New Jersey Economic Development Authority Explained

Agency Name:State of New Jersey
Economic Development Authority
Preceding1:New Jersey Commerce Commission
Jurisdiction:New Jersey
Headquarters:36 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08625
Chief1 Name:Tim Sullivan
Chief1 Position:Chief Executive Officer
Chief2 Name:Emma Corrado
Chief2 Position:Chief of Staff
Website:http://www.njeda.com/

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) is an independent government entity in the U.S. state of New Jersey dedicated to broadening and expanding the state's economic base.

The EDA creates public-private partnerships to provide access to capital by New Jersey's business community. The EDA's primary emphasis is on providing access to funds for small and mid-size businesses and nonprofit organizations. The EDA also supports entrepreneurial development through training programs. Real estate development projects that will create business opportunities and enhance community revitalization efforts, are another goal pursued by the EDA.

2019 audit

In January 2019, Governor Phil Murphy signed an executive order to initiate an audit of the tax incentives made to businesses by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority.[1] It found numerous cases were tax credits given during the governorship of Chris Christie were given under false pretenses.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Matt. Arco. 2019-08-20. Murphy orders audit of Christie administration's corporate tax breaks. January 19, 2018. nj.com.
  2. Web site: Tom. Moran. 2019-08-20. On rip-off tax credits, can we get a refund? . July 14, 2019. nj.com.