Anthony L. Romano

This feasibility study for Hudson County evaluates the integration of information technologies (I.T.) to enhance the competitiveness and foster industrial upgrading of existing firms and industries. It examines the state of I.T. utilization across key sectors, including distribution and freight transportation, printing and publishing, securities and financial services, health care, water transportation, motion picture and broadcast production, and government and public administration. The report identifies areas for improvement and provides specific recommendations to promote more effective I.T. employment and local economic development within these sectors.

This Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for Hudson County, New Jersey, provides an economic roadmap for diversifying and strengthening the county's economy. Its core objectives are to foster full employment for all skill levels, support the retention and expansion of businesses in growth industries, and improve the transportation system. Additional strategic pillars include targeting contaminated site cleanup for reuse, enhancing travel and tourism, developing comprehensive workforce housing strategies, encouraging new warehousing near port areas, and increasing the representation of minorities, women, and justice-involved individuals in skilled trades. The plan aims to cultivate a robust, dynamic, and resilient economy that reduces poverty and expands employment opportunities for all residents.

This document serves as the 2013 Annual Update to the Hudson County Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, a five-year plan from 2010 to 2014. The strategy is designed to foster economic growth, job creation, and commerce by diversifying the economy, ensuring equitable job distribution, and attracting and retaining businesses. It prioritizes strengthening the tax base, improving transportation systems, remediating contaminated sites, and developing cultural and recreational amenities. Furthermore, the plan aims to enhance the quality of life, support diverse housing options, promote workforce training, and encourage sustainable development within Hudson County.

The 2012 Annual Update for the Hudson County Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) details progress and strategic initiatives for the period of 2010-2014. This CEDS aims to cultivate a diversified economy, achieve full employment, and ensure equitable distribution of jobs and services within Hudson County. Key priorities encompass retaining and attracting businesses, strengthening the tax base, enhancing transportation infrastructure, and facilitating the cleanup and reuse of contaminated sites. Additionally, the plan emphasizes developing cultural, recreational, and historic amenities, improving overall quality of life, providing diverse housing options, promoting job training, and fostering sustainable growth.

This Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy outlines a roadmap for Hudson County Regional from 2020 to 2024. The plan aims to maintain Hudson County as a desirable place to live, work, and play, build resilience against shocks and disruptions, and ensure an economy that benefits all residents. Key strategic areas include improving mobility and transit, enhancing workforce skills and basic needs, promoting a green economy and resource sustainability, strengthening community resiliency and economic diversification, fostering an equitable economy by addressing social and educational barriers, ensuring comfortable living conditions for all residents, and supporting competitive businesses.