Welcome to the “Center of Opportunity”!!!

Central New Jersey is a region rich in resources, history and opportunities. Home of our state capital, Trenton – this region is ideally located equidistant to New York and Philadelphia and at the intersection of major highways providing access to the north, south, east and west.

An area forever at the forefront of change… from the revolutionary war through the industrial revolution to today’s technology evolution, Central Jersey continues to take the lead in driving opportunity. Whether its Einstein’s Alley, the revitalization of our waterfront or our ever expanding Route 1 and Route 130 corridors, economic development booms throughout the region.

Our historic and cultural offerings provide for a strong quality of life. From battle reenactments and museum tours to the finest in art, music and theatre, Central Jersey has attractions and programs that will exceed one’s desire for diverse entertainment. “Patriot’s Week”, which takes place the last week in December and includes the reenactment of Washington’s famous crossing of the Delaware has come to be known as a “must see” for history enthusiasts. Couple this with traveling the “Victory Trail” from Trenton to Princeton, and all of the sites along the way, and you will feel as though you were thrust back in time. This region is certainly a leisure destination to both visitors as well as residents.

Employment opportunities abound with heavy emphasis on the growth industries of pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, financial services and education. A strong and diverse workforce resides in the region and we are the home to excellent higher education institutions including  Mercer County Community College, Princeton University, Rider University, The College of New Jersey and Thomas Edison State College. All of these institutions provide solid workforce development opportunities for our region.

In the area of healthcare we are proud to be the home to outstanding institutions including Capital Health, Princeton Healthcare System, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton and St. Francis Medical Center. Always on the cutting edge, these institutions provide dynamic and state of the art treatment alternatives. They are also strong community partners and supporters.

Whether you currently live, work or play in the Central Jersey region or are considering relocation to this great area, this guide will introduce you to the abundance of opportunities waiting for you. For further information and additional resources we invite you to visit our website at www.mercerchamber.org.

Seize the opportunity….get connected to our region and enjoy the results!!!

Very truly yours:

Jeffrey Perlman  
Chairman 

Michele N. Siekerka, Esq 
President and CEO

Community Organizations