Urban Enterprise Zone Press Releases

Empowering entrepreneurs and honoring Black business leaders, Thrive Leadership Institute and Anna D. Banks, join East Orange in celebrating Black excellence and fostering economic growth.

Shavana Kundan, co-owner and lead chef of Everything Nice with Spice, located at 13 North Harrison Street, East Orange, NJ, has achieved Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) Certification.

A's Laundromat Honored as One of East Orange's 30 Businesses in 30 Days Campaign A's Laundromat, owned and operated by Anton Rudolph, has been recognized as one of East Orange's 30 Businesses in 30 Days Campaign, part of the city's Small Business...

The East Orange Professional Development Workshop Series continued on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, with Session 6: "Funding Your Dreams in the Urban Hub." This session, focused on helping local small business owners navigate financing options, featured..

Mitchell Williams' UEZ certification milestone reflects the shared vision of Williams & White Agency, Thrive Leadership Institute, Inc., and the City of East Orange to create a business-friendly environment that aligns growth with community impact.

Finance expert Chevonne "Faiza" Cheatam, EA, MBA, joins Thrive Leadership Institute's Anna D. Banks to help business owners in East Orange strengthen financial skills and strategies for sustainable growth.

Thrive Leadership Institute, Inc. Facilitates 9-Session Series to Empower Small Businesses in East Orange

The third session of East Orange's nine-part workshop series, led by Anna D. Banks, focused on strategies to build strong customer loyalty, helping local businesses thrive and navigate the UEZ certification process.