UCEDC - Resources and Solutions for Business
Welcome
UCEDC, a non-profit economic development corporation, is dedicated to stimulating economic growth and creating an environment for progress. We have been serving the New Jersey small business community for over 30 years, providing an objective and authoritative voice on business and economic development issues throughout the state.
Our mandate is to develop opportunities for business that lead to new jobs, a strong, stable business climate, and an improved quality of life. We do this by providing financial, technical and community development assistance to businesses including:
- Access to capital
- Government contract opportunities
- Technical assistance, training and mentoring
- Economic, demographic and market data
In addition, UCEDC has the long-term experience that makes us a leading advocate for small businesses. This enables us to serve as the local ombudsman for businesses when problems arise.
What's New?
Microloans Helping New Jersey's Small Businesses (03/01/2010)
The Star Ledger reported in its Sunday, Feb. 28th edition how UCEDC and other microlenders work to get small businesses up and running. Read more here.
Kim Pamperin: UCEDC Client in the Entrepreneur Spotlight (02/12/2010)
Over at NJ.com, Kim Pamperin's story caught the eye of the NJ Women in Business blog. Read more about Kim...
Dulce Candy Boutique Serving Up Nostalgia (02/08/2010)
UCEDC microloan client, Dulce Candy Boutique of Montclair, NJ, was the focus of a New York Times feature on tri-state candy stores. Read more here
Small Business Opportunities (02/08/2010)
NJBIZ captures UCEDC services in a nutshell. Read more here.
Success Story
Entrepreneurial Training Gets Dog Salon Up and Running
Most people concerned about losing their jobs get scared and panicky. But not Melissa Cullen. She saw the opportunity she’d been waiting for – the chance to open her own business. With the help of UCEDC’s Entrepreneurial Training Initiative, she was able to take advantage of the chance and turn a long-time dream into a reality.
Cullen always knew what kind of business she wanted. “It’s...
UCEDC's programs and services are available to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, handicap or age.
