Billboards Plead for Mercedes to Stay in NJ as Decision Looms

mercedes NJ billboardMercedes Benz USA is considering moving its US Headquarters from New Jersey to the Southeast.  Word of the possible move has prompted a New Jersey billboard owner to make a public plea for the car maker to stay in the Garden State.  Marty Judge, the co-owner of Judge outdoor has posted the message above on at least two of his billboards there.  Mercedes reportedly employs over 800 people in New Jersey and officials say they are being offered an incentive package from Atlanta worth $40-50 million.  Mercedes is apparently also considering a location in North Carolina.  So far, no word on any Atlanta billboards pleading with Mercedes to settle here.  New Jersey officials say they are also offering incentives for the company to remain there, so they should not be counted out just yet.  A decision on whether Mercedes stays or heads south could come as early as January 6th.  Click here for the full story.