Greetings!

It has been great to be out and about around our district’s small businesses, especially in the Spring sunshine and warm weather. Since our last newsletter, Congressman Kim has had the chance to visit more local businesses to speak with entrepreneurs about their needs. We appreciate the chance to get to know more and more business owners and have some fun getting to know their work too (see some cinnamon rolling below)! The Congressman takes all of these conversations back with him to Washington, including re-introducing legislation during National Small Business Week.

As always, we hope this quarterly update, resources, and opportunities are helpful to you!

UPCOMING: Congressman Kim to Host Town Hall During Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

It’s already time for our next monthly town hall! Friday the 19th at 6 PM, join Congressman Kim for his town hall in Marlboro. The town hall will begin with a performance by students from Marlboro’s Huaxia South Chinese School! In recognition of AANHPI Heritage Month, Congressman Kim will speak about his efforts to uplift the AAPI community and speak about his latest work in Congress on behalf of NJ-03.

When: May 19th at 6 PM

Where: The Little Theater (Main Auditorium) at 95 N Main St, Marlboro, NJ 07746. All attendees should use the Main Entrance.

During National Small Business Week, Congressmen Kim, Burchett Reintroduce Bill to Empower Small Businesses and Visits Local Entertainment Entrepreneurs

During Small Business Week in May, Congressman Kim reintroduced the Access Business Credit (ABC) Act that would create a new incentive program that would empower community banks to lend to small businesses by easing their tax burden. Small businesses are the lifeblood of New Jersey’s 3rd Congressional District’s economy. The legislation works to help small businesses throughout Burlington, Mercer, and Monmouth Counties with more access to credit to continue Congressman Kim’s work to make key programs better for small businesses.

Congressman Kim also visited Stone Dog Studios who have brought creativity and the entertainment industry to Freehold since 2008! He enjoyed visiting their shop and will continue to work on bringing more entertainment industry opportunities to New Jersey.

Small businesses fuel our communities across New Jersey. Congressman Kim is proud to look out for their needs in Congress!

Let’s Roll…Over to Cinnaholic in Marlton!

There’s thankfully a Cinnaholic a little closer to home now that a Marlton location is open! A few weeks ago, Congressman Kim helped welcome them to our local business community and got in on the dough rolling action. Check out the baking process yourself for a sweet treat and thank you again to their team for the fun visit!

Congressman Kim Visits Bell Works to Talk About How it Works for New Jersey

Congressman Kim enjoyed a visit to Bell Works last month, a one-of-a-kind space in Holmdel. From hosting terrific businesses to creative spaces, the building is full of innovation, including a Photovoltaic ceiling that powers 20% of its energy. It is an incredible place to experience.

Congressman Kim Visits Evergreen Orchards in Hamilton

Just a few minutes from our Hamilton office, Congressman Kim visited Evergreen Orchards Farm and spoke about the unique needs of local farms, including the impact of the shifting climate on the amount of rainfall they get. Fun fact about the farm, they grow products, including Asian pears, in arches so that a tractor can drive through. Normally, workers would have to readjust ladders. Thanks for the visit!

Congressman Kim Officially Opens Doors in Monmouth County!

Congressman Kim hosted an open house at his new office in Freehold Borough, New Jersey this month. He enjoyed speaking with community members, introducing people to members of his staff, and welcoming everyone to our new office space! The Congressman appreciated everyone who came and looks forward to welcoming many more people to the office as we continue our work helping address issues people have with federal agencies.

Thank you to the Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce for helping celebrate the opening with a ribbon cutting!

All of Congressman Kim’s offices in New Jersey and Washington DC are open during normal business hours Monday through Friday. Contact us if you need assistance with a federal agency!

Upcoming SBA Events: Don’t Miss Out

The Small Business Administration offers a variety of free programming covering subjects from business best practices to how to access SBA assistance. You can search through all their upcoming events, filter for events run by our local SBA district, and sign-up here.

Upcoming online programming (EST):

May 15th at 2 PM - America’s Seed Fund Week 2023
May 18th at 10:30 AM - MoneyWorks Series: Part 3 - Money Options + Financial Resources
May 23rd at 11 AM - Webinar: Cybersecurity for Small Businesses
May 23rd at 10:30 AM - Get BusinessFit - - Level Up Your Business Talent
May 23rd at 12 PM - 5 Features of the Successful Business Loan
May 23rd at 12 PM - Lunch & Learn Series: Doing Business with the FBI
May 26th at 12 PM - How to Sell to the Government
May 31st at 10 AM - Federal Contracting: Veteran Small Business Certification Program
May 31st at 11 AM - Get Ready for Construction Season - SBA Contract Bonding Basics
June 8th at 10:30 AM - What You Don’t Know Can Hurt: Safeguarding Your Business
June 13th at 12 PM - Everything you want to know about your EIDL but are afraid to ask

En español (EST):

May 19th at 2 PM - Conozca más Sobre el Programa de Micropréstamo de SBA
May 22nd at 3 PM - 10 Pasos Para Iniciar su Empresa
May 23rd at 3 PM - SBA Conecta - Micropréstamos desde $5,000 Conozca los micropréstamos disponibles y cómo hacer que su negocio califique

Join SBA’s Q&A Sessions

The U.S. Small Business Administration Eastern Pennsylvania District Office invites entrepreneurs and small businesses to bi-weekly exclusive virtual Q&A sessions focusing on the various services, resources, and programs offered by SBA. This occurs virtually on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 12 PM.

You can join via Microsoft Teams or by calling +1 202-765-1264,,485655439#.

Contact Us!

If we can help you access these programs or opportunities, please do not hesitate to reach out to our office here.

Our office also sends regular updates for veterans, seniors, federal grant opportunities, and a weekly wrap-up newsletter. Sign-up for any of these additional newsletters here.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve you everyday!

Sincerely,

The Office of Congressman Andy Kim

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