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Michelle Richardson TRUSTEES Your guide to growing Executive Director 201-369-4370 The Honorable Thomas A. DeGise your business. [email protected] Hudson

Tammy Watterman Norman Guerra OPENING DOORS IN Offi ce Manager Hudson County Improvement Authority 201-369-4370 [email protected] Bernel Hall Halltown Real Estate Advisors HUDSON COUNTY John Belton Business Development Coordinator Carlos Medina 201-369-4370 Robinson Aerial Surveys [email protected] Business Loans, Education, Harry Melendez EXECUTIVE BOARD Jersey City Department of Health Information, Housing & Human Services, Retired Kevin O’Connor SUEZ Water Randi Moore President Hudson County Division of Housing & Community Development Maryellen McLaughlin McLaughlin Funeral Home __ Vice President Hudson County Economic Development Alan Lambiase Corporation HCEDC River Terminal Development 830 Bergen Avenue 7A Secretary Jersey City, 07306 Telephone 201-369-4370 Richard F. Dwyer hudsonedc.org PSE&G Treasurer Sign up on our website to be added to our database Kenneth O’Neill BCB Community Bank www.hudsonedc.org Assistant Treasurer

Supported by: County Executive Thomas A. DeGise and the Board of Chosen Freeholders Hudson County Economic Development HCEDC Corporation BUSINESS LOANS INFORMATION

Welcome to the Hudson County We’re committed to helping you access the resources you need to build a HCEDC is dedicated to educating and assisting local businesses to better healthy business. To make this possible, we’ve partnered with a dedicated provide for the needs of their employees and community. On our website, Economic Development Corporation. team of lenders to provide a wide variety of loans. Together, we’ll explore your you will fi nd a number of valuable resources for current and future business eligibility for available fi nancing and incentive programs. We’ll counsel you on owners including the Hudson County Major Employers report, Economic the options that best meet your goals and prepare you for the application and and Demographic Profi le and more. These reports provide information that closing process. We’ll continue to be a resource for you even after your loan can save you time and connect you with the right people and resources in Our mission is to serve Hudson County’s closes! the County and in each municipality. diverse communities by providing If you are looking for guidance to develop your business, our educational “HCEDC helped me to establish solid business practices that enable comprehensive fi nancial access, programs will provide you with valuable information to enhance your small businesses to thrive and continue doing the work we love.” strategic thinking. Our knowledgeable team is ready to meet your needs information, professional training and —Joseph Genuardi, Genuardi Master Tailor, Hoboken when it comes to growing your business. Find out about our helpful services affordable housing. by visiting hudsonedc.org EDUCATION

Whether you are a business-savvy expert or looking to start a new venture, Our vision is to build a healthy local we can help you sharpen your skills to take your business to the next level. economy through collaborative partner- We’ve partnered with chambers, local colleges, universities and training experts in the fi elds of fi nance, sales and business to provide a variety of ships for businesses, organizations and lectures, courses and workshops throughout Hudson County. Our training ranges from two-hour lectures to six-week courses; in-depth, advanced “Home ownership is part of the American dream and our veterans individuals. training up to 15 weeks is also provided to established businesses. deserve that we help them to make it a reality.” — Carol Mori, Executive Director, GSECDC/PERC We focus on helping businesses evaluate the realities of starting a business For more information or to speak and help those in the early years of operating a new business achieve stability and sustainable business practices. Financial education is a priority HOUSING to a team member please visit and we offer educational topics ranging from: knowing and improving your credit score, fi nancing and accounting tools to manage your business. We’re committed to providing affordable housing to help our communities www.hudsonedc.org or call take a step to building wealth while strengthening our local economy. By elevating the quality of life for all individuals in Hudson County we can build 201-369-4370. a solid foundation for the future.