This bill mandates the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD) to identify small businesses located in special improvement districts across New Jersey and inform them about their location within these districts and the benefits available to them. Additionally, the bill requires the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development, in collaboration with various state agencies, to create and implement an outreach program aimed at educating these small businesses on critical issues they may encounter, such as access to grants and loans, compliance with state wage and tax laws, and climate change resiliency.

The outreach program will involve the development and distribution of written materials to the identified small businesses and will include regular communication to ensure they are informed about the key issues affecting their operations. The bill emphasizes the importance of supporting small businesses in special improvement districts to promote their economic welfare and resilience.