🔎 About the Expo

The Small Business Growth Expo 2025 is a premier, one-day event designed to equip entrepreneurs and small business owners with the insights, tools, and connections needed to scale with confidence.

Hosted by the Perth Amboy Business Improvement Corporation in collaboration with the City of Perth Amboy and Middlesex County College, the Expo features expert-led panels, practical workshops, bilingual support, and direct access to state, county, and industry resource providers.

🗓️ Event Schedule

• 8:00 – 8:30 AM: Doors Open, Check-In & Continental Breakfast
• 8:30 – 8:45 AM: Welcome & Opening Remarks
• 8:45 – 9:45 AM: Panel 1: Show Me the Money – Grant & Funding Resources
• 9:45 – 10:30 AM: Workshop Breakout A: Grant Application Prep
• 10:40 – 11:30 AM: Panel 2: Growing Your Business – Scaling Smart
• 11:30 – 12:30 PM: Networking Lunch & Exhibitor Hall Walkthrough
• 12:30 – 12:45 PM: Workshop B: Intro to AI Tools for Business Owners
• 12:45 – 1:30 PM: Wrap-Up, Raffles & Survey Launch
• 1:30 – 2:00 PM: Exhibitor Networking

💼 Why You Should Attend

• ✔️ Learn how to position your business for competitive grant funding
• ✔️ Discover beginner-friendly AI tools that improve daily operations
• ✔️ Connect with legal, accounting, marketing, and banking professionals
• ✔️ Participate in bilingual sessions and access materials in English & Spanish
• ✔️ Engage directly with state and county agencies supporting small business
• ✔️ Enjoy complimentary breakfast, lunch, raffles, and business giveaways