Anthony P. Carabelli Jr., Director

The Mercer County Office of Economic Development provides a variety of business development programs and workshops to help small and large businesses in the County build growing, successful companies.

Specifically, these programs include:

• Business Workshops such as Business Fundamentals, Financing, and Procurement
• Individual Business Mentoring
• Financial Assistance for Mercer County Businesses
• Foreign Trade Zone Program
• Site Selection Services
• Employee Recruitment and Training Assistance

 Revitalize and Grow and Business Builder Rebate Grant Program 

The Revitalize & Grow Grant program provides grants to eligible Mercer County-based businesses for signage and façade improvements that will set them up for success going forward, improve traffic for businesses and support increased tourism.  At this time, the program has closed its eligibility process and is no longer accepting applications for this funding cycle.  Please click on Policy and Procedures for information on the Revitalize and Grow program.  

The Business Builder Rebate Grant program provide rebates to eligible Mercer County-based businesses for items that will help them to start up and refresh on business basic that will set them up for success going forward – such as accountant fees, office supplies, software and some website development.  At this time, the program has closed its eligibility process and is no longer accepting applications for this funding cycle.  Please click on Policy and Procedures for information on the Business Builder Rebate program. 

Also, you will find a FAQ to assist you on your application process.  

Doing Business: Mercer County     

Opportunities await you in Mercer County! As a fledgling or growing business, you should know that bidding opportunities are right around the corner. Through our Mercer County Purchasing Department, we offer a streamlined process to navigate some of the complexities of the procurement process. You will find that County purchases are made through a comprehensive system of specifications and competitive solicitations. For more information on current opportunities and how to receive notifications when these opportunities become available, please visit our Mercer County Purchasing Department. 

For businesses seeking information on our Mercer County Economic Development incentives and programs, please visit the appropriate links through this website or contact us directly at 609-989-6555. We look forward to serving you and your growing business in New Jersey’s Capital County. 

Business Links

• Plastic Pollution Reduction Act 
• Regional Labor Statistics and Economic Data
• New Jersey Business Incentives
• Business Registration for HUD-Funded Projects
• Energy Assistance for Businesses
• Pollution Prevention (P2) Resources for Business
• Mercer County Top Private Employers List
• Mercer County Top Government Employers List

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