Being an entrepreneur can be extremely lonely at times. When I made the switch from working a 9-to-5 to running my own business, what I missed the most was having colleagues; people to bounce ideas off of, exchange knowledge, resources and sometimes just someone I can vent to. In the world we live in, we […]
JABB Group- Transform Your Business, Transform Your Life
With the fast pace of life, some of us could use a little bit of help or guidance with getting back on track with focusing on our well-being. We tend to get in our heads, get stuck on the stressors in life, and maybe even lose control of our lives by taking on more than […]
The Green Rush: Exploring the Future of Cannabis in Jersey City
On Wednesday April 18th, join JC Tech Meetup at Hudson Hall for The Green Rush: Exploring the Future of Cannabis in Jersey City! We’re getting closer to the legalization of marijuana, and the cannabis business can be the next big industry in Jersey City. Governor Murphy and Mayor Fulop have actively shown support for marijuana legalization […]
16 Events You Can’t Miss this Spring
We’re kicking off spring with a bunch of events in Jersey City and the surrounding area. Plan ahead and join us for drinks, bites, and more! April Prohibition Party April 13 @ 9:00 PM – 2:00 AM Corgi Spirits at the Jersey City Distillery, 1 Distillery Drive Join us as we bring it back to […]
David Obssuth: Continuing the Family Legacy of Andy’s Catering
When a family business has been in the community along with giving back for over 60 years, you must give it a high five! I’m here to talk to you Andy’s Catering! If you don’t know about Andy’s, then here is your opportunity! When a family business is still running which was started in 1955, […]
Hudson Community Enterprises Document Destruction
Recently, I had the chance to sit down with Patrick and Tom of Hudson Community Enterprises and talk about what they do, how long they’ve been around, and the impact of their organization on the community. HCE is a non-profit that was started in 1957 by a group of Jewish community leaders. The organization has always […]
Nick Nwoke: From 9-5 to “Rise and Grind”
There are many ways you can make money. According to Robert Kiyosaki, You can be an employee, self-employed, business owner, or an investor. Jersey City entrepreneur Nick Nwoke excels in the business owner side, but perfectly teaches other to do the exact same. He moved to Greenville, Jersey City with his mom at the age […]
Life After Retirement: Rose and Bernice
Life after Retirement! When a senior retires, some think that the senior will stay at home and watch the grandchildren, some may think the senior will stay in the house and watch their favorite television shows, some may think a senior may travel the world and some may think that the senior will go to […]
The Turtle Club in Hoboken
Whenever I think about Hoboken, so much comes to mind! Hoboken is a small town in Hudson County just north of Jersey City’s Newport neighborhood. It is easily accessible via the NJT Light Rail or the Path train. Hoboken is well known for their many restaurant and bar choices along the Washington Street strip. However, […]
Boss Up JC with Chicpea
Looking for a way to tune up your entrepreneurial skills? Introducing Boss Up JC, a monthly entrepreneurship workshop and meetup hosted by Chicpea exploring everything from marketing, creating content, finances, and more. Join us for the first session on August 21st from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM to learn all about how to make a […]
11 Things I learned about running my own biz
Everyone seems to love a good list these days! I figured I would use it to my advantage and share a few things I learned from being a small business owner. Now, I am still learning and I’ve only been doing this for less than three years so I am far from being a “Gary […]
Corkscrew Bar & Grill
Throughout the years, Jersey City Heights has undergone some changes, but for the most part has managed to keep that cozy community feel to it. Some small businesses have come and gone, but a lot have managed to withstand the test of time. Corkscrew Bar & Grill is one of those businesses and they’re a […]
Scotland Yard in Hoboken
Just like anyone else living in Hudson County, I owe many of my favorite (and sloppiest) memories since the age of twenty-one to Hoboken’s Washington Street bar scene. Since then, I have seen many of those bars and lounges come and go. However, there are those bars, like Scotland Yard, that started off as some […]
Flex Work Spaces at Kearny Point
Yes, this is a Jersey City blog! But as of late, I’ve been setting out to explore people and places in the area, particularly with things that could have a direct, positive impact on our community. Our community here is growing tremendously, and there is a huge amount of entrepreneurs and creatives doing their own thing. […]