Plainfield New Jersey Special Improvement District

Welcome to the
PLAINFIELD SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT!
The SID is governed by an elected Board of Directors:
Nimrod Webb, President
Donna Albanese-Vice President-South Avenue
Lisa Cohen, Vice President-Downtown
Percy Fennell, Treasurer
John Kavanaugh
Choong Hwang
Albert Pittis
Martiza Martinez

Appointed City Officials:
Jennifer Wenson-Maier,
City of Plainfield Director of Planning and Urban Development
Councilwoman Linda Carter
Councilman Elliot Simmons
Councilman Harry Reid

The SID Board meets monthly at:
FirsTEAManagement office
105 E. 7th Street, Room 6, Plainfield, NJ.

Usual meeting times are the second Thursday of the month, 6:15 pm. Call (908) 756-1088 to confirm.

MISSION STATEMENT
"The property owners and the businesses in the City of Plainfield share a strong and renewed vision that emboldens a partnership with local government that will embark in the creation of a more successful and profitable business climate. It executes business retention activities, improves security and maintenance, and brings about revitalization and value enhancement. In addition, this initiative will undertake aggressive marketing and development efforts that will strengthen and expand entrepreneurship and the wealth and prosperity within the special improvement district and the community."

La DECLARACIÓN de la MISIÓN
"Los dueños de propiedades y los negocios en la ciudad de Plainfield comparte una visión fuerte y renovada que emboldens una sociedad con el gobierno local que se embarcará en la creación de un clima de negocio más acertado y más provechoso. Ejecuta actividades de la retención del negocio, mejora seguridad y mantenimiento, y causa el realce de la revitalización y del valor. Además, esta iniciativa emprenderá los esfuerzos agresivos de la comercialización y del desarrollo que consolidarán y ampliarán espíritu emprendedor y la abundancia y la prosperidad dentro del districto especial de la mejora y de la comunidad."

HERE'S WHAT WE'RE DOING

SPRING, 2009 POSITIVELY PLAINFIELD! MAGAZINE NOW IN THE MAIL
The Holiday issue of the Plainfield SID's quarterly magazine were mailed on April 3to over 21,000 residences in Plainfield and North Plainfield, and another 1,000 magazines are being delivered to high traffic areas throughout the SID and beyond, including the public library, post office, YWCA, municipal court, City Hall, Union County College, and Union County building on W. Front Street and Second Street.
The magazine features news about the SID, community calendar and features (including a profile on Union County College), readers' contests, and an updated directory of over 600 businesses in the SID. $25 Plainfield SID Gift Certificates are awarded to winning entries.
If your business wishes to advertise in our upcoming issues, call the Plainfield SID office now at (908) 756-1088.

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS: CAR SHOWS, SIDEWALK SALES
CAR SHOWS - Third Thursday of each month: MAY 21, JUNE 18, JULY 16, AUGUST 20, 6 - 9 PM, two sites on South Avenue.
SIDEWALK SALES: five monthly three-day sales (Thursday, Friday, Saturday), May through September, along Front Street, Park Avenue, and Watchung Avenue. Dates TBA.

"FAMILY DAY AT MONMOUTH RACETRACK JUNE 28"
A Sunday afternoon at beautiful Monmouth Park Racetrack is planned for Sunday, June 28, noon - 4 pm, in conjunction with nine other area business organizations. The Plainfield SID's foundation, Community and Commerce Enhancement Foundation, is sponsoring a trackside picnic featuring BBQ ribs, hamburgers, hot dogs, corn on the cob, salad, watermelon, beer and soda. Monmouth Park will have free activities for the kids. Tickets are $50 for adults, $35 for youth (13-20), and $20 for kids (12 and under). Portions of the tickets are tax-deductible and will help the Plainfield SID. RSVP to (908) 756-1088.