Urban Enterprise Zone Press Releases

With support from Thrive Leadership Institute & East Orange leadership, 14 small business owners complete a 9-week program to build smarter systems, strengthen networks, and access funding opportunities.

On Wednesday evening, June 4th, East Orange entrepreneurs gathered at the Public Library for the eighth session of the city's Professional Development Workshop Series, titled "Funding Your Dreams in the Urban Hub." Led by Pavel Manrique, Business Banker..

NextGen Healthcare Solutions Services, founded by entrepreneur Aaliyah Cook-Ali, has officially earned certification under the New Jersey Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) Program.

On Wednesday, May 28, small business owners across East Orange gathered for Talent Triumph: Managing Your Greatest Assets — Your Employees, a high-impact workshop designed to help entrepreneurs build stronger, more effective teams while deepening their...

Local entrepreneurs received a high-impact boost at Session 6 of the East Orange Professional Development Workshop Series, "Greening Your Business for Success," held on May 21, 2025.

Family Fresh Laundromat LLC, located at 1 Ampere Parkway, has become the first business in Cohort 2 of the East Orange Professional Development Workshop Series to receive Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) certification.

Local entrepreneurs and small business owners gathered tonight for the fifth session of the Professional Development Workshop Series—a transformative initiative sponsored by Mayor Ted R.

This evening, local entrepreneurs packed the second-floor meeting room of the East Orange Public Library for Session 4 of the City of East Orange's Professional Development Workshop Series, titled "Compliance Made Easy – A Roadmap for Success." This...

Business owners gain tools to budget better, manage cash flow, and build financial resilience for the future

If your brand is invisible, your business might as well be too. That was the powerful message behind Session 2: Marketing Mastery in the Urban Landscape, a high-impact training within the City of East Orange's Professional Development Workshop Series.

Thrive Leadership Institute, Inc., in continued partnership with the City of East Orange, is excited to unveil the full curriculum for the Second Cohort of the Professional Development Workshop Series—a 9-week training initiative designed to equip...

Thrive Leadership Institute, Inc., in strategic collaboration with Mayor Ted R.

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.