LAEDA

06/01/2026

🚀 A Program Designed for Growth! 🚀

LAEDA’s training program is offered through our Business Services Center and Women’s Business Center with three sessions per year—Spring (EDTP), Fall (EDTP), and Winter (WBA). While Session 105 is currently in full swing, we are already recruiting for our Fall session!

Last week, our students learned about the critical role of Business Insurance, discovering how the right coverage protects their hard work, reduces risk, and builds long-term resilience.

💼 Ready to take the leap into entrepreneurship?
You have worked hard in your field—now it is time to become your own boss! If you have 3+ years of experience, a solid business idea, and capital to invest, our intensive 9-week training program will teach you the exact skills you need to thrive in the business world.

Don't wait to turn your vision into reality. Join our next wave of success!

👉 Apply online today at: www.LAEDA.com

05/28/2026

🚨 In case you missed it! 🚨

If you’ve ever felt like applying for a business loan is just tossing documents into a black box and hoping for the best... It's time to take control of the narrative.

Join us and our friends at Pursuit for our upcoming in-person workshop: Inside the Lender’s Mind. We are pulling back the curtain on the underwriting process so you can apply for capital with absolute confidence.

The Details:

Thursday, June 18th

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

LAEDA Office (Lower Level) in Camden

Don't let the unknown hold your business back. Save your spot today!

Scan the QR code or click here to register and get your questions answered by the experts: https://tinyurl.com/2fm2vnc7

05/26/2026

We are so proud to share this feature on one of our amazing alumnae, Sherrie Wilkins! Please see below to learn more about her inspiring work and her organization, Best of Me, Youth Enrichment Services:

05/26/2026

📣 Our LAEDA alumni at Yhanne’s House of Cheesecakes LLC are HIRING!

They are currently looking for a:
⭐ Cake Decorator
⭐ Cashier
⭐ Dishwasher

Please see more information below and help us share and support this amazing small business! 💛

We Are Hiring at Yhanne’s House of Cheesecakes!

Join Our Team at Yhanne’s House of Cheesecakes and Apply TODAY! The Positions Available are Dishwasher, Cake Decorator, and Cashier.

Interested Applicants can apply on-site during business hours OR click on the forms below:

Cake Decorator
https://forms.gle/RqxFFPUaARQzKF8w8

Cashier
https://forms.gle/D7rSGaETwa1htu81A

Dishwasher
https://forms.gle/QaqEQLby5eLJMdUm9

Please email the requested information to [email protected]

05/26/2026

ATTENTION ENTREPRENEURS, CREATORS & SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS! 🚨
YOUR BUSINESS. YOUR BRAND. YOUR IDEAS. PROTECT THEM.

✨ THIS THURSDAY
Join us for an eye-opening and highly informative training:

💻 Protecting Your Business in a Digital World: Intellectual Property, Online Presence & AI

In today’s world, your ideas are valuable — but are they protected? Whether you own a business, sell products, create content, offer services, or are building your brand online, this workshop is designed for YOU.

Learn About:
Trademarks, Copyrights, Patents & Trade Secrets
Protecting Your Logo, Brand Name & Creative Work
Website Legal Requirements & Online Compliance
Customer Privacy Policies & Data Protection
AI Tools for Small Businesses — Benefits & Risks
How to Safeguard Your Business in the Digital Age

FEATURED PRESENTERS:
⭐ Nicole O’Hara
⭐ Tom Vincent

Thursday, May 28, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM EST

Don’t wait until your ideas are copied or your business runs into legal issues — learn how to protect what you’ve worked so hard to build!

📖 Learn More:
https://laeda.com/event/intellectual-property-patenting-and-trademarking/

✅ Register Today:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/9pfm2cn

📣 TAG a business owner, creator, side hustler, entrepreneur, author, coach, designer, or small business friend who needs this training!

05/22/2026

Calling all LAEDA Alumni in Business!

✨Join us next week for an exclusive VIP event hosted by PNC Bank at Bellview Winery. Let’s connect, talk business, and celebrate our incredible alumni community over light fare and beverages!

📅 When: Thursday, May 28, 2026 | 11:00 AM ET
📍 Where: Bellview Winery, Landisville, NJ

Special Gift: Included for all attendees!

⚠️ RSVP Deadline is May 26! Reach out to Marisol Aleman at [email protected] or (201) 951-0116 to claim your spot.

See more information below:

See you there!

05/18/2026

Your brand is the heart of your business—it's so much more than just a logo! Join us this Thursday, May 21st at 6:00 PM for Branding Basics for Busy Business Owners and learn how to make your business unforgettable. Click below to register before seats fill up!

📌 Please see below for more information and click here to register:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/g3spd96

05/18/2026

Ever felt like the loan application process is a black box? Like you’re just submitting documents and hoping for the best?

It’s time to take control.

We are so excited to present INSIDE THE LENDER’S MIND, an in-depth workshop with expert insights from our friends at Pursuit. We will help you pull back the curtain and understand the three keys to capital access: Credit, Cash Flow, and Capital Access.

Don't let a mystery underwriting process stand between you and your growth. Come learn what matters most so you can apply with confidence.

Join us for this in-person session on Thursday, June 18th from 6-8PM.

We'll be at the LAEDA office (Lower Level) in Camden.

Scan the QR code or click here to register and get your questions answered by the experts: https://tinyurl.com/2fm2vnc7

05/15/2026

Your hobby has potential — but turning it into a real business starts with taking action now. ⏳

Seats are limited for LAEDA’s upcoming 6-Week Entrepreneurial Workshop Series: Turning Your Hobby Into a Business — designed for creatives, side hustlers, makers, and aspiring entrepreneurs who are ready to stop “thinking about it” and start building it.

Over 6 weeks, you’ll learn how to:
Build a strong business foundation
Create a brand people remember
Understand marketing and growth strategies
Organize your business legally and professionally
Turn your ideas into income opportunities

Don’t wait until “someday” to invest in your goals. Summer is the perfect time to finally move your passion project forward before the busy fall season begins.

🚨 Registration is now open — secure your spot early! 🚨

📅 Begins Thursday, May 28, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

This program is completely FREE, but you must register in advance to secure your spot!
🔗 Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/pqzjge6

Don't just build a product—build a legacy. See you on the 28th!

05/14/2026

We are so proud to share what Session 103 Graduate and Entrepreneurial Development Training Program alumnus, Daniel Spearman, is up to with his band !

Daniel and his crew have a busy weekend ahead with performances in Philly and NYC. It’s wonderful to see our alumni taking their talents and business skills to the stage! 🎶

Check out his post below to support and see more details about his upcoming shows! 👇