ASCEND Newark

The ASCEND Newark program is part of a national collaborative to strengthen the capacity and drive the growth of small diverse owned businesses to multi-million and billion dollar enterprises; with the over arching goal of creating greater job opportunities in the Newark area and economic advancement in marginalized communities. In order to receive this certificate participants must: - Attend all training sessions - Attend all meetings with business advisors - Complete their business continuity plan - Complete their Strategic Growth Plan - Have a capabilities statement - Prepare and present their Pitch Deck