Gateway Business Resources

Resources to Help Your Business Grow.

Access funding, grants, incentives, training, certifications, workforce support, and expert guidance through Gateway’s trusted network of business resource partners.

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Business Counseling, Training & Technical Assistance

Get expert guidance, business planning support, mentoring, workshops, and hands-on assistance from trusted business resource organizations.

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Business Counseling

NJSBDC

Provides confidential business counseling, training, planning support, and resources for entrepreneurs and small businesses.

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Mentoring

SCORE Metro NJ

Connects business owners with experienced mentors, workshops, and guidance for starting and growing a business.

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Women-Owned Business Support

Women’s Center for Entrepreneurship

Provides training, counseling, technical assistance, and resources for women entrepreneurs and small business owners.

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Small Business Education

SB Pro University

Offers business education, coaching, and resources to help entrepreneurs strengthen operations, improve profitability, and grow.

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Training & Financing

UCEDC Training Programs

Offers business education, workshops, technical assistance, and support designed to help businesses strengthen operations and growth.

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State Business Support

New Jersey Business Action Center

Helps businesses navigate state programs, certifications, permitting, growth resources, and other business support services.

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Funding, Grants & Financing

Explore organizations that help businesses access capital, financing, incentive programs, and economic development support.

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Financing & Training

UCEDC

Provides small business loans, training, technical assistance, and resources to help entrepreneurs and businesses grow.

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Grants & Incentives

NJEDA

Offers programs, incentives, financing tools, and economic development resources for New Jersey businesses.

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Federal Support

U.S. Small Business Administration

Provides federal resources, loan programs, business guidance, and support for entrepreneurs and small businesses.

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Countywide Support

Union County Means Business

Connects local businesses with county-level programs, events, resources, and economic development support.

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Minority Business Support

Minority Business Development Agency

Supports minority-owned businesses through access to capital, contracts, markets, and business development services.

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Energy Incentives & Cost Savings

Reduce costs, improve efficiency, and explore programs that help businesses upgrade equipment, save energy, and lower operating expenses.

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Energy Efficiency

PSE&G Business Energy Programs

Programs that may help eligible businesses access energy-saving upgrades for lighting, HVAC, refrigeration, and other qualifying improvements.

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Clean Energy

NJ Clean Energy Program

Offers incentives, rebates, and programs that support energy efficiency, clean energy adoption, and cost-saving upgrades.

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Utility Savings

Elizabethtown Gas

Provides energy efficiency resources and programs that help businesses manage energy use and explore potential savings.

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Education & Workforce Support

Connect with educational institutions, workforce organizations, and training providers that help businesses develop talent, recruit employees, and strengthen the future workforce.

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University Partner

Kean University

Supports employer engagement, internships, career pathways, and connections between students, faculty, and regional businesses.

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Community College Partner

UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ

Provides affordable education, certificate programs, continuing education, and workforce-focused pathways across Union County.

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Technical Training

Lincoln Tech

Offers hands-on technical training in fields such as automotive technology, electrical and electronic systems, and HVAC at its Union campus.

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Workforce Development

Edison Job Corps

Provides career training, workforce readiness, apprenticeship pathways, and employer connections that help businesses access emerging talent.

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Career Pathways

Gateway Workforce Education & Development

Gateway initiatives connect employers, schools, workforce partners, and community organizations to strengthen talent pipelines and career pathways.

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Workforce Training

STRIVE North Jersey

Provides tuition-free skills and job-readiness training, one-on-one support, and lifetime personal coaching for jobseekers while helping employers address critical workforce needs.

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Certifications & Procurement

Find resources to help businesses pursue certifications, contracting opportunities, and supplier diversity pathways.

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Certification Support

Minority Business Development Agency

Supports minority-owned businesses with resources related to growth, contracting, capital, and market opportunities.

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State Resources

New Jersey Business Action Center

Helps businesses navigate state programs, certifications, permitting, and resources for growth in New Jersey.

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Federal Contracting

U.S. Small Business Administration

Provides guidance for federal contracting, small business certifications, and procurement opportunities.

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Not Sure Where to Start?

Gateway can help point you in the right direction. Whether you are looking for financing, energy savings, workforce support, training, or certification guidance, we can help connect you with the right resource partner.

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