Jazmin Ortiz is the owner and operator of Jazzy Rose Photography LLC, which specializes in newborn photography along with providing the following sessions: cakesmash, sitters, milestones, maternity, children and family. We had a chance to sit down with her to ask about her experience with entrepreneurship and LAEDA's training program.

Camden, NJ- On May 3, 2023, LAEDA joined local organizations and small businesses at the Kroc Center in Camden to celebrate National Small Business Week for the second time. Wells Fargo hosted to provide information on how to build capacity and elevate small businesses to the next level. The small business leaders in Camden were highlighted as well as the network of local organizations who support them every single day and on each and every step of their journey.

Camden, NJ- On April 27th LAEDA in collaboration with Parkside Business and Community in Partnership (PBCIP) hosted its 2nd Invest Parkside event at the Camden Historical Society to showcase all the exciting things happening in the Camden neighborhood. This event was hosted as an initiative under the Parkside collaborative. The Parkside collaborative is a group of partners – Camden County Historical Society, NJ Conservation Foundation, LAEDA, HopeWorks, and PBCIP – coming together to transform and revitalize the Parkside neighborhood of Camden, NJ

Camden, NJ- On Wednesday, April 19, 2023 LAEDA opened its' doors of their training room to welcome the Entrepreneurial Development Training Program Session 96. The students in the class have demonstrated their desire, willingness and ability to move their businesses forward in a meaningful way as a result of the 9-week intensive training course.

Halley Beam is the owner and operator of Party Works Rental LLC, which is your one-stop-shop for all your party rental needs. There is a wide selection of high- quality party equipment and supplies for any occasion, from corporate events and weddings to backyard BBQs and birthday parties. We had a chance to sit down with her to ask about her experience with entrepreneurship and LAEDA's training program.

Camden, NJ- On Wednesday, March 15, 2023, LAEDA hosted the final class of its Women’s Business Academy Program Session 95. The class brought together eight highly motivated entrepreneurs, representing a vast variety of industries including, Therapy services, yoga and mindful services, photography training including scuba diving and more, hotdogs, pretzels, drinks and more, high fashion photography, videography and more, childcare services, education and more, coffee shop with pastries and event space rental, rental of photo-booths with prompts for events and facials, body contouring and skincare products. Over the course of the nine-week program, participants received 72 + hours of training from industry professionals as well as business planning education and business counseling.

Tomeia Thornton is the owner and operator of Munchie’s Amazing Sweets (located in Vineland NJ), which specializes in homemade; cupcakes, cookies, dessert jars, and brownies. We had a chance to sit down with her to ask about her experience with entrepreneurship and LAEDA's training program.

Atlantic City, NJ - On Wednesday February 8, 2023, Jaime Izurieta, owner of StoreFront Mastery, Ray Lamboy, President and CEO of LAEDA joined Elizabeth Terenik, Executive Director of Chelsea Economic Development on a tour of the commercial districts of the Chelsea neighborhood of Atlantic City. The tour was in preparation for the upcoming StoreFront Transformation Workshop scheduled for 3/20/23 and 3/21/23.

Camden, NJ - On Thursday, February 23, 2023, Glenn Gizzi and Linda Dixon, representatives from the Internal Revenue Service, presented to a group of entrepreneurs at an online seminar hosted by the LAEDA Women’s Business Center team.

Ashana Bush is the owner and operator of Styled by Shon LLC. Operating since 2020, Styled By Shon is a full-service Event Planning business based in Burlington Township that provides highly customized and unique events for all occasions. We had a chance to sit down with her to ask about her experience with entrepreneurship and LAEDA's training program.