Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone Development Corporation Employee Directory

Financial ServicesNew York, United States11-50 Employees

UMEZ is an independent not-for-profit corporation based in New York City with more than 25 years of experience in community development. It pursues the economic revitalization of Upper Manhattan through real estate initiatives, small business lending, cultural investments, and demand-driven workforce development programs that respond to local needs.

The organization serves the neighborhoods of Central, West, and East Harlem, Washington Heights, and Inwood, aiming to benefit residents, nonprofits, and small businesses. As a certified Community Development Financial Institution, UMEZ is part of a national network that supports economic growth and neighborhood rebuilding. The group notes that its efforts have created or retained nearly 10,000 direct jobs in Upper Manhattan. In March 2023, UMEZ partnered with Urban Upbound to expand pathways for local residents to access technology careers.

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