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About Morris County

Located just 35 miles outside of New York City, Morris County lies in the heart of the Boston-Washington corridor. 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 over 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.