Meet The Alliance - Hoboken Business Alliance

Our mission.

Our mission is to help small businesses thrive and improve and activate Hoboken’s public realm. We bring together businesses, government, and the community to cultivate a beautiful and flourishing city that will attract visitors, support new and existing entrepreneurs, and establish Hoboken as a destination known for its unique charm, diversity, and economic prosperity.

Hoboken Business Alliance Board of Directors

Meet Our Board

A special thanks to our Board of Trustees for making the HBA and Hoboken the place to be. Trustees serve as volunteers on the board and help the HBA realize its mission to support Hoboken businesses and activate the city’s public realm. The Board is composed of Hoboken entrepreneurs and property owners. We believe in the power of community involvement and encourage all members, stakeholders, and interested parties to actively participate in our endeavors. Meetings of the Board of Directors are open to the public and are held on the first Tuesday of every month, adjusting for federal holidays.

James Runkle, President
Drummond St. Strategy

Edyta Espasa, V.P.
SJP Properties

Hany Ahmed
Pegasus Partners

Mario Fini
Maridian Properties

Luca Infantino
Alessio’s Cafe

Councilman Ruben Ramos
City of Hoboken

Anthony Pino
Pino Hospitality

Mario Fini
Maridian Real Estate Group

Kennyth Montes de Oca
Pilates by Ken

Tara Mullins
McSwiggans

Director Jennifer Gonzalez
City of Hoboken

Michael Guglielmo
Hudson Dorms

Michael Ozolnieks
The Local Thread

Mark Stehli
Stehli Homes Real Estate

Chris Ender
The W Hotel

Our Team

The Hoboken Business Alliance (HBA), a Special Improvement District created by the Hoboken City Council, is a driving force committed to revitalizing Hoboken’s business landscape and enhancing the local economy through collaborative alliances. The HBA offers numerous services aimed at business attraction and retention and supporting the integration of new and diverse enterprises into the thriving commercial community.

With a diverse board comprising Hoboken property and business owners, HBA is dedicated to propelling the city’s economic vitality and creating a vibrant destination where businesses flourish and consumers actively engage.