INFORMATION REGARDING COVID-19 RESOURCES

The HCEDC, in our service to the community, is proud to provide resources to help guide residents and businesses through the assessment and planning process to sustain your business as we navigate through the uncertainty of COVID-19. We will update this information as additional resources become available. For more information or if you need additional guidance please contact Michelle Richardson, Executive Director at (201) 369-4370, ext. 3, or via email, info@hudsonedc.org.

Hudson County Small Business Relief Program (HCSBRP)

Applications will be accepted from August 3rd through August 14^th for the Hudson County Small Business Relief Program (HCSBRP) to provide grants of up to $20,000 to support small businesses located in Hudson County with no more than 25 full-time employees. The HCSBRP is funded through the Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Grant funds may be used for a range of COVID-19 Pandemic costs resulting from closure, partial closure, or interruption of a small business, including pay for eligible expenses incurred or anticipated to be incurred between March 15, 2020 and August 31, 2020.

If your business is located in Bayonne, East Newark, Guttenberg, Harrison, North Bergen, Secaucus, Union City, Weehawken and West New York, please click on the following link for additional information and to apply: https://bit.ly/HudsonCountySmallBusinessReliefProgram

If your business is located in Jersey City, applications are being accepted through September 2020 at: https://jcedc.org/CARES-ACT-GRANT/

If your business is located in Hoboken, applications are being accepted through August 15th at: https://www.hobokennj.gov/smallbusinessgrants

If your business is located in Kearny, please follow the link below for additional information: https://kcares.msicloud.us/live/

Recovering from COVID-19: Key Census Programs and Tools to Guide Business Recovery

The HCEDC was proud to join the Hudson County Community College Division of Continuing Education & Workforce Development, the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey and the United States Census Bureau for this Business Webinar. Learn how your business can benefit from the Census Bureau’s new programs, tools and how best to utilize the information provided.

Recovering From COVID-19: Key Census Bureau Programs and Tools to Guide Business Recovery Business Webinar

Business Survival Series Webinars

The HCEDC is proud to present the Business Survival Series: A Four-Part series of Free Live Webinars to help Hudson County Businesses rebound from the COVID-19 crisis. These webinars will help business owners navigate business reopening while ensuring sustainability!

Business Survival Series Part 1: Business Reassessment-June 10, 2020

Business Survival Series Part 1 – Business Reassessment Webinar

Business Survival Series Part 1- Business Reassessment Presentation

Business Survival Series Part 2: Marketing Strategy- June 17, 2020

Link to Recorded Webinar part 2 of 4 Marketing Strategy

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Business Survival Series Part 2 – Marketing Strategy Webinar

Business Survival Series Part 2- Marketing Strategy Presentation

Business Survival Series Part 3: Understanding Your Financial Statements- June 24, 2020

Link to webinar part 3 of 4 Business Survival Series

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Business Survival Series Part 3 – Understanding Your Financial Statements Webinar

Business Survival Series Part 3- Understanding Your Financial Statements Presentation

Business Survival Series Part 4: Projecting Financial Results-July 1, 2020

Business Survival Series Part 4: Projecting Financial Results Webinar

Business Survival Series Part 4- Projecting Financial Results Presentation

COVID-19 Funding Update Webinar- June 3, 2020

In response to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Federal, State and Local governments have taken action to support the recovery of small businesses. The HCEDC hosted the COVID-19 Funding Update Webinar on June 3rd to provide updates on the implementation of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act as well as the New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program, in addition to partner updates.

HCEDC COVID-19 Funding Updates Webinar Presentation

COVID-19 Programs for Business Webinar- April 17, 2020

The HCEDC presented an informative webinar for business-owners focused on Hudson County’s COVID-19 Programs for Business on April 17, 2020.

Webinar Details include:
-What funding is available?
-What’s best for my business?
-Where & how to apply for Federal, State & Local Programs

Special Guest Speakers include:

Mayor Steven Fulop, Dr. Eric Friedman and Kevin O’Connor

Presentations by:

-Christina Fuentes, Director of Small Business Services, NJEDA
-Melanie Willoughby, Executive Director, NJ Business Action Center
-Mayor Steven Fulop, City of Jersey City
-Adam Farrah, President, UCEDC
-Wayne Meyer, President, New Jersey Community Capital

Hudson County COVID-19 Programs for Business Webinar Presentation

Resources

County of Hudson

Hudson County Government Updates

State of New Jersey

Business.NJ.gov

Business.NJ.gov– your one-stop for the information you need to do business in New Jersey
Operational Reopening Resources
For questions: 1-800-JERSEY-7 or visit the “Live Chat With an Expert” feature

New Jersey Department of Health

New Jersey Economic Development Authority