Woman owned business priority in SBIG program
Dear New Jersey Economic Development Authority,
This is a request for public records made under the common law right of access. I am not required to fill out an official form. Please acknowledge receipt of this message.
Records requested:
Prior records for the SBIG program show it grants funding to qualified applicants on a rolling (first come first served) basis with a separate pool of funds for businesses operating in a New Jersey Opportunity Zone. Responsive documents to not show how majority woman owned businesses and/or those with WBE certification receive special consideration/priority for funding.
Please provide any records showing how woman owned businesses are prioritized in the application process and consideration for approval for funding. The public right to see women owned businesses treated with equity outweighs the need for secrecy.
Yours faithfully,
Edythe Salade
Good morning Edythe,
OPRA Requests #01134 and #01135 remain in process, and at this time we will require a three-week extension for completion.
The new response deadline is Wednesday, May 18, 2022.
Best,
Shamira A.
Shamira Alvarez, J.D. (she/her/hers)
Legal Affairs Officer
[mobile number]-439-8776
Hello Edythe. Please be advised that this program does not prioritize any
applicant. The program specs and board memo do not state that there is a
priority for WBE applicants. An applicant can self-identify, they do not
have to provide documentation they are certified as a WBE by the State.
This request is completed and closed.
Regards,
Marcus
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Marcus J. Saldutti, Esq.
Senior Legal Affairs Officer
New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)
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Office: 973-855-3452
[mobile number]-414-1423
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