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South Jersey Export Webinar Series Continues with Salem County on Thursday, July 17

Over the past seven weeks, the New Jersey Business Action Center (NJBAC) Office of Export Promotion hosted the first five webinars of the “South Jersey Export Webinar Series,” with a focus on Cape May County, Atlantic County, Ocean County, Camden County, and Cumberland County. The webinar series, a collaborative effort with the Chamber of Commerce of Southern New Jersey, local chambers of commerce, economic development offices, and business organizations, continues on Thursday, July 17 with Salem County.

Both product-based and service-based businesses are invited to learn how to conduct international market research, start an export plan, and assess their company’s export readiness. Register for this upcoming, no-cost webinar. 

NJ Pavilion to Highlight Garden State Food and Beverage Companies at the 2025 Fancy Food Show

This year, the NJ Pavilion will support 28 food and beverage companies, making it the largest State pavilion at North America’s largest specialty food trade show! Though the NJ Pavilion is now full, please stop by and visit the NJBAC’s booth (#6307) if you are at the Summer Fancy Food Show from June 29 – July 1! 

The NJ Pavilion will include exhibitors showcasing snacks, beverages and much more. From gluten-free specialty snack foods, to farm-fresh value-added agricultural products, the NJ Pavilion will feature an eclectic mix of brands proud to represent the diverse Garden State.

Additionally, the NJ-India Commission will sponsor the Food Export Northeast Buyer’s Mission, which gives each participant in the pavilion exposure to international buyers. For more information, please contact Marielle Wolf, NJ Pavilion Manager at marielle.wolf@sos.nj.gov. 

New Jersey is the Fifth Smallest State but has the Tenth Largest Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, New Jersey is the fifth smallest state. With a land area of 7,354 square miles, only Hawaii (6,423 square miles), Connecticut (4,842 square miles), Delaware (1,949 square miles), and Rhode Island (1,034 square miles) are smaller.

At the same time, and according to the U.S Bureau of Economic Analysis, the State's 2024 GDP of $846.6 billion ranks tenth largest, behind larger states Washington ($854.7 billion), Georgia ($882.5 billion) and Ohio ($927.7 billion).

Going one step further, New Jersey has $115.1 million of GDP per square mile. This ranks first among all the states, more than New York ($48.7 million), Florida ($31.8 million), California ($26.3 million), and Texas ($10.4 million).

Partner Spotlight: Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) Supports U.S. Exports

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) is the official export credit agency of the United States. EXIM has a mission to support American jobs by facilitating the export of U.S. goods and services. Backed by the full faith and credit of the United States, EXIM assumes credit and country risks that the private sector is unable or unwilling to accept. EXIM fills the gap for American businesses by equipping them with the financing tools necessary to compete for global sales.

Partner Resource Spotlight: Manufacturing.gov

Reposted from the U.S. SBA Office of Manufacturing and Trade: SBA encourages small manufacturers to explore and leverage all resources at the Federal and State levels available to support their growth. Manufacturing.gov curates government resources to consider as part of your strategy. To take the next step, search programs by Agency or by topics such as Small and Medium Sized Manufacturers; Trade; and Workforce. 

Have an Export-Related Need? NJBAC Office of Export Promotion Can Help.

The Office of Export Promotion works with New Jersey’s small and mid-sized companies interested in expanding sales and their customer base for their products and services through export. Companies interested in global business activity can tap into a number of resources on business export planning available through the NJBAC Export Promotion unit.

Have a Business Need? NJBAC Can Help.

The NJBAC offers no-cost technical assistance, training, and problem-solving. From site selection and incentive identification to one-off questions, the NJBAC is here to support all NJ businesses. In addition to the Office of Export Promotion, NJBAC is home to the Office of Small Business Advocacy, Office of Business Advocacy, and the Office of Planning Advocacy. The NJBAC offers free online chat and telephone (800-537-7397) assistance in English and Spanish to any New Jersey business. The NJBAC Small Business Manual, a one-stop tool for many business concerns, is available online. A Spanish version of the manual is also available for download. A print copy in both versions is available on request.