Thinking of Selling Your Business? I Can Help.

Darren Smith  Helping Entrepreneurs Buy & Sell with Confidence

Helping Entrepreneurs Buy, Sell, and Finance Businesses in New Jersey and Beyond As a leading business broker and franchise consultant based in Montclair, NJ, I specialize in helping business owners sell their companies and guiding entrepreneurs through the process of buying an existing business or franchise. Whether you're planning your exit strategy or exploring new business opportunities, I provide personalized, professional support every step of the way. I work with owners of profitable small and mid-sized businesses across industries—retail, service, healthcare, manufacturing, and more—to confidentially market and sell their businesses to qualified buyers. If you're ready to sell, I offer a complimentary business valuation and help position your business to maximize its value. For buyers, I represent over 800 established and emerging franchise brands across 40+ industries, from home services to fitness, food, and professional services. I help you find the right franchise based on your goals, skills, and investment level at no cost to you. Whether you're a first-time buyer, experienced entrepreneur, or looking to retire from your business, I provide the insight and connections to help you succeed. Services: Business sales &amp; exit planning Franchise consulting &amp; placement SBA &amp; alternative business lending Business valuations Buyer representation Serving clients throughout New Jersey, New York, and nationwide. Let’s talk about your next move.

Passaic County

 Jack Slocum

New York City Metropolitan Area

Wayne

New Jersey

Darren Smith  Helping Entrepreneurs Buy & Sell...

Helping Entrepreneurs Buy, Sell, and Finance Businesses in New Jersey and Beyond As a leading business broker and franchise consultant based in...

PSE&G

Public Service Electric &amp; Gas Co. is New Jersey’s oldest and largest gas and electric delivery public utility, as well as one of the nation’s largest utilities. PSE&amp;G has won the ReliabilityOne® Award for superior electric system reliability in the Mid-Atlantic region for 24 consecutive years. In 2025, for the fourth consecutive year, J.D. Power named PSE&amp;G number one in customer satisfaction for residential electric service in the East among large utilities.  PSE&amp;G is a subsidiary of Public Service Enterprise Group Inc., (PSEG) (NYSE:PEG), a predominantly regulated infrastructure company named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for North America for 17 consecutive years (www.pseg.com).

Somerset County

Alexis Tarrazi

Bridgewater

Public Service Electric & Gas Co. is New Jersey’s oldest and largest gas and electric delivery public utility, as well as one of the nation’s...

Paul Miller Toyota

At Paul Miller Toyota, we’re proud to serve our community with a simple focus—delivering an exceptional automotive experience built on trust, transparency, and results. With decades of experience in the Toyota brand, our team is committed to helping every customer find the right vehicle for their needs, whether it’s a new Toyota, a quality pre-owned vehicle, or flexible leasing and financing options. What truly sets us apart is our people. From our sales professionals to our service team, we believe in going the extra mile to create a smooth, stress-free experience from start to finish. As we continue to grow, we’re excited to welcome customers to our new state-of-the-art showroom in Pine Brook, designed to make the car-buying experience more comfortable, efficient, and customer-focused than ever before. At Paul Miller Toyota, we don’t just sell cars—we build long-term relationships with our customers and our community. Whether you’re visiting us for the first time or have been with us for years, you can expect professionalism, respect, and a commitment to doing things the right way. We look forward to welcoming you.

Morris County

Montville

At Paul Miller Toyota, we’re proud to serve our community with a simple focus—delivering an exceptional automotive experience built on trust,...

Transforming New Jersey Backyards Into Private Oases

The Pool Boss

Based in Wayne, New Jersey, The Pool Boss is an award-winning design and construction firm recognized as one of the "world’s greatest" pool companies and a premier builder in New Jersey. Specializing in rapid, high-quality installations and custom backyard transformations, the company offers elite amenities including fire pits, landscaping, hardscaping, water features, and outdoor kitchens. As an owner-operated company, The Pool Boss is led by founder and CEO Christopher Argenziano, whose hands-on approach ensures accountability and precision for every project. Built on the philosophy that a five-star experience is created by people rather than just plans, The Pool Boss provides bespoke designs tailored to the unique vision and needs of every family. 

Basking Ridge

Based in Wayne, New Jersey, The Pool Boss is an award-winning design and construction firm recognized as one of the "world’s greatest" pool...

