On Saturday, May 4th, 2013, the Princeton SCORE chapter and Princeton Public Library are joining forces to host the 5th Annual Small Business Fair in downtown Princeton. The fair will be held at the Princeton Public Library from 11am to 3pm, and attendance is FREE.

As the economy slowly improves, small businesses still struggle to secure needed financing, find and keep talented employees and attract new customers.  The Small Business Fair will provide a unique opportunity to learn and network as it connects local small businesses and start-up entrepreneurs with agencies and other resources available to assist them in starting or improving their small business.

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Exhibitors

Besides SCORE's experienced volunteer counselors, participants will include:

• amoresocial.com
• FranNet Franchise Business Consultants 
• Klatzkin & Co
• MacLean Insurance Agency 
• Magyar Bank
• Mercer County Office of Economic Development
• Mid-Jersey Regional Chamber of Commerce
• Princeton Packet
• Regional Business Assistance Corporation (RBAC)
• Small Business Administration (SBA) 
• Szaferman-Lakind Law Practice

More exhibitors are expected as the date gets closer.  Inquiries about becoming an exhibitor can be directed to Bill Litchman at info@princetonscore.org.  

Presentations

This year, Princeton SCORE is adding a new offering - four Mini-Seminars to provide a taste of the many educational programs they offer throughout the year.  Topics will include:

• Starting & Running a Home-based Business
• Financial Management Tips & Tools
• Funding your Business
• Intro to Social Media Marketing  

Further details and registration links for these mini-seminars can be found on the Princeton SCORE website.  Library research staff will also be on hand to demonstrate available business databases and other resources at the Library to support small businesses.

Annual Event

This is the fifth year for the Fair with previous events attracting dozens of exhibitors and hundreds of attendees.  The Business Fair is an example of the strong partnership between Princeton SCORE and the Princeton Public Library. Since this partnership began 9 years ago, the number of small business owners and start-ups seeking business advice from SCORE's volunteer counselors has grown dramatically.  In 2012, Princeton SCORE assisted over 400 clients in free, private, and confidential counseling sessions.  As the economy slowly recovers and unemployment remains high, demand for these services is stronger than ever, as Princeton SCORE helps local small businesses get started and grow...one business at a time! 

About Princeton SCORE

Princeton SCORE is a non-profit, volunteer resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration that supports Mercer and Middlesex counties with 40+ small business owners and executives who volunteer their time and expertise to help others start a new business or help improve the profitability of existing ones.  

To set up an appointment for free counseling sessions, call 609-393-0505.  For more information about Princeton SCORE and its free seminars, workshops, events, and tutorials, visit www.princeton.score.org.  On-line counseling is also available at www.score.org.