teaneck Public Library Bergen County Economic Development Corp. Bergen County department that provides assistance from start-up concerns and real estate options to employee recruitment and educational training. Phone: 201-336-7500. U.S. Small Business Administration New Jersey District Office Phone: 973-645-2434. NJ Commerce State-run website with small business resources, including code and resource directories. Economic Development Authority Independent state agency that aims to stimulate business development, job creation and community revitalization through low interest loans, grants and other incentives. Phone: 609-292-1800. New Jersey Small Business Development Centers Eleven offices around the state that provide management consulting and training to small businesses and entrepreneurs. Assistance runs from finding financing and real estate space, to developing a marketing plan and securing staff. The centers hold workshops on such topics as opening a day-care center and ways to improve credit. North Jersey offices include branches in William Paterson University and Bergen Community College. Main Office in Newark. Phone: 973-353-1927. Passaic County Department of Economic Development Passaic County government department provides direct technical support and assistance to companies seeking to expand or relocate to Passaic County. The services available to the business community include real estate identification, assistance in securing loans and lines of credit, information on energy incentives, and offers assistance with local, county, state, and federal regulatory agencies. Phone: 973-881-4427. New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners Hosts expos, workshops and networking events specifically for women business owners. Passaic County: Elsa Reinhardt at 201-807-1157. Bergen County: Aparna Mulchandani at 201-684-1515. National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. (Bergen / Passaic Chapter) The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, non-partisan network of women committed to sharing, promoting, and helping others achieve success. NCBW consists of more than 7,000 members representing 63 chapters in 24 states and the District of Columbia. Phone: 201-287-9600. Bergen County Workforce Investment Board The Bergen County Workforce Investment Board (WIB) provides oversight to the state's largest county workforce development system by enabling residents and businesses to utilize programs through the Bergen One-Stop Career System, the Business Resource Center, the Youth Investment Council as well as training, education, and literacy programs. Bergen County One-Stop Career Center The Bergen One-Stop Career Center (BOSCC), established in 1996, provides education, job skills training, career planning, and job search assistance to all members of the community. Commerce and Industry Association of NJ Business Lobbyist and advocate. Phone: 201-368-2100. National Federation of Independent Businesses Small-business advocacy group with an office in every state. Promotes and protects the rights of small-business members. New Jersey office is in Trenton. Phone: 608-989-8777. Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Since mid 1998, SHCC has become the largest chamber in New Jersey and rated among the top 50 chambers in the Garden State for three consecutive years. SHCC is the Flagship of the Small Business Community and its non-Hispanic membership has grown by thirty-five percent. SHCC is the vehicle to access the latino community and its formidable purchasing power. SHCC has been actively involve with the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. America’s Small Business Development Center Network (SBDC) Provides free one-on-one business consulting and at-cost training on writing business plans, accessing capital, marketing regulatory compliance, international trade and more. Defense Procurement Technical Assistance Center Helps New Jersey small businesses obtain defense and other government contracts. Phone: 973-593-3105. Enterprise Development Center Small business incubator that helps new and developing enterprises survive the typically difficult start-up stages. Phone: 973-643-5740. The Regional Business Assistance Corporation (RBAC) Non-profit community wide loan program that provides financing to both new and existing small businesses in New Jersey. Phone: 609-587-1133 / 877-587-1133 toll free. Office of Small Business Utilization Serves as the regional liaison and first point of contact for business in New York, North Jersey, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. As the regional advocate for small businesses, the SBUC’s goal is to provide information about various government contracts and procurement opportunities. Phone: 212-264-1234. Fax: 212-264-2760. North Jersey Regional Chamber of Commerce Holds networking breakfasts, business card exchanges and events targeting young entrepreneurs; in Clifton. Phone: 973-470-9300. Score Bergen and Northwest NJ Score Experienced business executives provide free counseling and low-cost workshops to entrepreneurs in North Jersey. Phone: 201-599-6090 for Bergen County chapter.