What is the BID?

The Business Improvement District seeks to protect and improve the economic potential of each and every business that chooses to locate in Hackettstown. By attempting to provide a clean, safe, attractive business district that meets the needs of residents, customers, owners, and employees, the Business Improvement District promotes Hackettstown as a desirable location to visit or invest.

Our Vision

The Hackettstown Business Improvement District attempts to attract, retain, and promote businesses that add to the quality of life of residents of Northwest New Jersey. The BID will:

Communicate with local businesses
Assess what types of businesses would bring customers to Hackettstown
Evaluate how the BID is achieving its goals
Advertise and promote the Hackettstown Business District
Apply to grant opportunities
Plan street improvements
Recruit and retain local businesses

The Business Improvement District is elected by the local businesses in Hackettstown, and the Committee has a fiduciary responsibility to the businesses they serve.

Board Members

Name	Seat	Term	Represent
Bill Harper	Property Owner	2011	Harpers Bagel
Joel Berkowitz	Business Owner	2011	Hackettstown Trading Post
Robert Blasi	Property Owner	2010	East Plane Plaza
Jason Coe	At Large	-	Hackettstown Reg M.C.
Claudia Conway	Business Owner	2011	Skylands Community Bank
Bill Downs	At Large	-	Mars Snackfoods USA
Kieth Detombeur	Property Owner	2010	Main Street Properties
Maureen Gubelmann	Business Owner	2010	Stella G's
Christine LaBadie	Business Owner	2011	Second Time Around
Mike Lavery	Council	-	Mayor
Nancy Paffendorf	At Large	-	Centenary College
Scott Peluso	Property Owner	2011	Plate Jewelers
David Rucki	Exec Director	-	Hackettstown BID
Ted Sypniewski	Property Owner	2010	Valley Auto & Tire
John Stout	Council	-	Town Council
Brian Kuehner	Business Owner	2010	Brian's Market
Paul Wallace	Council	-	Town Council

Hackettstown Business Improvement District • 207 Main Street • Hackettstown, NJ 07840
Director David Rucki • Phone: (908) 850-5004 • Email: director@hackettstownbid.com