Theta Grove Luxury Apartments

Theta Grove – Luxury 55+ Living in Vernon, New Jersey Welcome to Theta Grove, a beautifully designed 55+ rental community offering modern comfort, elegant living spaces, and a relaxed lifestyle in the scenic township of Vernon, New Jersey. Thoughtfully created for active adults seeking maintenance-free living, Theta Grove combines contemporary architecture with upscale finishes and peaceful surroundings. Each residence features spacious, open-concept layouts, modern kitchens, large windows that fill the apartments with natural light, and private balconies where residents can relax and enjoy the surrounding views. Every detail has been carefully considered to provide comfort, convenience, and a refined living experience. Located in the heart of Vernon, residents enjoy easy access to local shopping, dining, golf courses, hiking trails, and the natural beauty of Sussex County. Whether enjoying quiet mornings on your balcony or exploring the vibrant local community, Theta Grove offers the perfect balance of tranquility and accessibility. Designed for those ready to enjoy the next chapter of life without the responsibilities of home maintenance, Theta Grove is where luxury, comfort, and community come together to create an exceptional place to call home.

Sussex County

Sussex

Vernon

Theta Grove – Luxury 55+ Living in Vernon, New Jersey Welcome to Theta Grove, a beautifully designed 55+ rental community offering modern comfort,...

Montville’s First 24/7 Indoor Golf Club – Opening April

The Approach Shot Indoor Golf Club

The Approach Shot is a modern, membership-based indoor golf club coming to Montville, NJ, designed for golfers who want year-round access, flexibility, and a premium experience—without the country club hassle. Our facility features state-of-the-art TrackMan simulator bays that allow golfers of all skill levels to practice, play virtual rounds, compete in leagues, or enjoy casual play in a relaxed but upscale environment. Whether you’re dialing in your swing, playing a round at Pebble Beach, or hosting friends, The Approach Shot is built for how golfers actually live today. Members enjoy 24/7 access, allowing them to play on their schedule—early mornings, late nights, or anytime in between. We offer multiple membership tiers and flexible hourly packages, making it easy for individuals, families, and corporate groups to find the right fit. Guests are welcome, and the club is designed to be both social and welcoming while still respecting serious practice time. The Approach Shot is locally owned and operated, with a strong focus on community, convenience, and quality. Our goal was to create a unique golf-lounge experience that blends performance with comfort. Early registration is now open, and we’re targeting an April opening. Whether you’re a seasoned golfer, a weekend player, or someone looking for a new way to enjoy the game year-round, The Approach Shot offers a fresh approach to golf in Montville.

The Approach Shot is a modern, membership-based indoor golf club coming to Montville, NJ, designed for golfers who want year-round access,...

Wholesaler/Retailer of plastic bags and restaurant supplies

Superior Supplies, LLC

My business provides plastic bags including garbage bags, clear and blue recycling bags, construction grade bags, pallet wrap for all industries. We also carry restaurant supplies including foil, cling, take out containers, brown bags, cloth bags and several other restaurant supplies. We are more economically priced compared to major retailers and can provide delivery for a minimum order. Information in the picture below feel free to reach out with any questions. Thank you for your time. Regards, Naresh H. 

My business provides plastic bags including garbage bags, clear and blue recycling bags, construction grade bags, pallet wrap for all industries....

The best place for Wild Bird, Deer, Backyard Poultry and Pet

Mike's Feed Farm

We are a family owned and operated company that has been serving north Jersey's best fed pets for 40 years and going strong.  We specialize in animal nutrition and offering the highest quality products to most of your furry friends.  We have a wide selection of Wild Bird feeds as well as houses and feeders, for your back and front yards.  We carry a variety of food options for those that enjoy feeding the deer and wildlife.  If you have a chicken or an entire flock, we have all your needs in stock almost all the time.  We have a variety of Purina Horse feeds for those that love the largest pets around.  Plus we carry a selection of Dog and Cat foods, along with an incredible array of supplies and treats to smother them with love.  

Morris

Riverdale

We are a family owned and operated company that has been serving north Jersey's best fed pets for 40 years and going strong. We specialize in...

Call us today to schedule a service call fast! 973-694-6162

Bills Appliance Repair Service

973-694-6162 Call us today for prompt repair service on your Refrigerator, freezer, washer, dryer (gas and electric), dishwashers, stoves and ranges. We also repair Sub-Zero® refrigerators. All makes and models. Reasonable rates! Emergency service available. We come to you! Factory authorized service in business 55 years. Serving Wayne, Lincoln park, Totowa, Pompton Plains, Pompton Lakes, Caldwells, Fairfield, Montville, Verona, Riverdale, Butler, Bloomingdale, Kinnelon and all surrounding local areas.

