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?
McHenry speaks at Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotary
(08/23/2010)
Ellen McHenry, UCEDC's Director of Finance, spoke on UCEDC's lending programs at last week's Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotary Club meeting. Read more about it on the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Patch....
We have a winner. . .
(08/13/2010)
Who would have thought that a simple phone call could turn into an iPad?
Well, that’s what happened to Danielle Adams from Affinity Credit Union. Danielle realized her client didn’t quite fit her credit union’s criteria for a small...
Union County ELC Hosts Congressman Albio Sires
(07/30/2010)
On July 19, the Union County Employers' Legislative Committee (ELC) hosted Congressman Albio Sires of the 13th District. Representatives from over 60 companies were on hand to hear his remarks on health care reform and its impact, and the...
Small Businesses Turn to State Programs for Financing
(07/13/2010)
The July 5th issue of NJBIZ delineates the vast number of financial programs and incentives available for small businesses from statewide agencies, including UCEDC's lending programs. Read more...
Success Story
Breadsmith Rising in Cranford
As a young woman, Kathy Vastola had spent hours in professional kitchens as both a sous and pastry chef; she had even been accepted to attend the prestigious Culinary Institute of America. But married life and a growing career with Proctor & Gamble caused her to put her culinary aspirations on hold until 2006.
While living in Ohio, Ms. Vastola became acquainted with Breadsmith, a national...
UCEDC's programs and services are available to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, handicap or age.
