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
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.
