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Washington BID offers cheaper electric rates for businesses, homeowners through green company, Viridian |
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FREE service can also double as fundraiser for non-profits
In an effort to help its business partners - and the community at-large - by saving money on their electric bills, the Washington Business Improvement District is now offering discounted electricity rates through Viridian for commercial and residential customers, no matter who your current provider is in New Jersey.
Additionally, non-profit entities are invited to register for this program through the WBID as a win-win fundraiser for your organization. Through Viridian, you can save money every month - without paying anything up front. And while you are at it, Viridian promotes renewable energy through solar and wind farms, so you will also be helping the environment. Customers can chose from Everyday Green which uses 20% renewable energy, or Pure Green which offers 100% renewable energy.
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Cruise over to Washington in your Hot Rod and enjoy some live music with "The Dirty Blonde Band" |
 WASHINGTON, N.J. (July 28, 2010) - The Washington Business Improvement District's Rossi Car & Motorcycle Cruise Night continues on Aug. 6 with a special performance by The Dirty Blonde Band.
Along with the downtown's monthly Cruise Night for cars and motorcycles, the live music, visitors can check out the weekly Farmers Market which takes place near the intersection of Routes 31 and 57 in the Methodist Church parking lot.
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Washington Quick Chek Marks 35 Years Serving Cunstomers, Supporting Community |
WASHINGTON (July 28, 2010) - Quick Chek, a premier chain of more than 120 fresh food store locations throughout New Jersey and Southern New York, recently announced that its Washington Borough store, one of its busiest, celebrated its 35th anniversary serving customers in Washington and in the surrounding communities.
As part of the celebration, the Washington Business Improvement District presented the store, located at 30 Belvidere Ave. with a certificate of recognition.
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Kids cookie contest, new vendors highlight WBID's July 23 Farmers Market |
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WASHINGTON, N.J. (July 16, 2010) - Is your child looking for something fun to do and enjoys making cookies?
Then he or she might want to just enter those cookies in the Washington Business Improvement District's "Farmers Market Kids Cookie Contest", which takes place Friday July 23 as part of the organization's regular Farmers Market. Every kid who enters will be recognized and the one who is deemed the Best Cookie Maker will get a trophy!
In addition to the Cookie Contest, visitors can welcome the two newest vendors to the weekly market, L&L Orchards (locally grown fresh fruits, including out of this world plums) of Glen Gardner, and Around the World in 80 Cakes from Washington. Around the World features scrumptious cakes, caramel popcorn, chocolate truffles, cookies, and brownies.
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Bank Foundation Supports Washington Borough Redevelopment |
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The Washington Business Improvement District (WBID) recently accepted a $1,000 grant from the Investors Savings Bank Foundation. From left to right: Monika Hamburger, president of the Board, WBID; Ada Melendez, VP, Business and Community Development, Investors Savings Bank; Sandi Cerami, executive director, WBID; Manju Kumar, branch manager, Investors Savings Bank; and Gabrielle Riotto, customer service associate, Investors Savings Bank.
Photo credit: Brendan Middleton
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Antiques, antique tractors, 'green living' highlight July 10 event in Washington |
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In a tribute not only to the region's agricultural history, and history in general, as well as a tribute to healthy living, the Washington Business Improvement District his hosting the Washington Antiques, Antique Tractors, Holistic Health, and Go Green Show on Saturday July 10.
Tractors of all sizes and shapes, antiques, holistic products and services, and go green vendors will be the center of attention from 9-3 p.m. in Downtown Washington.
To add to the festivities, DJ Doc South will be spinning tunes throughout the day while Eternal Circle provides live music from 11-2 p.m. by Quality Furniture of North Carolina by the Broad Street/E. Washington Avenue corner.
The tractor show will showcase an array of antique and newer model tractors. Crooked Mile Antiques and Main Street Antiques will anchor antique activities.
The show is free and open to the public. If you would like to bring a tractor to the show or apply to be a vendor, contact the WBID in advance, 908-689-4800 or
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Washington will be ‘Cruisin’ to the Blues’ at WBID’s July 2nd ‘Cruise Night’ |
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Folks will be “cruisin’ to the blues” when Washington Borough’s Cruise Nights kicks into a higher gear on Friday, July 2nd as Eight Days of Blues, a six-piece band, is the featured musical act at the First Friday Cruise Nights hosted by the Washington Business Improvement District and sponsored by Rossi Chevrolet Buick Pontiac GMC.
Eight Days of Blues specializes in its own original blends of Chicago and Texas-style blues infused with elements of Latin, jazz, rock, and traditional R&B.
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Washington welcomes new businesses |
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Washington Health Foods celebrates its grand opening with a snip of the ribbon. From left to right are store manager Uzma Kazmi, owner Kabeer Abro, Mayor Scott McDonald and Sandi Cerami, Executive Director of the Washington Business Improvement District. The store is located at 69 E. Washington Avenue (Route 57) in Downtown Washington. For further information call 908-223-7058.
Quality Furniture of North Carolina brings its array of furnishings to Downtown Washington. Celebrating the grand opening with the ceremonial ribbon cutting are L-R, Sandi Cerami, Executive Director of the Washington Business Improvement District, Mayor Scott McDonald and owners Kim Weber and Jerry Snipes. The store is located at 1 E. Washington Avenue (Route 57) on the corner by Broad Street. For more about the store, call 908-223-7198. |
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