Lakewood Development Corporation Urban Enterprise Zoneeconomic

David Klein Executive Director

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The Lakewood Development Corporation administers Lakewood's Urban Enterprise Zone program and the Lakewood Foreign Trade Zone. Both programs are designed to encourage economic development through the location and/or expansion of businesses to the municipality. The LDC offers business loans and grants to certified UEZ businesses as well as numerous other business encouragement incentives.

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Latest Updates

*NEW* Lakewood Shuttle Schedule - Effective November, 2026

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NOTICE: Lakewood Development Corporation (LDC) hereby solicits proposals from qualified organizations or firms to provide comprehensive small business assistance services for the Lakewood Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) DUE 11/25/26 2PM

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LDC Meeting Minutes - 9/14/26

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Draft Meeting Agenda - Lakewood Development Corporation - 11/2/26

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LDC Meeting Minutes - 8/3/26

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Draft Meeting Agenda - Lakewood Development Corporation - 9/14/26

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LDC Meeting Minutes - 6/8/26

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Draft Meeting Agenda - Lakewood Development Corporation - 8/3/26

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*CANCELLED* Lakewood Development Corp (LDC) Meeting - 7/6/26

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LDC Meeting Minutes - 5/11/26

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Lakewood Township UEZ Sales Use Tax Reimbursement Form

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Lakewood UEZ Project Proposal Form

LAKEWOOD TOWNSHIP URBAN ENTERPRISE ZONE (UEZ) PROJECT ELIGIBILTY POLICY

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Legal Notices

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Public Notice: Lakewood Development Corp (LDC) Meeting - 7/6/26 *CANCELLED*

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PUBLIC NOTICE: CANCELLATION OF THE LAKEWOOD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING 4/13/26

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NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD: CONSULTING SERVICES FOR UEZ BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

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FAQS

What is an Urban Enterprise Zone, and how do I register to become an Urban Enterprise Zone business?

Please scroll up to the download center on the right side of this page. You will find directions for certifying into the program there.

Where do I find more information on the Lakewood Shuttle?

For Shuttle routes, schedule and updates: Call: 732-929-6929 Email: info@lakewoodshuttle.com Web: www.lakewoodnj.gov/bussing

How do I start a business?

For information on how to start a business, click here

How do I find out about the upcoming business seminars?

Check this website periodically, enroll in the UEZ Updates request on this page or email us at dklein@lakewoodnj.gov to request to be on our email list to receive monthly updates.

Contact The Lakewood Development Corporation Urban Enterprise Zone

231 Third Street
Municipal Building
Lakewood, NJ 08701

732-364-2500 ext 5260

848-207-2067

Hours: 9 AM - 5 PM

Note: If this is an OPRA request you must use the LDC/UEZ OPRA Request Form