Perth Amboy’s District Management Corporation
The Perth Amboy Business Improvement Corporation, Inc. (PABIC) serves as the district management corporation for the Perth Amboy Special Improvement District (SID), working to support and strengthen the city’s commercial areas through business assistance, marketing, beautification, events, and public space improvements.
Established by the City of Perth Amboy, PABIC works on behalf of local businesses, property owners, residents, and visitors to create a more welcoming, vibrant, and economically strong business district. Through programs such as business seminars, skill-building workshops, annual festivals, façade improvement grants, streetscape enhancements, seasonal decorations, information kiosks, planters, and directional signage, PABIC helps promote local commerce and improve the overall experience of Perth Amboy’s business corridors.
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PABIC Information
Transparency and community access are important to us. To view our by-laws, meeting minutes, budgets, and other official PABIC records, please visit the City of Perth Amboy Public Documents page.
Join our team and help shape the future of our community! We are looking for dedicated individuals to take on a voluntary governance role. If you have a strong commitment to community service, we encourage you to apply.
Eligibility Requirements
To serve on the board, applicants must meet the guidelines outlined in the PABIC by-laws:
- Age: You must be at least 18 years old.
- Property Owners: You must own property within the Special Improvement District (SID), be in good standing, and not be a City of Perth Amboy employee or elected official.
- Business Tenants/Owners: Alternatively, you must operate a business at an assessed SID property, be operating normally, be in good standing, and not hold city employment or office.
- Good Standing: All applicable property taxes and special assessments must be fully current.
Time Commitment: Board members are expected to attend approximately 12 meetings per year and actively champion PABIC programs and services.
Your Application Checklist
Please ensure your application packet includes your resume along with the following information:
- Personal and contact details
- Business or property affiliation information
- History of previous board and committee service
- A personal statement outlining your candidacy and ideas for community projects
- Verification of commercial property tax status (must be signed by the Perth Amboy Tax Collector’s Office)
How to Apply
Submit your completed application packet by Monday, July 28th, 2025 at 4:00 PM.
Mail or deliver your packet to: Perth Amboy Business Improvement Corporation, Inc. Attn: Executive Committee PO Box #71 Perth Amboy, NJ 08862
Have Questions?
We would love to hear from you! Reach out to us at yflores@pa-bic.org or call (732) 372-8772.
- Hon. Helmin Caba, Mayor | Permanent Member
- Antonio Abreu – Chairman | Term: 3 | Appointed: 2/11/25 | Expires: 2026
- Milady Tejeda – Council Rep. | Term: 2 | Appointed: 12/19/23 | Expires: 2025
- Kaushik Patel – Treasurer | Term: 3 | Appointed: 12/19/23 | Expires: 2026
- Lisett Lebron – Secretary | Term: 2 | Appointed: 02/11/26 | Expires: 2027
- Carlos Rodriguez – Board Member | Term: 3 | Appointed: 02/10/26 | Expires: 2026
- Erica Vera – Board Member | Term: 3 | Appointed: 12/19/23 | Expires: 2026
- Daniel Guadalupe, Esq. – Board Attorney
Small Business Resources
Fill Out Our Business Contact Form!
The Perth Amboy Business Improvement Corporation wants to ensure businesses are receiving information regarding future resources and notifications, especially during these difficult times. Fill out our form to ensure your contact information is up-to-date.
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The PABIC’s Signage and Façade Grant Program assists commercial and retail businesses by providing funds to improve storefronts, increase visibility, and enhance the downtown shopping area.
Business must be located within the PABIC area
50/50 matching reimbursement, up to $5,000
Application Deadline: November 1
Ready to apply?
Download the Application
Please review all terms, conditions, and guidelines before submitting your application.
*After November 1, please contact the PABIC Office at 732-442-6421 to apply.
The City of Perth Amboy is a certified Urban Enterprize Zone (UEZ), one of several across the State of New Jersey, which were enacted in 1983. The Program’s charter is to foster an economic climate that revitalizes designated urban communities and stimulates their growth by encouraging businesses to develop and create private sector jobs through public and private investment.
Learn more about the new changes to the UEZ Program here.
PABIC DINING GUIDE
The Perth Amboy Business Improvement Corporation Dining Guide is your guide to finding your next delicious meal in our downtown area! The guide includes a list of all the restaurants and eateries in the PABIC and are organized by cuisine. Each featured business has information including its location, phone number, hours, and even a QR code of its menu.
View the Dining Guide Here!
PERTH AMBOY EATS
Perth Amboy Eats is a site created to assist restaurants in the Neighborhood Preservation Program (NPP) sector of the PABIC in order to promote their business using an online platform. Visitors can use the site to learn more about local food establishments, eateries, access the menu, contact information, hours and more!
Go to www.PerthAmboyEats.com to visit the site!
Perth Amboy Dining Guide
Check out the following parking resources for visitors and business owners!
For all:
Download ParkMobile
Parking Permits
For Business Owners:Loading Zone Ordinance
Loading Zone Application Instructions
| Agency | Office | Contact | Website |
| U.S. Small Business Administration | Washington, D.C. | 800-827-5722 | Visit Website Here |
| NJ Small Business Development Center | Rutgers, New Brunswick | 848-445-8790 | Visit Website Here |
| Middlesex County | Economic Development & Business Engagement | 732-745-3890 | Visit Website Here |
| NJ Business Action Center | NJ Department of State | 1-800-Jersey-7 | Visit Website Here |
| Business.NJ.gov | NJ Department of State | 1-800-Jersey-7 or use Live Chat | Visit Website Here |
| NJ Economic Development Authority | Trenton, NJ | 609-858-6700 | Visit Website Here |
| NJ Redevelopment Authority | Trenton, NJ | 609-292-3739 | Visit Website Here |
| NJ Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) | Department of Community Affairs | 877-913-6837 | Visit Website Here |
| Perth Amboy UEZ Program | Perth Amboy City Hall | 732-442-6421 | UEZ Reference Guide |
f you would like to request City representation and assistance from us in planning a Grand Opening Ceremony, please fill out the form below. Form must be submitted 10 days in advance of the proposed ceremony date and event is recommended to be held during on a weekday to secure officials’ participation and equipment.
We can provide the following support for a Business Grand Opening Ceremony: City officials participation, flyer and general advertising, ceremonial ribbon and scissors, stanctions, and video recording for promotion on our local access channels, Comcast 34/Verizon 47.
Please fill out the form here.