973-694-6162 Call us today for prompt repair service on your Refrigerator, freezer, washer, dryer (gas and electric), dishwashers, stoves and...

Celebrating 40 years in the Wayne community!

Le Danse

Le Danse is a contemporary dance studio offering professional dance instruction. Our staff consists of all professional instructors who are caring, creative and nurturing. Curriculum includes specialty Preschool Programs for ages 2-1/2 – 4 specifically designed for the toddler dancer and Childrens Workshops for ages 5-7. Classes include ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, musical theatre, hip hop and technique. Our specialty classes include Father/Daughter &amp; Mother/Daughter classes, Adult classes, Teen classes, Bollywood classes and choreography for Weddings, Sweet 16 &amp; Anniversary celebrations. The studio has an award winning competition team consisting of students age 4 through teen. The atmosphere is warm and friendly, yet disciplined and structured. Le Danse holds membership in Dance Educators of America since 1986. The studio has been voted People’s Choice Best Dance Studio in the Wayne community. Le Danse is where lifelong friendships begin. Come Experience Le Danse! Our legacy continues on as we celebrate 40 years in the Wayne community.

Le Danse is a contemporary dance studio offering professional dance instruction. Our staff consists of all professional instructors who are caring,...

Appliance repair service.  Call us! 973-694-6162

Bills Appliance repair

With more than 50 years of experience, you can place your full confidence in our ability to repair your major home appliances. We are an appliance Repair Service based in Wayne, New Jersey. Our locally owned and operated business is authorized to repair all makes and models of major home appliance brands including GE®, Jenn-Air®, Whirlpool®, Westinghouse, Fisher Paykel, Cabrio, Haier, Norcold, Thermador, Subzero, Neptune, Maytag, Atlantis, Amana, Hotpoint, Speedqueen, Kitchenaid, Bosch, Viking, Roper, LG, Magic Chef and Dacor appliances. While our appliance repair experience spans decades, we have kept up with the technology, so you can count on us to repair even the newest appliances. You won’t have to wait long when you call us to repair your appliances. Available 7 days a week, we offer same-day and emergency service. You will not be charged extra for weekend service. We also offer a 2-year warranty. For fastest most reliable service call: 973-694-6162

With more than 50 years of experience, you can place your full confidence in our ability to repair your major home appliances. We are an appliance...

The Wayne Valley varsity boys basketball team is at home for a game against Clifton High School.

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Caren Lissner

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Paramus

Virtual

Why Attend the Berkeley College Virtual MBA Open House?


 An advanced degree can expand your career opportunities and increase your earning potential. Join the Berkeley College MBA Open House to learn how the Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Management program can help you advance your career and develop leadership skills in today’s competitive business environment.


 What Makes the MBA in Management Program Unique?

During this event, you will learn what sets the Berkeley College MBA in Management program apart, including:<ul>
 
 <li>Flexibility for working professionals</li>
 <li>The ability to apply concepts from coursework to your current career</li>
 <li>Available concentrations</li>
 <li>Dedicated support services and resources, including Career Services</li>
</ul>

 Available MBA Concentrations

Students in the MBA in Management program can choose from several specialized concentrations, including:<ul>
 
 <li>Accounting (Note: The Accounting Concentration is only offered Online)</li>
 <li>Financial Management</li>
 <li>Healthcare Management</li>
 <li>Human Resources Management</li>
 <li>Law Enforcement Executive Management</li>
 <li>Marketing Management</li>
 <li>Supply Chain Management</li>
</ul>

 The flexible program is designed to accommodate busy work and personal schedules. You’ll have the opportunity to apply concepts from coursework to real-world situations in your career.


 Flexible MBA Program for Working Professionals


 The MBA in Management degree program is offered by Berkeley College New York and Berkeley College Online®. Courses are offered online and at various campuses as identified in the Course Schedule for each semester.


 Meet the Speakers


 Speakers


 Martha Outz -- Executive Director at Sinceri Senior Living 
 Justyna Glazewski -- AVP Human Resources at Spenser Bank


 Event Details


 Registration is required for this free virtual event. 
 An access link will be emailed upon confirmation. 
 For more information call 855-377-6171.

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MBA Open House at Berkeley College


    Why Attend the Berkeley College Virtual MBA Open House?


    An advanced degree can expand your career opportunities and...

