Sumter Bill to Establish NJ Biannual Business Matchmaker Initiative Clears Assembly Committee January 13, 2021, 3:52 pm | in
Sumter Bill to Establish NJ Biannual Business Matchmaker Initiative Clears Assembly Committee
(TRENTON) – Ensuring small businesses are connecting to opportunities offered by federal, state and local government agencies, Assemblywoman Shavonda Sumter sponsors legislation that would create a business matchmaker program in New Jersey.
The measure was approved Wednesday by the Assembly Community Affairs and Development Committee.
“Business matchmaker programs have been successful in other states around the country. Small business owners with aspirations to grow their businesses need access and a conduit to these important connections in various government agencies,” said Sumter (D-Bergen, Passaic). “A program like this one will be especially crucial as we begin to rebuild Main Street, small business communities and local e