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.

2022
Client stories, Virtual Incubator Program (VIP) graduates, impact statistics, a new small-dollar loan program, UCEDC’s DEI Trailblazer Award, and more

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