We are proud to have earned their confidence. The company was considering expanding in either Ohio, Georgia, France or Germany. A highly skilled work force, proximity to leading research centers and accessibility to international transportation all entered into that decision. The company will relocate employees from New York, Texas, Illinois and Georgia, and expand New Jersey operations in Woodcliff Lakes and Montvale in Bergen County. Our New Jersey facilities expansion is a clear demonstration of the success we have had since we established KPMG's headquarters in Montvale more than a decade ago.
New Jersey is an ideal location from which to serve many of our clients.
Our New Jersey location provides convenient access to the concentration of Fortune 500 companies in the region. However, after talking with the state and taking a look at our future business needs, we decided it made sense to stay in New Jersey. Since then, we've grown to include more than 2000 associates in New Jersey. As our growth continued, we wanted to stay in New Jersey but there were significant financial inducements available elsewhere. Fortunately, the pro business attitude of the Whitman Administration carried the day and through its innovative approaches, such as this BEIP grant, convinced us that expanding in New Jersey was the way to go.