October 12, 2022

Greetings and Happy Fall!

Congressman Kim is still working hard for our small businesses across Burlington and Ocean Counties. Since we last reached out, we’ve connected with entrepreneurs, visited local shops and storefronts, met with restaurant owners and workers, and are always trying to connect small business owners with the tools they need to thrive. As always, we hope these updates, resources, and opportunities are helpful to you!

Supporting Small Business, Congressman Kim Named Champion of Small Business Investing

Congressman Kim was proud to be recognized by the Small Business Investor Alliance for his work on behalf of local small businesses. As the only member of the New Jersey delegation on the House Committee on Small Business, Congressman Kim tirelessly works on behalf of all New Jersey entrepreneurs and small business owners to ensure they can access the resources they need.

Congressman Kim Meets with Burlington Mercer Chamber of Commerce

In August, Congressman Kim spoke with members of the Burlington Mercer Chamber of Commerce on the current needs of local businesses and recent successes increasing federal assistance opportunities. The Congressman is committed to directly working with local leaders to ensure SBA assistance is getting to the people that need it most and that small business owners’ voices are heard.

Congressman Kim Works to Address Inequities for Minority-Owned Businesses

In August, Congressman Kim hosted a roundtable in Willingboro with Senator Cory Booker to speak with Black-owned business owners and entrepreneurs about inequities they face and how we can work together to expand their access to capital and federal resources. Congressman Kim also joined in celebrating Black Business Month in August to help celebrate incredible Black-owned businesses across New Jersey.

Congressman Kim Welcomes Small Business Administrator to Jersey

In July, Congressman Kim welcomed Small Business Administrator (SBA) Isabella Casillas Guzman to Burlington County to visit small businesses, meet with area business leaders, and speak on the needs of local businesses.

As the only member of the New Jersey delegation on the Small Business Committee, Congressman Kim is committed to working with small businesses and the SBA to increase access to capital, cut red tape, and identify more opportunities for growth for New Jersey’s small businesses.

House Passes Congressman Kim’s Put Our Neighbors to Work Act

In July, Congressman Kim helped pass the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023 through the House of Representatives, which included his Put Our Neighbors to Work Act. This legislation would help local small businesses and workers with more job opportunities from military construction projects.

The Congressman is working to unlock the local economic potential of military facilities like Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst while bringing in stronger economic opportunities for working families. 

Supporting American Manufacturers with the CHIPS and Science Act

Congressman Kim voted to pass the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act to lower costs for New Jersey families, boost American manufacturing, and bolster American technology research and development. The legislation was signed into law on August 9th.

America’s investments in research, STEM education, and next-generation technologies will provide key boosts to workforce development and local manufacturing to build next generation technologies right here in America. 

The Congressman spoke about the CHIPS and Science Act and other recent legislation at his August Telephone Town Hall.

SBA’s Boots to Business Training Program for Entrepreneurs

The Small Business Administration’s Boots to Business program gives an overview of entrepreneurship and applicable business ownership fundamentals to active duty servicemembers (including National Guard and Reserve), Veterans of all eras, and spouses.

Learn more about this education and training program here. Be sure to check out the next local training course being held at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst on November 8th and 9th.

Grant Funding Available for New Jersey Small Businesses

Applications for New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s Small Business Lease Grant are open and are being reviewed on a rolling basis. The Small Business Lease Grant helps small businesses and nonprofits grow by providing up to 20 percent of annual lease payments for small businesses and nonprofits entering into new or amended lease agreements. 

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until all funds are awarded. For more information and to apply, click here.

Get Ready for Small Business Saturday on November 26th!

On November 26th, don’t forget to support local Main St. businesses for Small Business Saturday. While we work everyday to support our small business community, Small Business Saturday is an extra opportunity to celebrate the impact and diversity our local small businesses bring to our community. 

Online and In-Person SBA Programming: 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.

Contact Us!

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

As the only member of the New Jersey delegation on the Small Business Committee, Congressman Kim is a powerful voice for all New Jersey small businesses in Washington D.C and looks forward to hearing from you.

Our office also sends regular updates for veterans, seniors, federal grant opportunities, COVID-19, 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