Welcome, Local Business Owners!
The Trenton Neighborhood Initiative (TNI) believes in the power of local businesses and their vital role in our community. We are committed to supporting and promoting the growth and success of businesses like yours.
Please see below for a number of upcoming opportunities.
TNI Thrives Grant Program: Up to $7,000 for North Trenton Storefront Businesses
Grow your business! The TNI Thrives Grant Program offers grants of up to $7,000 to support storefront businesses within the north Trenton community.
What can the grant be used for?
- Expansion & Improvement: Improve your physical space, energy efficient upgrades, or equipment purchases
- Operational Excellence: Enhance your business operations (staff training, marketing, finance)
Who can apply?
- Legally registered storefront businesses operating within the TNI boundary area for at least 3 years. Preference given to businesses with less than 15 full-time equivalent employees
- TNI area businesses able to complete the project within 9-12 months
How to apply?
- Briefly describe your business, project goals, and how you will use the grant
- Submit required documents including financial statements and business licenses
- Provide a detailed project budget and timeline
What makes a strong application?
- Project clearly contributes to the TNI community’s economic growth
- Project is well-defined, achievable, and shows positive impact on your business
- Project demonstrates long-term sustainability for your business
Application Opens: June 24, 2024
Submission Deadline: September 23, 2024
Need help?
Contact Miss Snow at [email protected] or 609-256-4555 x400
Unlock the Power of TNI Business Survey Data: Share & Gain Insights!
Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback in our recent business survey! Please click below to see what we learned from the results collected.
TNI Thrives Business Courses: Empowering Your Success
We are developing a comprehensive course program based on the needs identified in our recent business survey.
Course Focus:
- Marketing & Customer Acquisition: Develop plans to market your business, budget-friendly advertising (including digital!), social media engagement, loyalty programs, and word-of-mouth marketing.
- Business Management & Financial Literacy: Learn cash flow management, financial planning, and cost-saving strategies. (Great for new businesses!)
- Human Resource Management: Retain your employees, foster a positive work environment, and train for exceptional customer service. (Ideal for businesses with 5 or fewer employees)
- Business Growth & Expansion: Develop plans for expansion, explore financing options, and lease negotiation strategies. (For established businesses looking to grow)
- Utilizing Online Resources & Technology: Leverage online tools, learn about customer relationship management systems, and cybersecurity basics.