Genuardi Master Tailor

HCEDC Hudson County Economic Development Corporation 5 Walking into Genuardi Master Tailor and Lackawanna Clothing housed in Hoboken’s Neumann Leathers building located at the foot of the rail yards feels like stepping back in time. Recognized nationally and internationally, Joseph Genuardi’s shop is one of the few classically trained master tailor teams remaining, utilizing traditional techniques to craft bespoke formal and casual wear from the fi nest cloths in the world. “My partnership with HCEDC began in 2016 with the Entrepreneurship 101 class in Jersey City offered by UCEDC. I enrolled as I was opening my shop to ensure that I understood best practices to operate a successful business; later that year I went on to win their Quick Pitch competition. Their programs also gave me access to their business mentor

OPENING DOORS FOR Genuardi Master Tailor resources which I’ve called upon at key points in my business’s growth. Finally, through the challenges of COVID-19, it has been reassuring to know that I have a relationship with a lender that can help us creatively respond to setbacks and thrive long-term. The combination of accessible capital and business resources has helped us to mitigate mistakes and build confi dently for the future.” shared Joseph Genuardi. “Living and working in Hudson County is a unique and energizing experience. There is a great vitality to the business community that comes from the diversity of cultures along with strong support for entrepreneurship and new ideas. The education and access HCEDC provides is a big part of creating the ideal environment for us to thrive.”

“The combination of accessible capital and business resources has helped us to mitigate mistakes and build confi dently for the future.”

—MASTER TAILOR JOSEPH GENUARDI