Invest Newark

Invest Newark The City of Newark's Economic Development Agency. Advancing economic opportunity for all Newarkers.

Invest Newark propels the cityโ€™s strong and diverse economy, builds vibrant communities, and creates opportunities for all Newarkers.

Check it out! ๐Ÿ‘€โœจ Here are some examples of facade transformations nationwide and beautiful facades in our city. Small up...
05/27/2026

Check it out! ๐Ÿ‘€โœจ Here are some examples of facade transformations nationwide and beautiful facades in our city.

Small upgrades can make a big difference for Newark businesses and commercial corridors!

Invest Newark's UEZ Citywide Facade Improvement program helps businesses along UEZ corridors improve their storefronts, making them more inviting, visible, and accessible for customers and the community. ๐Ÿ™๏ธ

๐Ÿšจ Reminder: Applications for the Citywide Facade Improvement Program close May 31! Donโ€™t miss the opportunity to improve your storefront. ๐Ÿ™๏ธ

More info ๐Ÿ”—Link In Bio
Or ๐ŸŒ InvestNewark.Org โ€”> Business Services โ€”> Urban Enterprise Zone

Good news! There's more time to respond to our RFQ. NEW DEADLINE: June 1, 2026 at 5PM.Invest Newark invites qualified se...
05/22/2026

Good news! There's more time to respond to our RFQ. NEW DEADLINE: June 1, 2026 at 5PM.

Invest Newark invites qualified service providers in specific categories to submit their qualifications for inclusion in a directory of service providers. The specific categories of service providers sought support small business owners with: Marketing, Credit Repair, Projection Preparation, Business Coaching, Accounting, Legal Services, and Real Estate (brokers).

Qualified respondents will be included in the directory of service providers that Invest Newark may refer to business owners. Additionally, Invest Newark will be issuing grants in 2026 and 2027 that will provide funds for Newark-based small businesses to pay for services in specific categories from qualified service providers. The small businesses - not Invest Newark - will be the clients of selected service providers. This solicitation seeks to build a pool of qualified providers from which grant awardees may select and engage directly.

More details link in bio and on Invest Newark website under 'About Us' / Doing Business With Us: https://lnkd.in/eHVSxf4u

05/21/2026

It was an exciting day at the office last week as we celebrated handing over the keys to one of the newest homeowners through the Newark Land Bank Move-In Ready Program. ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ”‘

To make the moment even more special, the homeowner was surprised with a $7,000 voucher from Raymour & Flanigan to help furnish their new home.

Congratulations to the new homeowner on this exciting new chapter. โœจ

Congratulations to Invest Newarkโ€™s Martha Baez, Senior Vice President of Land Bank Operations, on being recognized with ...
05/19/2026

Congratulations to Invest Newarkโ€™s Martha Baez, Senior Vice President of Land Bank Operations, on being recognized with the 2026 Community Partner Award by the Greater Newark Conservancy. ๐ŸŒฑโœจ

This recognition reflects her continued dedication to strengthening Newark communities through collaboration, service, and community-centered development. We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved honor and our ongoing partnership with Greater Newark Conservancy in helping build a healthier, more vibrant Newark for all.

Excited for our Chief Lending Officer, Therone Hopkins, to serve as a panelist during Small Business Week. Take a look a...
05/19/2026

Excited for our Chief Lending Officer, Therone Hopkins, to serve as a panelist during Small Business Week. Take a look at this practical, important panel and check out all the offerings for small businesses during the week. Invest Newark is proud to support this week of activations.

Learn more: https://loom.ly/j01txUU

The City of Newark is hosting a hiring event this Saturday, May 16 from 10AMโ€“2PM at the John F. Kennedy Recreation Cente...
05/15/2026

The City of Newark is hosting a hiring event this Saturday, May 16 from 10AMโ€“2PM at the John F. Kennedy Recreation Center.

