Urban Enterprise Zone - UEZ Information

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Telephone: 973-266-5404 
Fax: 973-674-2180

Norma J. Mackey, Manager

East Orange Economic Development Division provides several economic development programs including an Economic Revitalization Program.  In addition, the Division provides technical assistance to businesses.

The Division focuses on fostering the growth and retention of businesses, providing job opportunities and establishing a strong tax base.

Initiatives that are being undertaken:

• Preparing an action plan to revitalize and market the significant inventory of vacant commercial/office space in the City, particularly on Evergreen and South Harrison Street.

• Preparing a "One Stop Shop Guide" to give to potential developers and entrepreneurs considering relocation to the City.

• Working through local and neighborhood development organizations to attract funding for commercial/neighborhood revitalization projects.

• Exploring various funding alternatives for redevelopment projects, including The Essex County Economic Development Office, New Jersey Economic Authority, Community Banks and The Greater Newark Business Consortium.

• Coordinating and marketing sites that are appropriate for general types of uses such as back office space, businesses, light industrial for small manufacturing uses, office space for high technology uses and shopping center retail use.

• Marketing the benefits of the City's Urban Enterprise Zone Program.

For more information call/use the number/email address above.