In this episode of Fund Ready, our host, Khady Ndiaye, engages in a dynamic conversation with Emily Manz, the Chief Business Development Officer and Director of Marketing for Invest Newark, the city of Newark's economic development agency. The episode centers around the significance of Invest Newark and the invaluable resources it offers to small businesses in Newark, New Jersey. Invest Newark is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation with a mission to enhance Newark's global competitiveness, foster economic prosperity for all Newark residents, and empower entrepreneurs. The organization provides a comprehensive array of services, from training and technical assistance to financial support, making it a vital partner for small businesses in the city.

Find out more information on Invest Newark at: https://investnewark.org/

For more details about  GNEC ‘s Technical assistance that can support you through your business journey, please visit https://www.gnec.org/technical-assistance or contact Al Alvarez, GNEC’s Program Director, to inquire!

As a Community Development Financial Institution, we approach lending differently than traditional financial institutions. We do not just examine and make decisions based on credit scores but specialize in ways to help clients who may have difficulty accessing capital from traditional means. We assist entrepreneurs in growing economically stable businesses by helping them secure access to funds. Additionally, we provide the resources and know-how to close the racial funding gap to help make our clients bankable.