ECCO is now open at the Jackson Outlet Village, Route 537, Jackson. The store carries men’s, women’s and chil­dren’s footwear; along with accessories and golf apparel. ECCO, founded in 1963, provides walking products for all weather or condi­tions, by using state-of-the-art technology in the design, development and produc­tion of their sandals, shoes and boots. Their products are also sold in Europe.

Free workshops on business plan­ning and financing for new and aspiring small-business owners will be offered by Entrepreneurial Training Institute at the Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library, 2 Jackson Drive, Sept. 8 from 6-8 p.m. Call (609) 292-9279 or visit www.njeda.com to reserve a seat.