Perth Amboy BID Seeks Directors

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Posted on 25 January 2019.

Perth Amboy Business Improvement District (BID) directors (shown above) are encouraging local business and property owners as well as executives at local companies and leaders of nonprofits to help shape the city’s future. Leaders who own companies or properties or work for firms or nonprofits located in the business improvement district are encouraged to apply to be a director on the BID’s board. Applications are available from the BID now and due on January 30, 2019.
*Photo by Bob Rinklin for the Perth Amboy BID

Goal Is To Shape Future of the City’s Business District

Business and/or Property Owners,

Plus Company Executives In

Downtown District, Are Asked To Apply

Press Release 1/18/19

PERTH AMBOY – Business owners, company executives and professionals in Perth Amboy have an opportunity to shape the future of the city’s downtown by serving on the BID’s Board of Directors.

The Business Improvement District (BID) is asking the owners of commercial properties and/or companies, which are located in the BID, to apply for one of the positions on the organization’s board. Also, executives at local businesses or professional service firms as well as leaders from not-for-profits groups in the business improvement district are encouraged to submit an application for the BID’s board. The BID’s directors, who are volunteers, pursue positive actions that help foster businesses activity and serve the broader community.

Applications for the BID’s board are available now. Candidates may obtain an application from the BID’s Executive Director Junel Hutchinson by calling 732-442-6421, sending an email toJHutchinson@PerthAmboy.org or by visiting the office located on the first floor of City Hall. Completed applications, plus the applicant’s resume, are due back to the BID’s office on or before January 30, 2019.

BID Chairman Barry Rosengarten, who is also the founder of Rosengarten Realty & Development, said, “We are seeking directors who are willing to plan and manage programs that will enhance our downtown business district. The BID’s directors help make a positive difference in our city by creating special events, funding façade improvements, and allocating resources to create welcoming streetscapes. We welcome your ideas, energy and enthusiasm – and we asking for your active participation.”

The current directors on the BID’s board represent a range of companies and business sectors. The board includes executives from commercial real estate, hospitality, banking, insurance, retail, early childhood education and travel companies. The BID also includes professionals from accounting firms. Additionally, Mayor Wilda Diaz holds a seat on the BID’s board.

Mayor Diaz said, “The BID’s board supports and carries out a range of actions that promote local companies and help increase business activity in the downtown district. By helping our shopping area thrive, local businesses may create more jobs and that further stimulates our city’s economy. By stepping forward to serve as a BID Director, you are assisting our businesses and enriching your community.”

BID has set specific requirements that each nominee’s company is required to meet. The company must be in good standing with the New Jersey Department of the Treasury and have a current N.J. Business Registration Certificate. For more details about the application and nominating process and restrictions about who may serve on the BID board as well as a director’s responsibilities and commitments, contact Mr. Rosengarten or Ms. Hutchinson.

Each application will be reviewed by the BID’s Executive Committee that includes Chairman Rosengarten, Vice Chairman Sergio Diaz, Treasurer Reyes Ortega and Secretary Jeanette Rios. After reviewing the applications, the executive committee will make recommendations to the full BID board about who should be nominated. Next, the BID board decides by a majority vote who should be nominated.