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Situated in the extreme northeastern corner of New Jersey, bustling Bergen County features 70 developed municipalities, each with a unique personality and distinctive characteristics. Bounded on the east by the majestic Hudson River, the county boasts a diverse topography, from the Ramapo Mountains region in the west with its natural lakes and steep ridges to the 25-miles stretch of Jersey Meadowlands between Perth Amboy and Hackensack. Serving as the state’s economic leader, Bergen County is a powerhouse of vitality and productivity.
In addition to an ideal location and unparalleled transportation efficiencies, Bergen County offers the most concentrated consumer population in the nation. Nearly half of the nation’s population and an even larger percentage of America’s buying power are located within a 500-mile radius. Regardless of the endeavor, Bergen County tends to lead the way. Paramus boasts one of the most intense concentrations of retail centers in the nation, while diverse manufacturing companies generate billions of dollars in revenue each year. With an outstanding financial system, a strong service sector, and a growing number of high-tech industries, Bergen County is a place where corporate giants thrive beside small businesses and entrepreneurs.
County Offices
One Bergen County Plaza
Hackensack 201-336-6000
www.co.bergen.nj.us
Chamber of Commerce
1033 Route 46 East
Clifton 973-470-9300
www.njrcc.org
Major Highways
Interstates 80, 287, and 95; Garden State Parkway; New Jersey Turnpike, Routes 4, 9W, 17 and 208