Newark residents attending should bring the following documents:
โ€ข ID
โ€ข Social Security Card
โ€ข Birth Certificate
โ€ข 2 Proofs of Address
โ€ข Direct Deposit Form or Voided Check

Itโ€™s exciting to see Consigliere Wine and Sound Bar, an Invest Newark Retail Reactivation Initiative grantee that opened...
05/15/2026

Itโ€™s exciting to see Consigliere Wine and Sound Bar, an Invest Newark Retail Reactivation Initiative grantee that opened back in May 2025, recently featured on NJ.com. ๐Ÿท

Once a vacant storefront, the wine and sound bar opened by attorneys Karl Fowlkes and Jarel Rosser has quickly become a well-known downtown spot over the past year for its curated wines, small plates, music, and atmosphere.

Read more ๐Ÿ”— https://www.nj.com/entertainment/2026/05/from-courtroom-to-cork-how-2-lawyers-opened-njs-hottest-new-drinking-destination.html

Invest Newark is pleased to be the presenting sponsor of ๐ŸŒโšฝ๏ธ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ ๐—ฆ๐—”๐—ฉ๐—ข๐—ฅ ๐—ก๐—˜๐—ช๐—”๐—ฅ๐—ž ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฒ | ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—–๐˜‚๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—–๐˜‚๐—ฝ โ€” ๐—จ๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ง๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—น...
05/13/2026

Invest Newark is pleased to be the presenting sponsor of ๐ŸŒโšฝ๏ธ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ ๐—ฆ๐—”๐—ฉ๐—ข๐—ฅ ๐—ก๐—˜๐—ช๐—”๐—ฅ๐—ž ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฒ | ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—–๐˜‚๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—–๐˜‚๐—ฝ โ€” ๐—จ๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ง๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ฆ๐˜†๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜‚๐—บ, a ๐—˜๐—ฉ๐—˜๐—ก๐—ง, a full-day event celebrating Newarkโ€™s food, culture, and small business community.

Savor Newark puts the spotlight on a very important part of Newark's local economy - it's food scene!

The day will feature panels and conversations with chefs, restaurant owners, cultural leaders, entrepreneurs, and hospitality professionals. Attendees can also enjoy signature dish tastings from six restaurants representing World Cup nations reflected in Newark's culinary community.

The event will also feature keynote remarks from Invest Newark Chief Financial Officer Carmen Gandulla, along with panels featuring Invest Newarkโ€™s Andrea Cozier McLean, UEZ Coordinator and UEZ member businesses like Omar Bareentto of Qaalii's Cafe.

๐Ÿ“ May 16, 2026 | 9:00AM โ€“ 6:00PM
๐Ÿ“ Cherry Blossom Welcome Center, Branch Brook Park
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ ๐—™๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—˜ โ€” registration required
๐Ÿ‘‰ SAVORNEWARK.COM

The Language of Capital Series returns this summer in partnership with Valley Bank. This multi-week financial literacy s...
05/11/2026

The Language of Capital Series returns this summer in partnership with Valley Bank. This multi-week financial literacy series focuses on teaching business owners how to build profitable businesses and make them marketable for capital investments.

Topics covered include:
- Business Insurance
- Business Planning
- Equipment Financing
- Grow Your Business
- Intro to Financial Statements
- Managing your credit
- Payroll compliance

Participants attending this program will have the opportunity to compete for a grant. Information on the eligibility criteria for the grant will be shared with participants during session 1 scheduled for June 4, 2026

๐Ÿ”— Register now at InvestNewark.Eventbrite.com

It was a pleasure for the Invest Newark team to join United Way of Greater Newark today for their annual Womenโ€™s Leaders...
05/08/2026

It was a pleasure for the Invest Newark team to join United Way of Greater Newark today for their annual Womenโ€™s Leadership Breakfast. The room was filled with inspiring leaders, including many weโ€™ve had the chance to work alongside before, while also having the opportunity to connect with many others throughout the morning.
It was a great morning of networking, reflection, and hearing from women leaders making an impact across our communities. It was also heartwarming to see leaders recognized for their work and dedication, including the Carole Brown Jackson Award presented in honor of the late Carole Brown Jackson.

We also had the opportunity to hear from an incredible group of speakers:
โ€ข Catherine Wilson
โ€ข Councilwoman Amina Bey
โ€ข Adenah Bayoh
โ€ข Patricia Campos-Medina
โ€ข Melissa Prashad
โ€ข Chancellor Tonya Smith-Jackson

Thank you to United Way of Greater Newark for bringing together such a powerful group of women leaders and changemakers in our community.

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