Business & Economic Development Resources

The mission of the MODC Technology Committee is to provide MODC members and businesses in Monmouth and Ocean Counties with updated and accurate reference information about the various business growth and development resources that are available to support hi-tech companies. Our goal is to support and encourage hi-tech business development in Monmouth and Ocean Counties by assisting companies in accessing the information and tools they need to successfully build their businesses here.

Click on the links below to learn more about available resources and to obtain useful information about doing business in Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

Venture Funding: Learn about possible sources of funds and capital to start a hi-tech business or grow an existing company. This link features discussions about different rounds of financing, business growth cycles and their relationship to funding strategies, and unique financial options available to businesses in the Monmouth - Ocean region. (Content maintained by Marshall Wright, DeckerWright Corporation)

Education: The Monmouth - Ocean region is home to several excellent institutions offering courses and programs that provide secondary education training, knowledge, and information for hi-tech businesses and their employees. Use this link to learn about the current offerings at Brookdale Community College, Georgian Court College, Monmouth University, and Ocean Community College. (Content maintained by William P. Hoey Jr., Ocean County Vocational Technical School)

Private Business Development Programs: Real estate development companies and utility companies like First Energy and NJ Natural Gas offer incentive programs to encourage hi-tech businesses to locate in Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

Public Business Development Programs: Did you know there are three Urban Enterprise Zones (UEZs) located in Monmouth and Ocean Counties? This link highlights the economic incentives available to businesses in the Asbury Park, Lakewood, and Long Branch UEZs. It also provides an overview of the governmental programs offered at the local, county, regional, and state levels that can assist hi-tech businesses locating in Monmouth and Ocean County. (Content maintained by Yen-Quen Chen, Monmouth County Planning Board)