Business, Workforce Development & Technology

Andrea Simzak Levandowski - Project Manager for Small Business Development and Technology
Andrea Simzak Levandowski – Project Manager for Small Business Development & Technology

Andrea Simzak Levandowski is the Project Manager for Small Business Development and Technology in the New Jersey State Library’s Library Development Bureau.

Libraries are essential to the economic development of their communities through their support of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and job seekers. By fostering partnerships with governmental, nonprofit, professional associations, and other organizations, this section seeks to enhance library services, educational opportunities, and support for businesses and individuals.  In addition, this section seeks out new and unique strategies for libraries to better position themselves as hubs for innovation and entrepreneurship.

As libraries attempt to make sense of changing technology and emerging trends, the Library Development Bureau section provides guidance and support by focusing on projects that are impactful and sustainable. Current interests include the intersection of business development and technology, including makerspaces.

NJLibsGrowBiz

NJLibsGrowBiz

NJLibsGrowBiz is a coordinated, statewide effort through the New Jersey State Library to increase the capacity of New Jersey libraries to meet the needs of their business communities.

NJLibsGrowBiz connects library staff across the state to focus on best practices, resource sharing, and collaboration, provides professional development opportunities, and cultivates partnerships with federal, state, and local entities to benefit New Jersey libraries.

www.njstatelib.org/njlibsgrowbiz



For More Information

If you have any subject matter questions, please e-mail:

Andrea Simzak Levandowski
Project Manager for Small Business Development & Technology
Library Development Bureau
New Jersey State Library
alevandowski@njstatelib.org