Show Biz x Small Biz (SBxSB) 2026 - The Prequel Sessions: Red Bank

SBxSB26 Prequel - April: The Red Bank Session @ The Basie

Your passion is the art. Now, let’s master the business.

The Count Basie Center for the Arts has stood for a century as a beacon of creative excellence. Now, it serves as the stage for your business's next big breakthrough. Join the SBA NJ District Office, NJSBDC at Brookdale Community College, the NJEDA, NJBAC and other business development organizations for a high-impact prequel to SBxSB26 designed for the modern "art-preneur."

In the creative economy, Monetizing the Magic requires more than talent - it requires a roadmap to the resources that sustain growth. This session is your backstage pass to the state and county programs that turn small creative ventures into regional powerhouses.

We’re breaking down the essentials:

· The Monmouth Advantage: Navigating local grants and the Monmouth County Film Readynetwork to find your perfect production home.

· Funding the Vision: How to access SBA microloans and state Main Street Recovery funds to upgrade your tech and your team.

· Strategic Partnerships: Lessons from the Basie’s own model on how non-profit, corporate, and government collaboration can fuel your bottom line.

· The 2026 Compliance Script: Stay ahead of NJ’s new labor and transparency laws so you're ready when the big contracts call.

Don’t just play the part - own the stage.

Join us in Red Bank to bridge the gap between your creative mission and your fiscal future.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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