2 HCEDC
Hudson County Economic Development Corporation
OPENING DOORS FOR
Monique’s Techniques
M
onique Smith-Andrews is a uniquely Hudson County entrepreneur, owner of Monique’s
“I would not have been able to realize success if it wasn’t for the education, assistance, and support I received from the HCEDC team.” —MONIQUE SMITH-ANDREWS
For Monique the partnership with HCEDC and UCEDC was invaluable. “I would not have been able
Techniques Beauty Salon, and founder of the
to realize success if it wasn’t for the education,
non-profit, Mo’Hair Foundation both located in
assistance and support I received from their team. I
Jersey City. In addition to operating the salon, her
have officially owned and operated this business for
organization provides individuals who suffer from
33 years having started it at the age of 23 in 1988.
cancer, alopecia, lupus and other health conditions
Through the years I’ve employed over 30 people, and
or tragedies with hair loss solutions. “Giving back
many have gone on to open their own businesses as
is what Hudson County is all about, I am so grateful
a result of my mentorship and tutelage. Today, I am
to be a part of this incredible community and help
able to serve our community and enrich the quality of
empower women, men and children “to look good
life in Hudson County thanks to HCEDC’s belief in me
and feel better” through their crisis.”
and my vision.”
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