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1911 Smoke House Barbeque
- Trenton,
- New Jersey
- New Jersey Community Loan Fund
Thanks to a $20,000 loan awarded through the Trenton Small Business Emergency Loan Program during COVID-19, Maurice was able to quickly pivot his business and begin serving affordable family-style meals to customers.
A3 Contracting
- Linden,
- New Jersey
- Union County Economic Development Corporation
Sometimes, the most important asset a business can have is hope. Abdoul and Charlotte Diakite, the co-owners of A3 Contracting in Linden, NJ., had the skills, the drive, the work ethic and the…
Address Yourself Program: Talita Elizeu
- Jersey City,
- New Jersey
- New Jersey Community Loan Fund
Talita Elizeu is a 26-year-old Massachusetts native, who has been living in Jersey City for the past five years. She loves the tight-knit community that Jersey City has to offer and being surrounded by like-minded individuals and families. After renting for several years, Talita received a raise at her job and was finally able to move forward with her dream of becoming a homeowner.
Alejandro Marin: il Gabbiano
- Cranford,
- New Jersey
- Union County Economic Development Corporation
Like most restaurant owners Alejandro Marin of il Gabbiano Restaurant in Cranford struggled during the pandemic. After being a server in the restaurant for years, he had only become its owner two years before restaurants were forced to close their…
Argus-Ellison Affordable Housing
- Paterson,
- New Jersey
- New Jersey Community Loan Fund
New Jersey Community Capital borrower success story
Ascension Capital Partners
- Newark,
- New Jersey
- New Jersey Community Loan Fund
A graduate of the CAPC training program and Black-owned real estate developer is utilizing NJCC financing to develop high-quality affordable rental homes.
Black Rocket Productions
- Freehold,
- New Jersey
- Union County Economic Development Corporation
When Bill Zengel bought his daughter a basic video camera for her eighth birthday, he had no idea that he was starting a business that would grow to become what he now calls “The Disney of Education.” But what started…
Bridgeton Food Specialization Center
- Millville,
- New Jersey
- New Jersey Community Loan Fund
New construction of a light industrial facility.
Brown Hornet Fitness
- Vineland,
- New Jersey
- Union County Economic Development Corporation
Roland couldn't find a bank to share his passion of health and fitness training. Then UCEDC stepped in and Brown Hornet Fitness was off and running.
Building Hope Westervelt Avenue
- North Plainfield,
- New Jersey
- Partners for the Common Good
This northern New Jersey charter school will grow to over 1,000 students thanks to a 35,000 sq. ft. school expansion with financing from PCG.
Carolina Rosa Arts Academy
- Jersey City,
- New Jersey
- Union County Economic Development Corporation
Carolina Rosa always knew she wanted to try running her own business. She remembers being inspired by her old boss, who came to the U.S. from the Dominican Republic. He started out washing dishes before going on to own several…
Catherine La Vecchia: Presidents Club Barber Shop
- Milburn,
- New Jersey
- Union County Economic Development Corporation
When Catherine La Vecchia (Katie) decided to become a hairstylist, she never intended to work for herself. She says, “I thought the easier option was to work for someone else.” For several years, she did just that. While managing other…
CDFI Branches in the State
1ST Bergen Federal Credit Union
- Ocean County
- , Toms River
Cooperative Business Assistance Corp
- Headquarters
- , Camden
Eastern American Economic Development Corporation
- , Palisades Park
Entertainment Industries FCU
- Headquarters
- , Elizabeth
Financial Resources Federal Credit Union
- Financial Resources FCU - c/o J&J Corporate
- , New Brunswick
Financial Resources Federal Credit Union
- Financial Resources FCU - c/o J&J Group of Consumer Companies
- , Skillman
Financial Resources Federal Credit Union
- Financial Resources FCU - Elizabeth Branch
- , Elizabeth
Financial Resources Federal Credit Union
- Financial Resources FCU - Flemington Branch
- , Flemington
Financial Resources Federal Credit Union
- Financial Resources FCU - Jersey City Branch
- , Jersey City
Financial Resources Federal Credit Union
- Financial Resources FCU -c/o Ortho Clinical Diagnostics
- , Raritan
Financial Resources Federal Credit Union
- Financial Resources FCU- Green Brook Branch
- , Green Brook
Financial Resources Federal Credit Union
- Financial Resources FCU-c/o Janssen Pharmaceutica
- , Titusville
Financial Resources Federal Credit Union
- Financial Resources FCU-c/o Janssen Pharmaceutical Cos. of J&J
- , Raritan
Financial Resources Federal Credit Union
- Financial Resources FCU-Easton Ave Branch
- , Somerset
Financial Resources Federal Credit Union
- Financial Resources FCU-Hillsborough Branch
- , Hillsborough
Financial Resources Federal Credit Union
- Headquarters
- , Bridgewater
Greater Newark Enterprises Corporation
- Headquarters
- , Newark
Industrial Bank
- Halsey St Newark Branch
- , Newark
Industrial Bank
- Frelinghuysen Ave Newark Branch
- , Newark
New Community Federal Credit Union
- Headquarters
- , Newark
Newark Board of Education Employees Credit Union
- Headquarters
- , Newark
Ponce Bank
- Union City Branch
- , Union City
Regional Business Assistance Corporation (RBAC), Formerly Trenton Business Assistance Corporation
- Headquarters
- , Trenton
Ripple Effect Entrepreneurs Fund
- Headquarters
- , Lakewood
Royal Business Bank
- Edison Branch
- , Edison
Union County Economic Development Corporation
- Headquarters
- , Cranford
UNITED CITIES
- Headquarters
- , Newark