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South Ward SID Our mission is to enhance and sustain the South Ward as a 1st choice destination to invest, live, shop, work, play, worship, and access quality health care

BLC-SID Partnership, Inc. is a non-profit 501c3 governed by a Board of Directors, comprised of clergy, district property owners, business owners, city councilperson, residents and at-large members. The Executive meets nine times a year; the full Board meets a min of four times a year. Program, administrative and executive committees meet and work as needed. Committees are made up of both Board and non-Board members. BLC SID program committees include:
Program & Events Committee / Restaurants & Retailers Committee
Plan events and on-street performances

Marketing & Public Relations Committee
Assist with advertising and outreach using electronic and traditional media

Visual Improvement Committee
Address design, visual improvements, aesthetic considerations, signage and zoning

Quality of Life Committee
Address code enforcement, maintenance and safety issues

Vacancy Committee
Maintain tenancy and vibrant storefronts through work with property owners, agents and prospective tenants

If you are a South Ward business owner interested in volunteering for a SID Committee, contact Ronice M. Bruce at 973-851-3496

POWER WASHING THE SOUTH WARD! South Ward SID at work on Clinton Avenue.
09/30/2026

POWER WASHING THE SOUTH WARD!
South Ward SID at work on Clinton Avenue.

09/25/2026

Our Executive Director, Ronice Bruce was part of a panel discussion, along with other City of Newark BID Directors

Closing out the summer with a Big Jazz Bang! Join us along with our partners on Thursday, September 17th.
09/15/2026

Closing out the summer with a Big Jazz Bang! Join us along with our partners on Thursday, September 17th.

HAPPENING NOW! Clinton Hill Community ActionCredit-Building Workshop Part I is happening NOW, until 8PM at Zion Hill Bap...
09/08/2026

HAPPENING NOW!
Clinton Hill Community Action
Credit-Building Workshop Part I is happening NOW, until 8PM at Zion Hill Baptist Church, 152 Osborne Terr, Newark. It's not too late, come through! Learn real strategies to build stronger credit. Dinner provided, bring a friend! Info: https://linktr.ee/ClintonHillCommunityAction

HAPPENING NOW!
09/03/2026

HAPPENING NOW!

NEW COLORS. SAME NEWARK PRIDE. 🧢Show your city pride with SWSID’s NWK baseball caps, now available in a fresh selection ...
09/03/2026

NEW COLORS. SAME NEWARK PRIDE. 🧢

Show your city pride with SWSID’s NWK baseball caps, now available in a fresh selection of colors.

Whether you were born and raised in Newark or proudly call the Brick City home, represent where you’re from.

NWK Caps | $25 each
CashApp: $SWSID | PayPal available
đź“Ť Purchase in person at the SWSID Office, 1049 Bergen St.
Newark and proud of it. Wear it well. đź’š

EVENTS THIS WEEK IN THE SOUTH WARD SID! Vendors wanted!
08/10/2026

EVENTS THIS WEEK IN THE SOUTH WARD SID! Vendors wanted!

Thank you, Newark NJ Department of Public Safety. The SouthWard Sid Executive Director Ronice MB and Commercial District...
05/22/2026

Thank you, Newark NJ Department of Public Safety. The SouthWard Sid Executive Director Ronice MB and Commercial District Services Clean Ambassadors appreciate the support and recognition of our commitment to collaborative efforts in making the South Ward a destination of choice.

CALLING ALL COMMERCIAL PROPERTY OWNERS & MERCHANTS INTERESTED IN DOING BUSINESS IN THE SOUTH WARD OF City of Newark, NJ…...
03/17/2026

CALLING ALL COMMERCIAL PROPERTY OWNERS & MERCHANTS INTERESTED IN DOING BUSINESS IN THE SOUTH WARD OF City of Newark, NJ…

Join us for a Merchant & Commercial Property Owner Business Mixer.

This event is designed to marry commercial property owners in the South Ward of Newark with vacancies to viable merchants.

There will also be opportunities to learn about small business resources from Invest Newark Newark Alliance and the benefits of joining the The African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey, Inc. Newark Regional Business Partnership

RSVP: https://forms.gle/iKee6sKbqY5x341a6
or email: [email protected]

Have you gotten your Valentine’s Day bouquet? Our neighborhood florist Scentiments Florist located at 1025 Bergen St has...
02/13/2025

Have you gotten your Valentine’s Day bouquet?

Our neighborhood florist Scentiments Florist located at 1025 Bergen St has specials to make your sweetheart know they’re special.

Order online or stop by ❤️… tell them the SWSID sent you.

https://scentimentsflorist.com/occasions/valentine-s-day-flowers.html

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Newark, NJ
07114

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 2pm

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