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CALENDAR
July 23, 2009 MCEDC Membership Meeting
September 24, 2009 MCEDC Board of Director's Meeting
September 30, 2009 5th Annual Sporting Clays Event
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  WELCOME
Morris County is New Jersey's top business destination, where cutting edge business leaders find across-the-board quality in every critical locational attribute.

Located just 35 miles outside of New York City, Morris County lies in the heart of the Boston-Washington corridor.  Located in the nation's wealthiest region, the county enjoys a highly diversified economy driven by powerful industry sectors.  Businesses operating in Morris County enjoy a number of competitive advantages including some of the lowest corporate, small-business, and personal income taxes in the Region.  These businesses find themselves in good company as approximately 50 members of the Fortune 500 are either headquartered or have major facilities here.

Our quality infrastructure helps business succeed with access to high quality road networks and public transportation. Nearby ports and airports are some of the busiest in the nation, and Morristown Municipal Airport provides 24-hour access for domestic and international corporate travel. Morris County leads the state in office space inventory and our Class A office parks are run by some of the nation's top real estate developers.

Our labor force is one of the county's major assets.  Our percentage of adults with college degrees is nearly three times the national average.  Our local colleges and universities further enhance workforce development, and our region's civilian labor force is projected to grow at a healthy rate through 2012.

Quality of life in Morris County has few peers.  Our suburban towns, rolling mountains, and sophisticated downtowns all offer a diverse array of housing, cultural, and recreational opportunities.  Our location offers nearby activities at the Jersey shore, Poconos, and in New York City.

The Morris County Economic Development Corporation serves as a powerful ally for businesses seeking a new location, as well as those already operating in the county. Let us know how we can assist you and help your business succeed in Morris County, New Jersey.
 

 
JULY 2009 PROJECT OF THE MONTH
Hanover Moving on Whippany Redevelopment
by Sarah Schillaci The Star-Ledger

In Hanover Township, consensus could come in the form of a CVS.
The drugstore, which is scheduled for final site plan approval from the township planning board on May 26, would be the first store to set up shop in the Whippany Village development. The mixed-use development has taken nearly four years to garner approval from township officials, firefighters and residents, who have grappled with the effect the planned apartments and retailers would have on homes, the adjacent firehouse and the historical character of the neighborhood.

"We really need a balanced approach because we want to, from a plan...

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Morristown, NJ 07963-0900

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