Thrive Leadership Institute, Inc.

In a powerful step forward for community-centered leadership, Anna D. Banks, Founder and Managing Director of Thrive Leadership Institute, Inc., has officially been elected Secretary of the Board of Directors for the East Orange Chamber of Commerce.

Today marks the highly anticipated launch of The Advocate's Playbook: A Practical Guide with Insights and Strategies for Building Impactful Reentry Programs by nationally recognized reentry strategist and nonprofit leader, Angela H. Marshall.

Entrepreneurs and business professionals gathered at Rutgers Business School today for the 2025 Business Resource Symposium, co-hosted by the New Jersey Small Business Development Center (NJSBDC) and Rutgers Business School.

Street Smart, Future Ready earns bestseller status across Kindle, Paperback, and Audiobook charts, while Street Smart, Money Smart becomes the #1 New Release in Teen & Young Adult Careers Nonfiction—empowering youth with real-life success skills.

Acclaimed author, coach, and youth empowerment advocate Anna D.

With support from Thrive Leadership Institute & East Orange leadership, 14 small business owners complete a 9-week program to build smarter systems, strengthen networks, and access funding opportunities.

Amazon Best-Selling Author and youth leadership coach Anna D. Banks has done it again.

On Wednesday evening, June 4th, East Orange entrepreneurs gathered at the Public Library for the eighth session of the city's Professional Development Workshop Series, titled "Funding Your Dreams in the Urban Hub." Led by Pavel Manrique, Business Banker..

NextGen Healthcare Solutions Services, founded by entrepreneur Aaliyah Cook-Ali, has officially earned certification under the New Jersey Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) Program.

On Wednesday, May 28, small business owners across East Orange gathered for Talent Triumph: Managing Your Greatest Assets — Your Employees, a high-impact workshop designed to help entrepreneurs build stronger, more effective teams while deepening their...