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How Ridgewood’s New Business Alliance Aims to Fix Parking, Signs, and Local Commerce

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New Era for Downtown: Ridgewood Business Alliance Names Steve Grillo as Executive Director

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Ridgewood NJ, The future of Ridgewood’s local economy just got a major upgrade.Following the landmark establishment of the Village’s Special Improvement District (SID) in late 2025, the Board of Directors launched an extensive search for a dynamic leader to spearhead its day-to-day operations. The goal? To find an expert capable of taking the Ridgewood Business Alliance (RBA) to the next level.

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What is a Special Improvement District (SID)?

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Two Beloved Icons Just Closed in Ridgewood. Is the Downtown Losing Its Soul to the ‘Amazon Economy’?

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Ridgewood NJ, The charm of Ridgewood, New Jersey, has always been rooted in its vibrant, independent downtown. But a sudden wave of high-profile closures has residents asking a painful question: Is the historic character of our Central Business District slipping away?

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