| The Carteret Office of Economic Development manages the day-to day operations of programs that promote economic and community development, including the Urban Enterprise Program (UEZ), Community Development Block Grant, Neighborhood Preservation Program, Regional Contribution Agreements, and Carteret Business Partnership, the special improvement district. In addition the office works closely with the redevelopment plans and initiatives along with the Carteret Redevelopment Agency
The operations are managed by Director, Kathaleen R. Shaw, Assistant Director, Robin Centra and Special Assistant, Melanie Siracusa.
Several Boards oversee the goals, objectives, and activities of these economic development initiatives. Working closely with the Carteret governing body, Middlesex County and the State of New Jersey, Carteret Office of Economic Development strives to maximize resources, expand program activities and promote Carteret as a destination for living, working and investment. |