emphasized by Megan Varrell, Director of Public Relations & Business Development, who highlights the borough’s collaborative spirit and high quality of life.“We are very prideful in our community. We have great relationships, not only with the university, but the public school district. We also describe ourselves as an up and coming urban community. We have a lot of walking areas and a dense downtown population that has a lot of places for you to work, play and eat.”” BUSINESS AND DIVERSITY Business Administrator Edward Malandro discusses the variety of restaurants and businesses contributing to the borough’s vibrant atmosphere.“We just opened a new restaurant called Spicy Bar, which has a swanky vibe,” he shares.“There’s all types of food. Essentially, it’s shaping the diversity by offering something for everyone who wants to visit our downtown.” Glassboro is also attracting high-end services, like the medical spa on Rowan Boulevard, catering to clientele from across South Jersey and the Delaware Valley.“This is bringing in different clientele, who are coming in for these procedures that we might not have seen 5,6,7, years ago,” conveys Varrell. The borough is home to thriving enterprises such as a worldwide logistics company, who are currently in the process of expansion into a new building, which will also have space for other businesses. Liscio’s Italian Bakery is a beloved Glassboro success story. Varrell imparts,“Liscio’s is our hometown bakery, but they are all over the Delaware Valley. They’re also opening up a brand new store for a flagship store here in the borough.” As for business attraction, Glassboro is open to concepts such as open air restaurants and high end shopping experiences that will draw people to the community and give them a reason to stay. Malandro explains that a memorandum of understanding is in place with a developer to build a 175-unit apartment complex, which will include approximately 9,000 square feet of retail space. The goal is to fill a significant portion of that space with a variety of restaurants. Additionally, a partnership with a restaurateur is in the works to create a two-story, open-air restaurant. 135 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 01 GLASSBORO, NJ
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