Explore Millburn-Short Hills is governed by a Board of Trustees consisting of seven voting members and two non-voting members, assigned for one to three-year terms by majority vote of the Township Committee. The voting positions include a member of the Township Committee, two real estate owners within the district, two business operators with the district, and two residents. The non-voting members include the Township Business Administrator or his/her designee, and the Mayor or his/her designee.
There is an Executive Director who is responsible for day-to-day management of Explore Millburn-Short Hills, including directing, managing, and implementing the activities, programs, and affairs of the organization. Other resources such as a Marketing Consultant may be engaged in order best carry out the organization’s initiatives.
Jumana is a 10+ year resident of Short Hills, a mother of two children, and the owner of Paper, Ribbon and Wrap, a boutique and design studio located on Essex Street in Downtown Millburn.
Resident Trustee, Term Expires December 31, 2024
Tracy is a 25+ year resident of Millburn and seasoned marketing professional who, as a fierce supporter of small businesses and our unique town, seeks to help Millburn-Short Hills innovate and truly thrive in current times.
Owner Trustee, Term Expires December 31, 2022
Andrew is the owner/operator of The Millburn Deli with 30 years of experience navigating the unique challenges and opportunities that businesses in our township face.
Owner Trustee, Term Expires December 31, 2024
Ashley is an officer of Cartley Associates, a family owned real estate company that has owned property in Millburn since 1987. He brings the unique perspective of a landlord of property located in Downtown Millburn, and of a tenant as business owner in the Upper Millburn Ave district.
Michael has been a Township resident for nearly two decades, is a practicing New Jersey attorney, and a committed volunteer across a wide spectrum of local groups and organizations.
Township Committee Member, Term Expires December 31, 2022
Richard is a 30+ year resident of Millburn-Short Hills, a fine jewelry executive, and serves as the liaison to the Township Committee.
Stephen is a long-term resident of Short Hills, an emerging technology lawyer for a global bank, and, together with his wife Julie, has owned and operated Splurge Bakery since its inception in 2006.
Mayor's Designee, Term Expires December 31, 2022 (Nonvoting Ex Officio Member)
Jackie Benjamin Lieberberg is a 30+ year resident and the former Mayor of Millburn. She served on the Township Committee for 3 years, and believes that Explore Millburn-Short Hills is a vital organization serving our business community through advocacy and engagement.
Business Administrator or Designee, Term Expires December 31, 2022 (Nonvoting Ex Officio Member)
Alex is the Business Administrator for the Township of Millburn and understands that the economic vitality and health of the Township’s business districts translates to a vibrant community overall.
Steve Grillo is a neighborhood development expert with over a decade of experience in creating and managing Special Improvement Districts and merchant programs.
Amanda is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in marketing, event planning, fundraising, visitor experience, and project management in the for profit and not for profit sectors. Amanda is here to realize the marketing and event plans for Explore Millburn-Short Hills. She is also here to connect with local businesses and community members to discover their unique needs and help bring them the tools and resources they need to thrive.
Explore Millburn-Short Hills
375 Millburn Ave
Town Hall, 2nd Floor
Millburn, NJ 07041
Greetings! My name is Steve Grillo and I am excited to announce that I am the new Executive Director of Explore Millburn-Short Hills – the Special Improvement District (SID) serving a five neighborhood area here in beautiful Millburn Township.
I am an urban strategist with experience in Business Improvement Districts (BID), economic development, affordable housing, transportation planning, community advocacy, grant writing, industrial development and inter-governmental affairs.
I hold a Master’s Degree in Urban Planning from Hunter College in Manhattan and have worked for the federal government, a major utility and in non-profit affordable housing. The majority of my career has been spent supporting small businesses and creating BIDs during my nearly 10 years with the Staten Island Economic Development Corporation. With that organization, I created three BIDs as well as six other neighborhood development programs.
I have had a varied and interesting career in the community development field which has afforded me the ability to work on innovative projects including housing policy and construction, brownfield redevelopment and various transportation, land use, park space and master planning efforts. I hope to utilize these diverse skills to enhance the work I do with Explore Millburn-Short Hills and to create a collaborative, engaged and holistic plan for development of the SID.
I am thrilled for the opportunity to work with the board of directors, elected officials and of course – property and business owners – to move the SID forward. As we emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic it is essential that we reevaluate the way that business operate, how local services are provided and how customers are attracted. Millburn-Short Hills businesses have so much to offer and by enhancing the already existing base and attracting new opportunities, the future is limitless.
I invite you to meet with me either at your site or at the Explore Millburn-Short Hills office located at Town Hall (375 Millburn Avenue). Please contact me at steve@exploremillburnshorthills.org to schedule an appointment so that I can learn more about your business.
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