Rahway’s Special Improvement District (SID) is pleased to highlight local businesses that help shape our local identity. Recognizing and supporting the rich, diverse make up of our neighborhood entrepreneurs, helps create a sustainable and healthy local economy. Research proves that small businesses are the backbone of any community. Statistically, main street businesses generate a greater investment back into the local neighborhoods that they serve. According to NerdWallet, out of every one hundred dollars spent at a locally owned store, sixty eight dollars stays in the community. With the same spending at a national chain, only forty three dollars stays in the community. Main Street businesses also tend to have higher commitment from their employees, and generally support other area businesses by utilizing local service providers. Rahway is committed to championing those investing in our city.
Pampered Paws 1470 Main Street Grooming Furred Friends with Love Creating a profitable owner operated business takes clear vision and dedication, often driven by a personal passion. This is the story of how one local woman took a circuitous route to building a successful downtown Rahway staple. Pampered Paws owner,
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Beauty and the Chic 84 East Cherry Street Though known as part of the New York City metro region, Rahway projects a creative small town vibe. That attractive quality motivated salon owner, Chyreise Lambert to re-locate her growing business back to her hometown. Providence opened a door, in 2019, when
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Times of Grace 156 East Milton Avenue Creating a Business Out of Art; One of Rahway’s Hidden Gems. Tucked away in plain sight, Times Of Grace has maintained its quiet presence at 156 East Madison Avenue, for the past twelve years. Inside is a beautifully appointed, Zen like private gallery
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Herbs For Life 723 West Grand Avenue Sometimes Life’s Challenges Lead to Opportunity Overcoming obstacles is part of everyone’s life experience. These cousins turned a personal health scare into positive lifelong learning. With the good fortune of a healthy recovery, coupled with the desire to learn how to use the
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West Carpets 385 St. Georges Avenue Woman Owned, Environmentally Friendly, and Made in the USA. A Local Story. For the past twenty years, Adelle and Pete Westerlund have successfully grown their family business located at 385 St. Georges Avenue. When asked why they chose to move their operation from Linden
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On Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 2-6pm, ArtsFest: Art in All Dimensions takes the arts to new heights in the City of Rahway (literally!). With an array of performance artists showcasing their talents, including: a gravity defying aerialist, the skill and grace of a contortionist, the dance moves of Steppaz with Attitude
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Join Mayor Raymond A Giacobbe and all music lovers this August for FREE weekly concerts in Rahway! Each week brings exciting talent to the mobile stage outdoors in front of UCPAC.
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