New Retail Promotion Set for October 16
KEARNY TOWN-WIDE YARD and SIDEWALK SALE

Kearny residents are busy cleaning out their closets, attics and garages and getting ready for the first annual "Town Wide Yard and Sidewalk Sale" on Saturday, October 16 from 9 to 4 p.m. Rain date is Saturday, October 23. "We're hoping this event helps energize the town and brings new visitors and shoppers into the Zone," said UEZ department head John Peneda.
KUEZ businesses are encouraged to capitalize on what is expected to be an influx of shoppers to the town that day and sponsor special sales.
Here's how it works: Any resident in town can have a yard sale that day at their home; and KUEZ members are being contacted and asked to join in the sale.
KUEZ members hosting sales, as well as residential participants, will be included in a special Yard and Sidewalk Sale Map that will be distributed throughout Town and available on line for visiting shoppers. This way, buyers know where to stop and shop!
The Yard and Sidewalk sale will be aggressively advertised not only here in town, but also to several neighboring communities. "Many other towns and communities have had great success with promotions such as these," said Coordinator Peneda. "We're hoping for similar success here in Kearny."
For more information call the KUEZ office. Click on the map to download a copy.

FREE SEMINARS AVAILABLE for KUEZ MEMBERS

The KUEZ continues with its program of informational workshops and seminars as a follow up to its successful "Benefits of Being of KUEZ Member" seminar held late last year. "Our goal is to cover topics important to the KUEZ membership and the Kearny business community," said UEZ Coordinator John Peneda. If you have a topic that you feel should be covered in a seminar/workshop, contact the KUEZ.   ...read more

WELCOME to our New Members

Over the last year, the KUEZ has welcomed over two dozen businesses into the Zone. They are: 10 Spot; Bunge Oils, Inc.; Café Au Lait; Coccia Realty, Inc.; Denise Novaes MD.; Dynamic International USA, Inc.; Eminent Paintball; Fighting Tigers Dojo; H & R Block; Hamburgao; Helo Holdings, Inc.; Hurricane Associates; J.C.T. Leasing Corp.; J.F. Lomma, Inc.; John D. Costa Jr., L.L.C.; Kearny Mattress Outlet, Inc.; Laundry Warehouse; M.S.L. Vending, Inc.; Marcotex International, Inc.; Max Home Furniture; O Imperial Bar and Restaurant; Photography by Ava; Pipers Cove, Inc.; Schuyler Crossing; Valor, LC; and Welcome Realty.

Small Business Loans Now Available through the KUEZ

Consider it one of the benefits of membership! Two different small business loans are now available through the KUEZ to its members.
Business Development Revolving Loans offer members term loans with a fixed principal and interest payment; current interest rate is a competitive 4%.
The purpose of the program is to provide funds from the KUEZ to assist businesses who are looking to develop, redevelop, renovate or simply improve their businesses. If for example, you are planning to remodel your store or purchase equipment, then you can apply for the KUEZ Business Development Revolving Loan.   ...read more

Tune in!
KUEZ TV Commercials a Rating Hit!

The Kearny Urban Enterprise Zone just wrapped up its second in a series of television commercials on the Comcast Cable system with a spot promoting the KUEZ-sponsored Farmers Market as well as the many outdoor eateries here
in Town.
The first KUEZ TV campaign ran for five weeks during last year's holiday season, encouraging viewers to "Discover Kearny!" and its diverse shops and businesses. "We wanted to remind people that they could find that unique gift in Kearny, without the hassle of mall or large department store shopping," said Coordinator Peneda. The commercials featured several KUEZ businesses as they showcased some of their one-of-a-kind goods.    ...read more

HALLOWEEN FLOAT
KUEZ Families Invited to Join the Parade

No Tricks! Just a special treat for UEZ members and their families this Halloween.
Each year, the KUEZ sponsors a float in the Kearny Annual Halloween Parade. "This year, we are inviting our members and their families to join us in the festivities," said Coordinator Peneda. Children ages 7 to 15 years old are welcome to ride the float; however, children up to age 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Children and adults must be in costume. Space is limited, so contact the KUEZ office at 201-955-7400 x 8041 or email John Peneda at jpeneda@kearnynj.org as soon as possible
to save a space!
This year's Parade will be held on Halloween, Sunday, October 31.

NEW FIRE TRUCK for KFD

Thanks in part to the UEZ, the people of Kearny will now benefit from two new fire trucks purchased for our Kearny Fire Department (KFD).
The first, a new custom pumper fire engine, was delivered to the KFD in June of last year. Of the total $419,318 cost of the vehicle, $210,000 was underwritten by the KUEZ; the town matched the difference.
A second new 2009 custom pumper is on now schedule to be delivered to the fire department early next year.   ...read more

NEXT ISSUE OF 'KEARNY MAGAZINE' On Newsstands Soon!

On the heels of being feted as a Silver Award Winner of the Service Industry Advertising Award, the latest edition of the Kearny Magazine will be published early this fall. This marks the 6th issue of the award-winning publication, designed to help promote the KUEZ, as well as the Town, as a great place to live, shop and work.
Feature stories in this issue of the glossy, four-color publication will include "One-of-a-Kind Kearny" focusing on the many unique products, foods and services from some our members such as the Irish Crystal Shop, Magee Dart and Game Shop and Piper's Cove, as well an interview with KUEZ coordinator John Peneda who will explain changes in State UEZ rules and its benefits to smaller businesses.    ...read more

TOWN CALENDAR AVAILABLE SOON!
Be sure to get your 2011 Kearny Town Calendar, which is underwritten by the KUEZ. Copies will be available in December in the KUEZ offices, as well as various public buildings throughout town.