Why do business in
Warren County?

Warren County, New Jersey has many faces – rural, suburban and urban – and what that translates to is a broad range of economic development opportunities. In 2002, the Warren County Regional Chamber of Commerce was contracted by the Board of Chosen Freeholders to be the Economic Development entity for the county. Since then, the Warren County Economic Development Corporation (WCEDC) has been dedicating more and more resources to attracting and sustaining businesses of all types.

The WCEDC in maintains a comprehensive database and communication tool to promote property availability and labor market information. We also offer a business loan/grant program. Our “buy local” initiative supports our long-standing agriculture industry.

Though our advantages are many, it is an integration of our strengths that make Warren County the prime location that it is for industry, small business, entrepreneurs and families.

Our approach to economic development is prudent, yet open-minded. We feel that Warren County New Jersey is where all of the elements of success can come together.

Warren County offers:

• Affordable properties and structures
• Easy access to Interstates 78 and 80, Routes 22, 31, 46 and 57
• Proximity to metropolitan areas such as New York City (1 hour) and Philadelphia (2 hours) as well as major and local airports
• A pool of highly educated professioanls in science, technology, healthcare and business and a skilled labor workforce
• An Urban Enterprise Zone
• Training and continuing education opportunities
• Hackettstown Regional Medical Center and Warren Hospital
• Centenary College, Warren County Community College, Blair Academy and highly rated primary and secondary public schools
• Networking through the Warren County Regional Chamber of Commerce and its business councils
• A voice in government through legislative initiatives 
• Cooperation of business, education, non-profits, cultural institutions and communities

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