Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone Development Corporation

The Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone Development Corp., also referred to as UMEZ, is a non-profit organization that seeks to revitalize economically deprived communities by using public funds and tax incentives as catalysts for private investment. UMEZ’s mission is to sustain the economic revitalization of all communities of Upper Manhattan through job creation, corporate alliances, strategic investments and small business assistance.

UMEZ focuses on workforce development programs aligned directly with employment opportunities, support for cultural programs and organizational development. By the close of 2020, UMEZ provided a total of almost $245 million of investments.