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.
Click below to navigate to our business resources and opportunities.
Funding Opportunities Workshop
TNI hosted a business workshop in October 2024, where we discussed numerous funding opportunities and programs across our area. The PowerPoint presentation from the event is linked below.
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
Our grant application cycle closed September 2024. Stay tuned for updates!
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.
Sign up for our business courses down below!
Unlock the Power of TNI Business Survey Data: Share & Gain Insights!
In June 2024, the TNI team held a virtual event where we discussed the results of our local business survey! Please click below to see what we learned from the results collected.