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This bill requires the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) to expand the services offered through its Small Business E-commerce Support Program by adding social media development services to its existing digital support offerings. The program, which was originally created as a pilot product under the New Jersey Economic Recovery Act of 2020, currently provides e-commerce and digital marketing consulting to small businesses like restaurants, retail stores, and personal care businesses located in commercial spaces within the state. The legislation mandates that in addition to helping businesses develop websites, e-commerce platforms, and digital marketing plans, the program must now also assist businesses in developing social media platforms. Importantly, the bill specifies that this requirement only applies during the program's active pilot phase, and upon the program's termination, there is no requirement to continue providing social media development services through future pilot products under the Main Street Recovery Finance Program. The act is set to take effect immediately upon enactment.

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https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S4292