New Jersey Ireland Center

New Jersey and Ireland are economically aligned and culturally connected, which makes New Jersey the perfect place for Irish companies to reach the North American market.

United in Innovation Excellence

New Jersey Ireland Center was established in 2022, following Governor Phil Murphy’s landmark economic mission with Choose New Jersey, and represents a pivotal development in the relationship between New Jersey and Ireland. As the first U.S. state to establish an economic development office in Ireland, New Jersey sets a precedent for increased business, cultural, and educational exchanges.

Mutually Beneficial Ties

New Jersey and Ireland share a profound and enduring connection. This shared heritage enhances New Jersey and Ireland’s cultural links, providing a welcoming environment for Irish immigrants and businesses.  Trade and investment between New Jersey and Ireland are robust, with New Jersey receiving the most inward investment from Ireland in the Northeast. Founded in 2023, the New Jersey-Ireland Trade Commission also advances the mutual interests of New Jersey and Ireland, including bilateral trade and investment opportunities, joint policy action, business and academic exchanges, economic support, and mutual investment in the infrastructures of the two regions.

Our Services

The team at the New Jersey Ireland Center is dedicated to offering comprehensive, free, and confidential support to Irish companies looking to expand into the North American market. The Center offers detailed market assessments illuminating the landscape of opportunities in North America, customized business proposals, site selection assistance, information on government resources, and introductions to valuable public-private partnerships.

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Our team offers a range of services and personalized guidance at every stage of establishing or expanding operations in New Jersey.

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Why Irish Companies Choose New Jersey

A Strategic Location

New Jersey, centrally located between Boston and Washington D.C., provides Irish companies easy access to a vast consumer base, delivering products quickly, often on the same day. A central New Jersey location can serve over 46 million consumers within a four-hour drive. Northeast NJ is just 20 minutes from NYC via the PATH commuter rail or ferry, offering 40% less expensive real estate than New York City.

A Transportation Hub

New Jersey’s infrastructure, including highways, ports, and airports, ensures efficient and cost-effective movement of goods. Newark Liberty International Airport offers 262 non-stop international flights to 76 global destinations daily, and the Port of New York and New Jersey, the largest on the East Coast, ensures swift cargo delivery. With this strategic advantage, manufacturers in New Jersey can outpace competitors, ensuring products reach markets faster. 

Join the Best of the Best

New Jersey prides itself on being home to 14 Fortune 500 companies and over 1,100 multinational corporations. This vibrant business ecosystem cements New Jersey’s role as a central hub for international commerce and innovation.

Our State is also a magnet for talent across industries, and New Jersey has the highest concentration of engineers and scientists per mile in the United States. Our top-tier universities, research institutions, and workforce development programs ensure a continuous influx of fresh talent, driving innovation and growth in your business. New Jersey also takes a proactive approach to workforce development, with training programs that keep our residents employed and make hiring skilled workers easy for New Jersey companies.

Success Stories

Applegreen

Choose New Jersey initially met with Applegreen executives on an economic mission to Ireland in 2019. In 2021, the company acquired service stops along major highways in states including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. Choose New Jersey worked with company officials to locate their headquarters in New Jersey. In 2022, the major petrol forecourt company made a $126 million investment in New Jersey in 2022 by relocating its Travel Plaza Headquarters to Glen Rock, New Jersey. The Irish-founded company is redeveloping 21 key service plazas across the state and installing electric vehicle infrastructure throughout the Northeast. The relocation added over 100 new jobs to the state, and the plaza redevelopments will create 800 jobs. Choose New Jersey initially met with Applegreen executives on an economic mission to Ireland in 2019.

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Industries

New Jersey’s key industries are the foundation of our economic strength. The State is actively investing in and cultivating these industries, providing them with the workforce, financial support, and development space they need to thrive.

Life Sciences

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Life Sciences

New Jersey is one of the world’s leading destinations for biopharmaceutical R&D, biopharmaceutical manufacturing, cell & gene therapy, and medical devices. In fact, eight of the top 10 largest pharmaceutical companies call New Jersey home. With a legacy of pioneering discoveries and a supportive ecosystem of academic institutions, research centers, and venture capital, New Jersey continues to drive life sciences advancements on a global scale.

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Technology

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Technology

New Jersey’s emphasis on STEM education and its supportive startup ecosystem provides a launch pad for tech innovation. New Jersey-based tech companies are revolutionizing advancements in AI, fintech, esports, telecom, cybersecurity, and beyond. Supported by a skilled workforce, academia, and collaborative workspaces, global information technology companies like Audible, Verizon, and Samsung thrive in New Jersey.

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Advanced Manufacturing

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Advanced Manufacturing

Advanced manufacturing in New Jersey represents a dynamic blend of innovation, precision, and industry expertise. New Jersey manufacturers produce everything from food and building materials to computers and electronics. Our advanced manufacturing sector is pioneering new supply chain solutions and fostering economic growth.

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Food & Beverage

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Food & Beverage

New Jersey’s food and beverage industry is redefining what it means to produce and package food sustainably. The $126 billion food industry in the state has seen an increase of 6,000 jobs in the past five years, and more than ⅓ of the top 100 major food companies in the United States have a presence in the state, including industry giants like Campbell Soup Company. Leading food tech companies that specialize in plant-based substitutes, vertical farming, and more continue to push the boundaries of how the world thinks about, produces, and consumes food.

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Financial Services

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Financial Services

Our strategic location and highly educated workforce create an environment where financial companies succeed. Within just minutes from Wall Street, New Jersey offers the connectivity and resources of the world’s financial capital at a much more affordable price than New York City. It’s no surprise that many of the world’s leading financial firms – including Prudential Financial, PNC Bank, and JP Morgan Chase – call New Jersey home.

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Logistics

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Logistics

New Jersey is a crucial artery of commerce, connecting businesses to markets both domestically and internationally. New Jersey boasts a robust infrastructure — including The Port of New York and New Jersey, Newark Liberty International Airport, and the highest railroad density in the nation — that allows companies to move goods fast. With the rising demand for next-day and same-day delivery through e-commerce, New Jersey has the resources and infrastructure necessary to keep up with the increase in shipping volume required to get packages where they need to go quickly.

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Clean Energy

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Clean Energy

New Jersey’s clean energy industry is at the forefront of sustainable innovation, making way for a greener future. The New Jersey Wind Port is the first port in the United States dedicated to Offshore Wind. The state is positioned to be a leader in offshore wind with its 130 miles of coastline, 340,000 acres of land with close proximity to shore, shallow water depths, and strong wind speeds. The State has implemented progressive policies, incentivizing the development of green technologies and committing to a more resilient energy infrastructure.

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Film, TV, & Digital Media

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Film, TV, & Digital Media

New Jersey offers one of the nation’s most attractive incentive programs for filmmakers, featuring a 30% or 35% tax credit and a 2% or 4% diversity bonus. Here, you will find a pro-film environment with cooperative counties and municipalities and a breathtaking variety of locations and landscapes. The New York-New Jersey metro area has the highest concentration of creative and technical professionals outside of California, including a strong network of support services and vendors.

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New Jersey Ireland Center
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