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?
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...
Association: Feds Must Do Better In Classifying Small Business
(06/29/2010)
In a report on federal contracting, NJBIZ reported on Monday, June 28, that the American Small Business League is arguing that too many large companies are mis-categorizing themselves as "small businesses." ASBL is asking for an executive...
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...
Success Story
Hounds on the Hudson
Three years after closing on her UCEDC loan, Kim Pamperin's business, Hounds on the Hudson, is now the top dog in the North Jersey doggie daycare industry.
According to Pamperin, "About four years ago, after leaving corporate America, I became a dog walker and caretaker to help pay the bills, in between freelance graphic design gigs. It was during this time that I rediscovered my passion for dogs. I saw...
UCEDC's programs and services are available to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, handicap or age.
