To sustain the economic revitalization of all the communities of Upper Manhattan through job creation, corporate alliances, strategic investments and small business assistance.

Press Releases

• Apr. 7: Empowerment Zone gives multi-year grant to Studio Museum
• Mar.14: BRISC "delivers" to Plum Pomidor Restaurant
• Mar.13: BRISC loan helps Citicare move to new location & purchase equipment
• Feb. 13: Allianza Dominicana breaks ground for new headquarters
• Feb. 12: Fishers of Men II reels in BRISC loan
• Nov. 16: All systems are go at Harlem One Stop!
• Oct. 16: UMEZ and 1199 SEIU announce historic training initiative
• Oct. 3: Harlem Arts Alliance awarded major grant
• Jul. 6: UMEZ awards landmark grant to El Museo Del Barrio
• Jun. 26: Taller Boricua receives UMEZ grant
• Apr. 2: National Black Theatre receives $300,000 UMEZ Grant
• Mar. 26:  La Fonda receives BRISC Loan
• Feb. 28:  Nu Money for Nu America
• Jan.  25: New Medical School to Open in Harlem
• Jan.  22: Launch of 5.5 Million Dollar Micro-Loan Fund
• Dec. 20: Empowerment Zone Invests Over $300,000 in Washington Heights-Inwood Arts Community
• Nov. 20: Empowerment Zone Announces New Board Members
• Oct. 20: Betty Park Honored by Asian Women in Business

Applications/Forms

• Vendex Forms
• Loan Applications