REGISTER for Business Development Academy

The program starts September 10th.

This FREE eight-week course, followed by ongoing one-on-one mentoring, will guide you through the fundamentals of building a solid business. This program is being provided in partnership with UCEDC.

All sessions will be held IN-PERSON from 10:30 to noon at The Holly City Development Corporation building (14 E Mulberry St, Millville, NJ).

Why Apply?

Group Counseling Sessions

Participants will have group counseling sessions the following week of each workshop which will include follow-up examples, exercises and applied learning from the previous workshop.

One-on-One Mentoring

Week 9 and beyond for 12 months you will recieve monthly one-on-one counseling.

Training Dates

Weeks 1 & 2

Business Assessment (9/10) & Group Counseling (9/17)

This workshop emphasizes the fundamentals of business ownership, with a focus on refreshing the business plan for sustainability. The group counseling session will include follow-up examples, exercises and applied learning from the Business Assessment workshop.

Weeks 3 & 4

Marketing Strategy (9/24) & Group Counseling (10/1)

This workshop will review the basic principles of marketing strategy, and the application of the "4Ps of marketing." The group counseling session will include follow-up examples, exercises and applied learning from the Marketing Strategy workshop.

Weeks 5 & 6

Basic Financial Statements (10/8) & Group Counseling (10/22)

This workshop reviews the balance sheet, profit & loss statement, and cash flow statement. The group counseling session will include follow-up examples, exercises and applied learning from the Basic Financial Statements & Profitability workshop.

Weeks 7 & 8

Forecasting Financial Results (10/29) & Group Counseling (11/6)

This final workshop in the series will focus on sales projections, expense projections, and responsibly projecting your cash flow. The group counseling session will include follow-up examples, exercises and applied learning from the Projecting Financial Results workshop. (PLEASE NOTE FINAL CLASS IS ON A WEDNESDAY)

Click here to register.

Questions? Heather Garrison at (856) 776-7979 or email hgarrison@hollycitydevelopment.org

PlayStreets Starts July 10th

School is out and the biggest and best weekly summer event is back! PlayStreets is 6 weeks of summer fun, and all of Millville is invited! Pine Street (between 2nd & 3rd) will be closed off for fun, family-friendly activities from 10 am to 2 pm every Wednesday starting July 10th.

We look forward to seeing you for six weeks of family fun and education!

July 10 Zoo Adventures

July 17 Health & Wellness

July 24 Fun in the Sun

July 31 Public Safety

Aug 7 The Arts

Aug 14 Back to School BBQ

Thank you to our partners the City of Millville, Millville Public Schools, the Millville Police Department, First United Methodist Church and Millville Public Library.

HCDC Covers The Cost of On-The-Job Training for Millville Residents & Businesses

Millville Business Owners

Get Reimbursed Up to $5,000 For On-The-Job Training of Local Residents! Employers who hire for full-time positions that pay $16.50 per hour or more will be reimbursed 100% of the salary for providing training —  RISK FREE.

• Hire and train Millville residents.

• Fill your positions with job-ready, prescreened candidates.

• Receive 100% reimbursement up to $5,000.   

• Provide new employees with hands-on training at your location at no cost to you.  
  

Find out if your business is eligible TODAY!

Contact Heather Garrison (856) 776–7979 or hgarrison@hollycitydevelopment.org

Millville Residents

Seeking A Job That Requires Training?

• Employers who hire for full-time positions that pay $16.50 per hour or more can be reimbursed 100% of your salary during your training period.

• Learn about on-the-job training opportunities in Cumberland County.

• Complete a registration packet.

• Receive pre-screening for employment with local businesses.

• Hear about services available through the One Stop Career Center.   

Find out if you're eligible TODAY!

Contact Heather Garrison (856) 776–7979 or hgarrison@hollycitydevelopment.org