New Workshops for Small Business Owners

Mercer County will hold a series of small business workshops in partnership with the Union County Economic Development Commission

All courses are free and will be held at libraries throughout the county. 

The added courses will include the following: 

1. “Credit & You” Seminar – Wednesday, July 13, from 6-8:30 p.m. at Ewing Branch Library
2. Marketing – Wednesday, Aug. 17, from 6-8:30 p.m. at Robbinsville Branch Library
3. Pricing Your Products and Services – Thursday, Sept. 8, from 6-8:30 p.m. at West Windsor Branch Library
4. Understanding Your Financial Statements – Wednesday, Sept. 28, from 6-8:30 p.m. at Lawrence Branch Library

The county will also host a Heating Systems workshop at the County McDade Building on Tuesday, July 12 for heating contractors only. It will feature a presentation on the county weatherization program and the bid process by which contractors can bid on county contract work for residential heating repairs.   

The county and the Small Business Development Center will hold the following free business seminar programs from 6 to 8 p.m.: 

1. How To Start Your Business A-Z - July 26 at Hopewell Branch Library and September 21 at Hamilton Library
2. How To Do Secure Contracts with the County - Sept. 12 at Ewing Branch Library
3. Financing Your Business in Mercer County - July 21 at the Bank of Princeton and Oct. 12 at Hopewell Valley Community Bank
4. Free Counseling to Help You Grow Your Business - Held at various library locations throughout the year 

For details and to register for a workshop, contact the Mercer County Office of Economic Development and Sustainability at (609) 989-6059.