About
Experience Princeton.
Discover Opportunity.
who we are
Experience Princeton
Experience Princeton is a nonprofit organization established in 2022 as the Princeton Business Partnership, Inc., a Special Improvement District (SID) dedicated to strengthening and promoting all of Princeton, New Jersey, through placemaking, marketing and economic development.
Experience Princeton serves a wide and varied geographic area that includes large shopping centers and small boutiques, hotels and conference centers, unique residential neighborhoods, historic sites and cultural landmarks, major roadways, quiet backstreets and, of course, one of the world’s most prestigious and beautiful universities.
Our Place in the World
Though located about equidistant from New York and Philadelphia, Princeton stands on its own as a unique municipality that attracts entrepreneurs, innovators, business owners, community leaders, service organizations, tourists and residents, as well as students and academics.
Princeton is simply a wonderful place to be. We are excited and proud to be a champion for its success and a partner in its future.
Our Mission
Experience Princeton shall shape, maintain and grow a flourishing Princeton economy by offering an exceptional experience for residents and visitors; and advocate for a robust and diverse business community through strong partnerships.
“Discoveries are often made by not following instructions; by going off the main road; by trying the untried.”
Board of Directors
Kristin Appelget, Princeton University
Joy Chen, Joycards
Julie Drobits, Edens
Caleb Feiring, Princevest
Mark Freda, Municipality of Princeton
Matthew Giammanco, AvalonBay Communities
Rachel D. Grainger, Corporate and Nonprofit Leader and Advisor
Aubrey Haines, Princeton Property Partners
William D. Hare, McNeely, Hare & War LLP
Jamie Herring, Herring Properties
Bob Hillier, Studio Hillier
Michelle Pirone Lambros, Municipality of Princeton
Helena May, Co-owner, Tigerlabs
Raoul Momo, Terra Momo Restaurant Group
Jennifer Podolsky, Princeton Public Library
Lori Rabon, Palmer Square
Andrew Siegel, Hamilton Jewelers
Join Us
Experience Princeton encourages members of the community to participate in its work by joining one of these four volunteer-run teams: Economic Development, Marketing and Events, Governance, and Streetscape and Services.
Anyone interested is invited to join. Contact us at Isaac@princetonbusiness.org for more information or to volunteer.
Fun Facts + Stellar Stats
Since Experience Princeton was established ...
6
Social Media
Channels Set Up
7
New Businesses
Opened in the SID
40
Volunteers
Engaged
1481
Volunteer Hours
Logged
Special Improvement Districts (SID)
Frequently Asked Questions & Answers
Why is Experience Princeton considered a Special Improvement District (SID)? What are the benefits of being part of a SID? What services does a SID offer its community? These are just some of the most frequently asked questions we are asked.
