About Us
What We Do
Our Key Functions include:
Business Services
We advocate on the behalf of business owners and development entities by serving as project managers during municipal permitting and licensing processes. We aim to foster a business friendly atmosphere by providing efficient access and identifying clear solutions for those who plan to, or are currently operating or expanding within our city.
Convention & Visitors Bureau
We implement strategies to maintain and improve Newark’s image as an attractive destination, to increase visitation, and to encourage circulation within the city at Newark’s world class retail, cultural and entertainment attractions.
Business Attraction and Retention
We work with companies interested in expanding or relocating in Newark and guide them every step of the way. We introduce business enterprises to the City, its market and its assets. We assist companies with their location decisions including analysis of demographics, economic indicators, workforce information, available buildings and sites and other information relevant to business location decisions.
Real Estate
BCDC helps both developers and businesses tap into Newark's vast development opportunities by assisting with a wide range of services, including site selection, permitting and Approvals and gap financing.
Small Business Development
No business is too small for us to help, whether it's through a loan from our Grow Newark Fund or our Bond Assistance Program for construction industry firms that provides working capital loans, direct bonding assistance and technical assistance. We are deeply committed to helping minority- and women-owned businesses thrive in Newark.