Welcome to the
PLAINFIELD SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT!
The SID is governed by an elected Board of Directors (above, left to right): Nimrod Webb, Vice President-South Avenue; Donna Albanese; Percy Fennell, Treasurer; Lisa Cohen, President; John Kavanaugh; Choong Hwang, Vice President-Downtown; Albert Pittis; Jeffery Dunn.
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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."
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HERE'S WHAT WE'RE DOING
FINAL "CRUISIN' PLAINFIELD" CAR SHOW SEPTEMBER 18
The fourth and final "Cruisin' Plainfield" car show of 2008 will be held on Thursday, September 18, 6 - 9 pm. Two parking lots - Drug Fair and Burger King - on South Avenue will be filled with vintage, exotic, and muscle cars and motorcycles. Nearly 90 vehicles were on display at our August show; more are expected for our finale. A free shuttle bus with Bella the Clown will continuously loop between the two sites so no one will miss a thing! And it's all FREE!
POSITIVELY PLAINFIELD! MAGAZINE RETURNS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
The Holiday issue of the Plainfield SID's quarterly magazine will be mailed in November to over 21,000 residences in Plainfield and North Plainfield, and another 1,000 magazines will be 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 issue, call the Plainfield SID office now at (908) 756-1088.
SID CO-SPONSORS "NETWORKING AT THE RACES" FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7
Local businesspeople capitalized on the opportunity to network with their colleagues from throughout central New Jersey on Friday, November 7th, as the Plainfield SID co-sponsored "Networking at the Meadowlands Racetrack". People from the Plainfield SID and eight other area business organizations will enjoy an evening of races from the Meadowlands' Terraces at Trackside restaurant. The $75 ticket package includes parking, admission, buffet, $2 betting ticket, and program. For more information, visit our "Networking at the Races" webpage (see home page).
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Katherine Gomez |
NEW FIELD COORDINATOR ADDED TO STAFF
Katherine Gomez, a bi-lingual Plainfield resident who lives within the SID, has been hired by FirsTEAManagement to become the SID's first Field Coordinator.
Ms. Gomez will communicate the SID's programs and activities to its 600-plus businesses and will hold limited office hours at the SID's new on-site office at The Incubator, 320 Park Avenue, beginning June 1.
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