Puerto Rican Day Parade The Office of Diversity & Inclusion works to ensure equality of economic opportunity for all Jersey City residents. We collaborate with City departments and community partners to empower residents through business and workforce advancement opportunities.

Jersey City is the most diverse city in New Jersey, and the second most diverse in the country. Jersey City truly represents a melting pot of nations, ethnicities, and cultural traditions. The City maintains it's celebrated reputation as America's "Golden Door," serving as a gateway for all walks of life fittingly nestled in the shadows of Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. Linguistic diversity also sets Jersey City apart, with 75 different languages spoken in City schools. Feel free to explore the variety of services available to meet the vast array of needs of our community.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion maintains a directory of business resources to further assist business owners.

Resources for Business — Jersey City Open Data (jerseycitynj.gov)

SUPPLIER DIVERSITY

We connect minority and small business owners to contract opportunities and business development resources.

SUPPLIER DIVERSITY CERTIFICATION

Click HERE to become NJ State diversity certified.

SUPPLIER DIVERSITY DIRECTORY

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion maintains an online directory of diverse businesses that have done and wish to do business with the City of Jersey City.

Click here to download the Supplier Diversity Directory.

Supplier Diversity Directory Registration Form

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion maintains a directory of city vendors that are certified as minority, woman, veteran, LGBTQ owned and disabled, disadvantaged, and small business enterprises.

Workforce Diversity Registration Form

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion works in conjunction with the Office of Tax Abatement and Compliance to ensure construction developers and property managers utilize minority, women, and local laborers on tax abated projects. If you are a Jersey City laborer and would like to be considered for project referrals, please register at the link above.

Development Equity Request Form

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion maintains a database of qualified minority and women workers and business enterprises. ODI is committed to assisting in the development of a diverse, high-performing construction workforce that draws from all segments of society, and values fairness, diversity, and inclusion. Please complete the request for laborers, sub-contractors, supply houses form for your project.

Contact Info

phone(201) 547-5166
280 Grove Street, Room 320
Jersey City, NJ 07302
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