John Donio - President - Wildwood Business District

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Business owner in Wildwood over 25 years.

11/02/2026

I've had the pleasure of working with Patrick Rosenello for over two decades and have seen firsthand his dedication to public service, economic development, tourism, and the communities he serves. Throughout those years, I've appreciated his willingness to work together on issues that matter to our residents, businesses, and the future of Cape May County.
If you want dedicated leadership and someone who knows how to get the job done, Patrick is your man. Please get out and vote.

10/06/2026

What we don't want to see in Wildwood, is an ugly parking garage. Please, make it beautiful for our residents, for our visitors, and for all neighboring businesses. The city administration, stakeholders and investors have done a great job of cleaning up the downtown, let's keep the momentum going in the right direction!

09/25/2026

I met Alan Gould at a Chamber function 26 years ago when I first moved to the island. His words to me back then were that if you want to change your community for the better you need to "get involved". When you talk about people who have truly given back to the Wildwoods, Alan is certainly at the top of that list.
He’s been a respected attorney, a trusted voice in our community, and someone who has quietly given his time and experience to countless organizations and causes over the years.
I’ve had the privilege of serving with Alan through the Downtown Business Improvement District, and I’ve always valued his wisdom, his common sense, and most importantly, his genuine love for Wildwood.
Alan, congratulations on being named the Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year. This recognition is very well deserved, and thank you for everything you’ve done for our community.

09/25/2026

I’m encouraged to see Cape May County discussing a significant investment in parking in Wildwood. Additional public parking would be a tremendous asset for our residents, visitors and businesses.
But if we’re going to make an investment of this magnitude, design matters. Let’s not build just another concrete garage. Let’s create something beautiful and distinctive that reflects Wildwood’s Doo Wop/Mid-Century Modern heritage and that we’ll be proud of for decades.
And let’s make sure it connects the Boardwalk with Pacific Avenue, Byrne Plaza and our Downtown businesses.
More parking. Beautiful design. Uniquely Wildwood.

09/16/2026

Every town that has made a comeback started somewhere.

Usually, it wasn't with some grand plan or one big project. It started with people who simply refused to accept that decline was inevitable.

Someone cleaned up a property. Someone opened a business when others said the area was finished. Someone planted flowers, fixed up a storefront, organized an event, or showed up at a meeting with an idea for making things better.

Then somebody else did the same thing.

That's how momentum starts.

I've watched it happen firsthand in Downtown Wildwood over the years. Progress doesn't happen overnight, and it certainly doesn't happen because of one person. It happens when business owners, property owners, residents, volunteers and local government all start believing that things can be better and then actually do something about it.

One improvement leads to another. One new business gives someone else the confidence to invest. A cleaner block leads to a better-looking storefront. More people get involved. Expectations start to change.

Eventually, you look around and realize how far you've come.

Every community needs people willing to be the first ones to care, the first ones to invest and the first ones to show up.

You don't need a title to be one of those people.

Maybe it's you. Get involved.

09/15/2026

What do these tents mean to this city? I can't put it lightly. It means the world to us that the New Jersey State Firefighters Convention has been held annually in Wildwood for 51 years. These brave men and women put their lives on the line for us daily and we thank them for their service and for coming back to the Wildwoods, for generations to celebrate and to plan for their future.

09/15/2026

At PigDog Beach Bar to discuss the challenges of conducting small business in New Jersey with some very thoughtful people in Wildwood today. Thank you, Tracey DuFault and The Greater Wildwoods, NJ Chamber for coordinating and thank you to Morey's Piers & Beachfront Water Parks for hosting. Thank you to the Governor's office for being here today.

09/15/2026

We’re proud to welcome the 4th Annual La Fiesta Hispana back to Downtown Wildwood this Saturday!
Join us at Byrne Plaza on Saturday, September 19 from 2–7 PM as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an afternoon of live music, great food, kids’ activities, local vendors and community resources.
One of the things I’ve always loved about Wildwood is the diversity of the people who live here, work here, own businesses here and visit us year after year. Events like La Fiesta Hispana give us an opportunity to come together, celebrate that diversity and enjoy everything that makes our community special.
Admission is FREE, so bring the family, enjoy some great food and music, and while you’re Downtown, take some time to visit our local shops, restaurants and businesses along Pacific Avenue.

09/12/2026

After the Air Show come check out all the great food, shopping and live music at Byrne Plaza at 3400 Pacific Avenue! Going on all day until 7pm tonight. While you're there, please make sure to shop at all of our fantastic local shops and visit one of the amazing restaurants for dinner and drinks in Downtown Wildwood! A great time for the whole family.

09/11/2026

Today at Wildwood's 9/11 memorial, we were honored to hear from Chief Danny Spiegel (retired) as he talked about his time at Ground Zero in Manhattan in 2001. Dan was part of an elite search and rescue team that bravely went up to New York from Jersey to help with rescue operations and we are all proud to call him a friend.

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4010 Atlantic Avenue
Wildwood, NJ

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