GNEC Has Every Resource
Your Business Needs to Succeed

We pair clients with the needed professionals and financial services required to succeed — from credit building, marketing, and accounting experts to the ideal funding and lending programs.

Technical Assistance
for Growth

GNEC’s Technical Assistance Program helps you develop your idea, write a business plan, project cash flow, plus much more.

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Different Approach to Underwriting Loans

As a Community Development Financial Institution, we examine your business’ financials differently than a typical bank.

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Programs
and Events

GNEC offers several online and live opportunities to help you develop a successful business.

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Map of New Jersey

Loans Per County
Total 2012 – 2023

Served Over 4000
clients

since 2012

Hover over map to see where we’ve served

Key Demographics:

89%

Minority clients

53%

female clients

This map features statics for some but not all counties in New Jersey over a nine-year period.

GNEC Business News

Main Street Pitch-Off

Speed Business Consulting

Money Smart: Banking Services for Small Businesses

Success Stories

Java and Michelle Bradley:
Java’s Compost

Our company started as a family venture and has quickly grown into a thriving compost community,

3 Reasons to Choose GNEC

We Take the Time to Understand

We use our understanding of each entrepreneur’s needs to pair that with right funding source and the right technical assistance.

Flexible
Loans

Our lending programs focus on the right capital solutions that will help the client build capacity and long-term equity.

Offer Technical
Support

We offer workshops and back office support programs on bookkeeping, building credit, website development, and digital marketing.

Events

At GNEC, we are here for you every step of the way. We support entrepreneurs and small business owners on their path to funding by providing tools and connection to resources needed to build financially sustainable businesses. At GNEC, we believe that entrepreneurs who leverage limited resources available to them are the ones who ultimately succeed.

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Boosting Your Brand and Protecting Your Business on Social Media

September 18, 2024
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Via Zoom

You'll learn how to craft a strategy that attracts followers, boosts brand awareness, and protects your business from cyber threats. Whether you're a small business, an entrepreneur, or a professional looking to enhance your social media skills, this webinar provides actionable insights for growth and security.

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GNEC Main Street Pitch-Off

Application Due:
September 25, 2024

The GNEC Pitch-Off is a unique opportunity for business owners who have been in business for 1 to 3 years to receive invaluable support and guidance in honing their business pitch. This program aims to assist you in developing and practicing your pitch, connecting with experienced coaches, presenting to seasoned business professionals and building a robust entrepreneurial network.

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