Business Development Assistance
Pleasantville UEZ offers an array of incentives and business development assistance to its members. Below are some of the programs available. For more information, call the UEZ at 609-484-7359 or contact us here.
Relocation Assistance
Loans or recoverable grants, usually for capital improvements to buildings or for relocation (moving) expenses, renovations or alterations.
Infrastructure Improvements
Loans or recoverable grants for road or utility access to a site or site preparation.
Brownfields Remediation
Technical assistance in site investigations, negotiating No Further Action agreements with state agencies, or loan funding for clean-up of contaminated sites.
Business Employment Assistance
The state Department of Labor and Workforce Development's free assistance in employee job fair and application processing, on-the-job or customized training programs, processing federal Work Opportunity Tax Credits up to $2,400 for each qualified employee.
Local Property Tax Abatement
A five year abatement for qualified commercial and industrial projects.
Marketing Assistance
Technical assistance and/or funding for advertising, marketing and public relations to promote the project or business.
Feasibility/Market Studies
Technical assistance and/or funding for applicable studies from the local UEZ and/or state EDA.
*Conditions Apply.
The Loan Program
The Pleasantville Business Development Loan Program helps you get your business going and growing! Lower interest loans are available for acquisition, demolition, construction, equipment and other qualified uses blended with participating commercial lenders. For larger projects, added financial benefits are available with the NJ Economic Development Authority. Micro loans from $2,000 are available for smaller projects.
For a listing of the types of loans available, click here.
Marketing & Advertising Program
The marketing and advertising program is designed to promote Pleasantville's UEZ member business base. Only member businesses are eligible for inclusion in the program with opportunities to promote their businesses through a variety of direct mail, print advertising, outdoor signage and online marketing mediums.
State of NJ Assistance Programs
