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 Passaic–The City that works for you.
The City of Passaic continues to grow. With a population of 69,781, according to the 2010 census, Passaic is the 15th largest municipality in the State of New Jersey. Among the 20 largest older industrial  NJ cities, Passaic's rate of growth over the past decade ranked third, surpassing Newark, Paterson, Trenton, Camden and East Orange. Our advantageous location in the heart of the NY Metro Market, our multi-ethnic diversity, our solid infrastructure and our strong manufacturing labor force have all contributed to this success.

 

With all that this great city has going for it, what will interest you the most is our rapid economic development—and growing opportunities for your business.

Passaic is known for its strong manufacturing heritage, with a quarter of our 30,000-strong labor force working in manufacturing industries. Productive and efficient, more than half of Passaic’s population walks, carpools or takes public transportation to work. This is a workforce that will work for you.
 

 

 

 

10 reasons why Passaic is New Jersey’s fastest growing large city:

  1. Great Location—situated in the center of the New York Metro Market
  2. Transportation—convenient to major roads, highways, Newark Liberty International Airport,
    serviced by New Jersey Transit trains & buses
  3. Ethnic Diversity
  4. Immigration Destination—large Latino population from Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America
  5. Local Labor Force—30,000-strong
  6. Abundant Job Opportunities
  7. Wide Variety of Housing Choices
  8. Excellent Health Care—one hospital
  9. Houses of Worship for more than 50 multiple denominations
  10. International Cuisines & Shopping

 


Passaic Makes the Big Screen, TWICE!

 

 

PEZDC BACK-TO-SCHOOL COMMERCIAL
Passaic was able to promote its back-to-school savings and 3.5% sales tax with their latest UEZ commercial. With the use of local talent and local scenery the commercial promotes shopping and dining in Passaic.

Click the play button to view the
Passaic UEZ commercial.



PEZDC HOLIDAY COMMERCIAL
With the use of local talent, local stores, and local scenery-Passaic UEZ was able to produce an effective holiday commercial that ran on CableVision during holiday shopping months. The spot invited customers to shop the stores of Passaic, especially during the holidays.

Click the play button to view the Passaic UEZ holiday commercial.






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Dear Prospective UEZ Party:

We are writing to extend an invitation and welcome you to Passaic City's Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) website, for all prospective individuals and businesses. Passaic has a long-standing history of businesses that are located in the city, a large workforce, and a place where many different goods and services are produced.

Our Urban Enterprise Zone was established in 1994 to help jumpstart Passaic's economy and with our rich culture and citizenry ready to work, we have become one of the most desirable locations in North Jersey to establish a business.

We encourage you to check out this UEZ site, and find out why it is great to do business here in Passaic. There are many distinct advantages to being in a UEZ for many companies, large and small. By working with our city, we can help businesses stimulate the economy, put people to work, and allow individuals to take advantage
of the 3.5% sales tax.

We are eager and willing to help individuals and organizations make the most out of the UEZ and be part of Passaic's economic future and hope you will contact us regarding some of the things we have to offer. If you have any additional questions about the website, please contact the Passaic Enterprise Zone Development Corporation (PEZDC) at:
973-365-5520.

Thank you, and we look forward to having your business in Passaic.

Sincerely,
Passaic Enterprise Zone Development Corporation (PEZDC)

 

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