Annual Report, Business Spotlights and News Updates

Local businesses and the communities they help build are the heartbeat of the fastest growing, most densely populated, and most diverse county in New Jersey. Each of Hudson County’s 12 municipalities has a unique heritage and economy. We are proud of the fact that the HCEDC and our partners serve and support them each day and into the future. Our mission to open doors of opportunity through access to capital, education, training and information are not merely services we provide, they are deeply reflective of our commitment to the quality of life for every resident and business owner here.

Hudson County Community College, in Partnership with
Hudson County Economic Development Corporation and Citizens Philanthropic Foundation, Launch New Small Business Internship Program

Initiative supports business growth and provides students with real-world experience.

Members of the Hudson County Community College-Hudson County Economic Development Corp. Internship Program Team, from left: (front row) Rosennies Feliz, HCEDC Marketing, Communications and Program Coordinator; Lori Margolin, HCCC Associate Vice President for Continuing Education and Workforce Development; Haya Almahdy, HCCC Student Intern; Alejandro Fuenmayor, Owner, Cavany Foods; Alka Kustagi, AIA, Owner, CHB Interiors; Dr. Christopher Reber, HCCC President; Michelle Richardson, HCEDC Executive Director; (back row) Elise White, SRL Enterprises, Workforce Program Director; Natalie Brown, HCCC Internship Coordinator; Mina Abdelmaseeh, HCCC Student Intern; and Destiny Knowles, HCCC Student Intern.

Hudson County Community College (HCCC) recently joined forces with the Hudson County Economic Development Corporation (HCEDC) and the Citizens Philanthropic Foundation to launch an innovative small business internship program. This partnership will play a pivotal role in both supporting local businesses and real estate development while preparing the next generation of workforce leaders in Hudson County.

HCEDC’s Opening Doors 2023 Annual Report

Our Opening Doors report is the result of our collaborative work with local municipalities, the Hudson County administration, nonprofit organizations, state government and partners to empower our county. Together we stand as committed citizens and corporations to provide guidance and ongoing investment within our County.

Through the pages of this report, we hope you’ll enjoy meeting some members of our community that define Hudson County’s unique experience and learn more about how we are helping to empower businesses and organizations of all sizes.

HCEDC’s Opening Doors 2021 Annual Report

Business Spotlight

Reynaldo Diaz, GID LLC.

Reynaldo Diaz immigrated from El Salvador to Guttenberg in the 1980s, where he received citizenship in the 1990s. Today, he and his wife Suzanne Zikas are proud North Bergen residents who both work in fashion and the importing and exporting of textiles. "We just love the diversity and small-town feeling ...

Chic Diva Spa

Every year, immigrants and entrepreneurs are choosing Hudson County as their home thanks to our diversity and accessibility to pursue their hopes and dreams. “Our mission at Hudson County Economic Development Corporation is to help them realize their goals by connecting them with the training, education, information and access to ...

Brand Intelligence

Resilience is commonly associated with Hudson County and its diverse community of residents and businesses. Mary Olson’s branding and marketing firm, Brand Intelligence, exemplifies this quality and brings a unique perspective, vision, and skill set to the region. Mary’s journey to Hudson County began over 25 years ago when she ...

PAZ Music Academy

Established in 1985, Paz Music Academy of Kearny, a unique multi-generational business continues to transform Hudson County’s families and special needs communities through the teaching of appreciation, theory and technique. Today, Yanina and Roberto Paz further a family tradition and love of music which began with Roberto’s father in Spain ...