Grind & Grow Monthly Meetup & Workshop Series for Entrepreneurs
Stop by the Newark Public Library’s Main Branch for a program series dedicated to building entrepreneurial skills, connecting to Newark’s business ecosystem, and meeting new people.
Come the hour before each workshop to meet other entrepreneurs in a casual environment, speak with the library’s Business Reference Librarian, or get some work done!
2nd Wednesday of each month
5-8 pm (workshops begin at 6pm)
May-December 2026
Newark Public Library, Main Branch
3rd Floor
Workshop Schedule
Wednesday, May 13th: Brand Building with Artist, Illustrator, and Designer Andrea Miralles Part 1: Brand Foundations and Barriers
Wednesday, June 10th: Brand Building with Artist, Illustrator, and Designer Andrea Miralles Part 2: Creative Brand Audit and Refinement
Wednesday, July 8th: From Story to StartUp: Turning Personal Experience into a Business Idea with Sandy Joseph
Wednesday, August 12th: Leadership Workshop with Wendy Oliveras
Wednesday, September 9th: Information Session about the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) with Michelle Osorio and Shyeka Hopkins
Wednesday, October 14th: TBA
Wednesday, November 11th: TBA
Wednesday, December 9th: TBA
