The Mercer County Office of Economic Development has provided a list of helpful business and economic resources below. Some of these resources are from external entities whereas others are provided by our office. Please contact our office with any questions or concerns at (609) 989-6555. 

Business Resources

• A "How To" Handbook for Mercer County Businesses
  Access a guide provided by our office that details how to start a business in Mercer County as well as a number of resources provided by our office.

• A "How To" Handbook for Mercer County Businesses (Español)
  Acceda a una guía proporcionada por nuestra oficina que detalla cómo iniciar un negocio en el condado de Mercer, así como una serie de recursos proporcionados por nuestra oficina.

• New Jersey Business Incentives
  Access a list of business assistance programs and incentives provided by the State of New Jersey.

• Business Registration for HUD-Funded Projects
  Access a flyer that details Section 3, a provision of the Housing and Urban
  Development (HUD) Act of 1968, which may entitle you and/or your business to certain benefits related to bidding and more.

• Energy Assistance for Businesses
  Access a list of the New Jersey's Clean Energy Program's commercial, industrial, and local government programs, and learn how the Clean Energy Program can help your business.

• Pollution Prevention (P2) Resources for Business
  Access the EPA's P2 Resources for Business in which you can find assistance programs and read about the ways in which pollution (and reducing pollution) can impact your business.

Economic Resources

• NJEDA Financing and Incentives - July 2023
  •  Access a full guide of NJ Department of Economic Authority financing opportunities and incentives. This PDF contains descriptions, requirements, and links to the various opportunities. 
• Labor Market Information (Job Postings) - June 2023
  • Access a presentation provided by the NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development's Division of Economic & Demographic Research on labor market information as of June 2023 for Mercer County. The presentation contains information on job openings, job postings, and skills most in demand.

• Mercer County Pertinent Economic & Demographic Data/Trends
  • Access a presentation provided by our office that details important economic and demographic data/trends for our county. The presentation examines the county's population, labor force, income, production, and future projections.

• Mercer County Private Sector Employment Snapshot
  • Access a PDF provided by the NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development that examines current statistics and future projections on private employment by sector and by industry.

• Mercer County Top Private Employers List
  • Access a list provided by our office of Mercer County's top private employers and an estimation of their total employment.

• Mercer County Top Government Employers List
  • Access a list provided by our office of Mercer County's top government employers and an estimation of their total employment.

• New Americans Gateways For Growth Immigration Report
  • Access a report provided by New American Economy that details the economic and demographic impact of new Americans and immigrants in Mercer County.

• NJ Department of Labor & Workforce Development Data Reports
  • Access a number of reports provided by the NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development on past data, current data, and future projections of NJ's population, labor force, employment, and more.

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