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REQUEST A RIBBON CUTTING WITH THE MAYOR

The Borough of Manville looks forward to celebrating and supporting your business.

Whether it is a brand new business, a new location, a major remodel, or an anniversary, the Borough is ready and willing to help make it memorable. A ribbon-cutting ceremony makes a big impression without having to spend a huge amount of money.

To help make your ceremony a success, the Mayor’s Office will work with business owners to plan the ceremony and provide the necessary equipment and expertise to make it a fun experience. While we will work to accommodate your scheduling preference, a minimum of two weeks notice is requested to ensure the availability of Borough officials. Ideally, it is best to work with the Borough before selecting your date.

To schedule a ribbon cutting, please reach out to Mayor Richard Onderko at BoroInfo@manvillenj.org or call him at 908-581-1379.

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NJEDA Small Business Grant Programs include:

Small Business Improvement Grant

Open to NJ small businesses, nonprofits, and home-based businesses.
Reimbursement grant for interior and exterior renovations, the purchase and installation of new furniture, fixtures, and equipment. The work must be completed, and items paid for within two years from the date of application.
Reimbursement is 50% of total cost, up to $50,000 maximum award.
Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Program details and grant application are on the NJEDA website.

Small Business Lease Grant

Open to NJ small businesses with a new 5-year (or longer) lease of street level space, between 250 and 10,000 square feet. Amended leases may be eligible if additional space is added.
Lease must be executed within the previous 12 months from the grant application date.
Grant award is 20% of annual lease payment upon grant approval, and a second 20% payment of the annual lease amount after one year.
Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Program details and grant application are on the NJEDA website.

Small Business E-Commerce Support Program

Open to NJ restaurants, retail, and personal care businesses that operate from a commercial location.
Free E-Commerce and digital marketing consulting such as website development, website optimization, E-Commerce platform, online ordering, online appointment booking, and digital marketing plans.
This program is consultant led; business owners should reach out directly to approved vendors to get started. There is no online application through the NJEDA.

Additional Resources:

New! New Jersey Capital Access Fund (njcapitalaccessfund.com) (working capital loans for small businesses)

Small Business Services - NJEDA (grants and financing)

All Active Programs - NJEDA