A Greater Newark!

GNEC's primary purpose is economic development. We carry out that mission by financing small business growth & development, job creation by way of self employment, and by providing technical assistance and/or a resourceful networking "pool" for the Northern New Jersey community.

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About Us

The Greater Newark Enterprises Corporation ("GNEC") is a community development corporation, and Certified CDFI, established in 2005. The Organization is exempt from income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and similar provisions of the State code.

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What We Do

GNEC provides financial assistance and training to small businesses, businesses owned by women, low-income individuals, and minorities for the purpose of encouraging entrepreneurship.

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What's new

GNEC Awards Breakfast: Connect With Your Customers Today!

We are inviting small businesses throughout NJ and anticipate approximately 250 attendees. Connect with your community today!   ...Read More

Support a fellow entrepreneur: EVERY dollar counts!

  GNEC is now a trustee on a new lending platform called KivaZip. This site is designed for business owners to find business loans, funded by everyday citizens. These loans are interest free and allow the borrower to tell his/h...Read More