Shop Talk is a low-pressure gathering just for merchants, makers, and small business owners who want to grow their business and connect with like-minded people. Expect real talk, not fluff — with practical advice you can actually use, no matter what stage you're at.
You'll hear from speakers:
Jarrett Seltzer, Owner of Bagels By Jarrett – How he built a cult following and rallied all of West Orange around his business journey.
Jessica Maarek & Renata Bybyk, Red Root Marketing – Experts in helping small businesses shine and grow with smart, creative social media strategies.
Guiding the conversation is Michelle Ward of RecRoom and the Lackawanna Family.
✨ Back by popular demand: Ask Me Anything tables—free, focused sit-downs with pros from the New Jersey Small Business Development Center
💡 The best part? It’s all FREE for our community.
👋 RecRoom member? Login to your account, head to Events in the news feed and you'll be able to reserve your ticket for free.
🛍️ Montclair Flea vendor or Lackawanna Station tenant? Email georgia@lackawanna.com to RSVP.
➡️ For all others, grab your $20 ticket here or pay $25 at the door.