Montclair State University

Step into a world of creativity, movement and shared ideas at Express 
Yourself!, a vibrant day of arts, culture and creative exploration 
taking place on Saturday, May 9, in partnership with the Montclair 
Literary Festival. Open to all, 
this celebration invites everyone to explore creative expression in many
 forms.&nbsp;Join us for hands-on workshops and interactive experiences on Saturday, May 9, 2026. All events are open to all and free, but registration is required. Sign up for a single workshop or for the whole day!
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Acting Out: Improv Group Style 
9 -10:15 a.m.,&nbsp; Life Hall room 1200 
Crowd Source Acting is about using improvisation to act in the moment. 
Participants will be guided in an improvisational game that allows them 
to experience dropping into a roll and having the inspiration of those 
around them to achieve a common goal. That goal could be silly, serious,
 or absurd. Join us for a round or two of a game called Family 
Portraits, guided by Theatre department practitioners.
A Moving Experience For All 
10:30-11:45 a.m., Life Hall 1210 
This session will be a dance class for beginners, emphasizing freedom of movement and some basic dance moves. 
Got Art? Take This Workshop 
12:00-1:15 p.m., Calcia Hall 245 
Participants will explore a visual arts technique such as collage, clay 
sculpting, or mixed media and create a unique work. Guided by an artist 
educator, attendees will learn simple methods and experiment with 
materials during the session. 
Snap Snap: Taking Just the Right Picture 
1:30-2:45 p.m., Feliciano School of Business Lawn 
This digital photography workshop will start with a presentation on the 
powerful choices available for capturing and documenting the world with 
your camera. Each participant will be given directions for taking a 
photograph from a specific location on campus. Jenelle Covino, Adjunct 
Professor of Art and Design, will guide participants to utilize basic 
photo retouching principles to bring each digital photograph to life. 
You can bring your digital camera or use your cell phone to photograph 
for this workshop. This workshop is suitable for all ages and all 
experience levels of photography. 
Drumming Up a Crowd, the West African Way 
3:00-4:15 p.m.; Feliciano School of Business Lawn 
The Montclair State University West African Drumming and Dance Ensemble 
will perform and engage everyone to participate in traditional West 
African recreational music. We play a strong weave of polyrhythms on 
traditional drums, bells and rattles, and those in attendance will drum 
with us, sing with us in call and response in a West African language, 
and dance traditional movements with us, directed by calls from the lead
 drum. 
Let’s Get Physical: Writing Poetry about Memory and the Body 
4:30-5:45 p.m. Feliciano School of Business Room 140 
In this generative poetry workshop, we will begin by bringing our 
memories to life on the page. We will then expand to writing about 
embodied experiences. Participants will leave this workshop having 
written two new poems and having received feedback on one of the poems. 
They will also leave with a few additional tools in their writers’ 
toolbox.

Local Event: Express Yourself! A Day of Creativity, Community and Discovery

Express Yourself! A Day of Creativity,...

Step into a world of creativity, movement and shared ideas at Express 
Yourself!, a vibrant day of arts, culture and creative...

Express Yourself! A Day of Creativity, Community and Discovery

Passaic Co. Man Molested Autistic Students On...

Federico Nicasio Genao was an aide on the bus where the assaults took place, authorities said. 

Passaic Co. Man Molested Autistic Students On School Bus, Cops Say

Crime & Safety

Union County

Westfield

Roselle School Bus Aide Sexually Assaulted 2...

Federico Nicasio Genao appeared to target the teenage autistic victims who rode on his school bus, one of whom was non-verbal: Prosecutor

Roselle School Bus Aide Sexually Assaulted 2 Autistic Kids: Prosecutor

NJ Bus Aide Sexually Assaulted Autistic Students, Prosecutors Say

School Bus Aide Sexually Assaulted 2 Autistic Kids In Union County: Prosecutor

Hopatcong-Sparta

NJ Gym Teacher Slammed 11-Year-Old Student To...

There is footage of the incident, but the school has refused to send it to attorneys, according to the suit. 

NJ Gym Teacher Slammed 11-Year-Old Student To The Ground, Dragged Him By Collar, Lawsuit Says

Wayne Winner Takes Home $100K Jackpot In...

The lucky Wayne resident hit the jackpot in a video poker game, reports say. 

Wayne Winner Takes Home $100K Jackpot In Atlantic City: Reports

Community Corner

Passaic Co. Arms, Drug Dealer Sentenced After...

The man sold drugs and guns, including AR- and AK-style rifles, to an undercover police officer. 

Passaic Co. Arms, Drug Dealer Sentenced After Undercover Sting

New Veterans Service Office Opens In Passaic...

Trained officers will help ensure local service members, veterans, and their families can get access to benefits. 

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