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1999 Round II Urban Empowerment Zones

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

(Bridgeton/Vineland)

A. Zone Vital Statistics:

    1. Population of the Most Populous City: Vineland - 54,780
    2. Zone Population: 16,514
    3. Approximate Zone Size: 4 square miles
    4. Poverty Rate: Approximately 27.5%
    5. Unemployment Rate: 9.3% - which is the highest rate in New Jersey
    6. Education: 37% of adult residents lack a high school diploma

B. Estimated Number of Jobs Created or Retained:
200 jobs within 2 years and 1,000 new manufacturing sector jobs

C. Proposed Leveraged Commitments: $320 million

    1. Public Sector: $300 million
    2. Private Sector: $20 million
D. Key Business Partnerships:
Over 20 businesses made commitments in the Strategic Plan. Some of the key business partners are:

  • Airwork Corporation
  • Minotola National Bank
  • Andrews Glass Corporation
  • Precision Electronic Glass, Inc.
  • Caesars Atlantic City
  • Summit Bank
  • CEO Group
  • Sun National Bank
  • Claridge Casino Hotel
  • Trump Casino Services, L.L.C.
  • Computer Learning Associates
E. List of Other Key Partners:

  • National Political Congress of Black Women
  • United Auto Workers
  • Tri-County Community Action Agency
  • Faith-Based Organizations
F. List of Developable Sites:

  • Millville Municipal Airport
  • Vineland Industrial Park
  • Port Norris

Content Archived: January 20, 2009

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