COLTS NECK — On June 8, the members of the Colts Neck Business Association (CNBA) gathered at the Colts Neck Library to listen to a presentation by guest speaker Amy Fitzgerald, director of Monmouth County Economic and Workforce Development (MCEWD).
According to a press release from the CNBA, Fitzgerald began her presentation by indicating that at the present time, small businesses are the biggest type of business in the area, especially because Monmouth County is not a community for large businesses.
Thus, it is crucial for these small businesses to focus on their workforce, financing and incentives and general business tools to be successful, according to Fitzgerald’s presentation. To aid the local economy, the MCEWD offers business education institutions, nonprofit organizations and many useful tips to help businesses grow.
According to the press release, Fitzgerald’s mantra is that “the role of local government is to empower local businesses.”
Some of the ways MCEWD can help the workforce are through training, providing grants and teaching team-building skills.
These services are provided within the county and should be used if a business needs help and the operator is not sure where to begin with improvements and growth, according to the press release.
To discuss options with Fitzgerald, she can be reached [email protected]. nj.us.
The CNBA meets on the second Wednesday of every month from 8-9 a.m. at the Colts Neck Library.
On Aug. 16 there will be a card exchange at the Pebble Creek Golf Club, hosted by Huddy’s. For more information about that event, visit the Internet website at www.ColtsNeckBusiness.org.