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Urban Enterprise Zone Authority
Overview:
New Jersey's Urban Enterprise Zone (“UEZ”) Authority, an affiliate of the Department of Community Affairs, exists to foster an economic climate that revitalizes designated urban communities and stimulates their growth by encouraging businesses to develop and create private sector jobs through public and private investment.
UEZ has a dedicated funding source for local economic development through the imposition of the State sales tax. As the incentive exists today, these State sales tax funds are deployed in UEZ communities to promote economic development by allowing local businesses and consumers within UEZ to pay less in State sales tax.
The UEZ Program offers participating businesses incentives that encourage business growth and stimulate local economies. Over 6,700 certified UEZ businesses participate and benefit from the advantages of the program.
The Urban Enterprise Zone Authority focuses on the certification and recertification process of UEZ businesses, including reviews of required annual reporting.
Potential Areas of Internship for Students with the following Academic Majors: Accounting; Architecture; Business Administration; Construction; Engineering; Project Management; Public Policy; Urban Design; Urban Planning.
Position 1:
The intern would review applications submitted from participating UEZ municipalities for use of the dedicated funds to promote economic development and job creation in areas in need of economic revitalization. The intern will assist with the certification and re-certification of UEZ businesses that are operating within the UEZ.
Position 2:
The intern would audit the reimbursement requests from UEZ municipalities to ensure compliance with the award specifications and other program requirements prior to the distribution of UEZ funds to the municipalities. This function may require the intern to join staff in making on-site visits to the UEZ municipality, if deemed appropriate.