Upper Main Alliance hosts Destination Hackensack

On June 18th, 2014 the Upper Main Alliance hosted its 5th Annual Hackensack Business Expo on the outdoor terrace at Court Plaza, 25 Main Street. This year’s topic was Destination Hackensack: Arts, Business, Community.

This event is a mainstay in the Bergen County business community. Coming on the exciting heels several real estate development projects getting underway to revitalize the city’s downtown district, this year the focus was on the burgeoning renaissance that Hackensack is experiencing through arts, increased business and real estate development.  Hundreds of attendees gathered under the picturesque tent listening to contemporary jazz and networking together to spur local economy

Members of the City Council and representatives from various city departments were in attendance, there was a visual arts show by the Hackensack Arts Club, tastings from various restaurants representing Hackensack’s diverse culinary culture and information tables hosted by Hackensack businesses and non-profits.

The Upper Main Alliance presented their first Community Builder Award to Some’s Uniforms a longtime retail establishment on Main Street. The late Jerry Some was a staple in the Hackensack business and philanthropic communities. His son, Jason Some and wife, Diane Some accepted the award on behalf of the company.

Several local restaurants and business sponsored the event. Alexander Anderson Real Estate Group, Alfred Sanzari Enterprises, American Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology, Bergen Community College – Hackensack, DVL Consulting Engineers, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Hackensack UMC Fitness & Wellness, Hackensack Regional Chamber of Commerce, Hackensack Upper Main Alliance, Johnson Public Library, Life O’ The Party, Miro Printing, Oritani Bank, Wells Fargo, Maggiano’s Little Italy, Main Dish, Java’s Brewin, Boomerangs Soul Food, Galapagos and Citrus Bakery & Café.