Henry Hudson, for whom the county and river on which it sits are named, established a claim for the area in 1609 when anchoring his ship the Halve Maen (Half Moon) at Harsimus Cove and Weehawken Cove. Hudson County was founded in 1840.
Hudson County was named for Henry Hudson, the sea captain who explored the area in 1609. Hudson County has many attractions like Afro-American Historical and Cultural Society Museum. Liberty Science Center, and Ellis Island Immigration Museum.
Hudson County is a major port of entry for immigration to the United States. Jersey City, the county seat, is one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the world.
Hudson County always embraces cultural equality, diversity, inclusion, equity and has many historic business-friendly neighborhoods. Hudson County is rolling out the “Welcome to Hudson County” inspiring welcome mat to new entrepreneurs, new startups, business founders, new residents and more value-added businesses.
In the spirit of many enterprising early settlers, local Hudson County local entrepreneurs have created business opportunities in the area. With the help of local business leaders, the demand for startup ventures and the need for more goods and services has ignited the spirit of business ownership in the Hudson County community.
Business startups in retail sales, clothing, fashion, music, beauty, healthcare, legal, medical services, information technology, restaurants, online sales, cleaning services, beauty salons, barber shops, education technology, and construction are always in demand in a local growing community like Hudson County. Shop Local! Buy Local!