COVID News HUB
Committee Approves Bucco Bill Recognizing “The Growing Stage” as the New Jersey State Children’s Theatre
A joint resolution sponsored by Senator Anthony M. Bucco that would designate The Growing Stage Children’s Theatre as the New Jersey State children’s theatre cleared the State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee.
$5 Million Added to Morris County Small Business Grant Program
$10 Million in Grants Now Available for Pandemic Recovery – Launched on Valentine’s Day with a $5 million fund, the Morris County Small Business Grant Program was given an additional $5 million last night by the Morris County Board of County Commissioners, which voted unanimously to increase the program funding.
USDOT Releases State by State Fact Sheets Highlighting Benefits of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation released state-by-state fact sheets that highlight how the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will deliver for communities across the country by repairing roads and bridges, improving transportation options, building a national network of chargers to accelerate the adoption of EVs, upgrading our nation’s airports and ports, and much more.
Help Your Employees Get Insurance Coverage
Open Enrollment is here! This is the one time of year residents who do not have health insurance through an employer or other program such as Medicaid or Medicare can enroll in an individual or family health insurance plan through the State marketplace, Get Covered New Jersey. 90% of individuals enrolling in health insurance qualify for financial help, and many residents can access a plan for $10/month or less. Enroll by December 31st, 2021 for coverage starting in the new year.
New $1.5 Million Seed Grant Program for Innovation-Focused Startups
The Catalyst Seed Research and Development (R&D) Grant Program will offer grants of up to $150,000 to New Jersey-based startups to transform new discoveries from the research stage into commercially viable products and services. Applications open on December 6th, 2021. Potential applicants are encouraged to attend a December 7th, 2021 informational webinar.
We Need Your Unused Coupons!
Netcong has an amazing young lady who started a project to help our Netcong Emergency Food Bank. She uses coupons clipped from Sunday newspapers and other periodicals to purchase personal hygiene products with the coupons and donates them to our food bank. To date,...
The Netcong Board of Education has two open Trustee positions due to the resignation of Mrs. Catherine Gervasio and Mr David Costanzo.
The Netcong Board of Education has two open Trustee positions due to the resignation of Mrs. Catherine Gervasio and Mr David Costanzo. The Board wants to thank both former trustees for their years of dedication and service to the Netcong School community. The Netcong...
Netcong Community Market every Saturday at the train station from 9am-1pm. Come get your fresh & local vegetables, pies and more!
Saturday, June 5th 9am-1pm Netcong Community Marketplace Grand Opening Ceremony
Netcong Community Marketplace Seeks Farmers / Vendors / Non-Profits
The Netcong Community Partnership (NCP) is pleased to announce that a weekly marketplace (aka Farmers Market) will once again add excitement to the Netcong downtown area.
NCP MEETING: Community Marketplace UPDATE 3/25/2021
NETCONG BUSINESSES Information sent to all Netcong Businesses on March 8, 2021 1 Business (Morgans) declined participation 1 Business (Make it Personal) complained- no one will go downtown if market is at train station 80 + Other Netcong businesses - we have not heard...
What is the status of the NJEDA Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program? (Phase 4)
Phase 4 of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program provides grants up to $20,000 to small- and medium- sized businesses and non-profits that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Check your eligibility for Phase 4 grant funding.
Give Input On Improving New Jersey’s Food Insecurity
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority is seeking input on strategies to address food insecurity in NJ’s food deserts and ideas for initiatives to increase access to affordable healthy food through a Request for Information (RFI). The Authority is seeking input from: food retailers, producers, processors, or suppliers, advocacy organizations or social services providers, supermarket developers or operators, technical assistance providers, agricultural organizations, and others. Responses to the Request for Information are due April 12th.
SBIR/Coaching and Proposal Preparation Assistance
NJ entrepreneurs and small businesses are eligible to receive guidance and assistance in pursuing the SBIR and STTR programs. These services include help in determining whether SBIR and STTR are worth pursuing given a company’s technology, core competencies, business goals, and team; and coaching throughout the proposal development process.