Annual Highlights

We’re proud to document our challenges, achievements, and performance over the years.  Each 12-month period has been a growth and learning opportunity for the team at UCEDC and its clients and partners.

2021: 
New crisis relief loan program, implementation of two initiatives to provide education and capital for entrepreneurs, client success stories

2020: 
New loan products, enhanced training offerings, expanded ways for businesses to explore new revenue streams through government contracting services

2019:
Leadership change, new loan products; enhanced training initiatives; fresh revenue streams through our government contracting services

2018:
The bigger picture; client success stories; UCEDC’s impact statistics; diversity milestones; thanks to our donors

2017:
Boosting businesses to the next level; SBA Administrator visits UCEDC; New Brunswick initiative focuses on disadvantaged entrepreneurs; SBA lender award

2016:  
Lending leader in US; expanded territory; low-interest loans; building diverse economies; repeat grant award

2015:
Prestigious grants; SBA lending award; meeting our mission; innovative microlending; our latest Quick Pitch winner

2014: 
The Post-Sandy economy; 504 loan program; new training programs; expanded reach; Tory Burch partnership; Sandy local contractors initiative; entrepreneurship for former offenders; new faces

2013:
UCEDC #1 lender; entrepreneurship training; South Jersey expansion; Quick Pitch competition; PTAC contractor wins award