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Washington BID Names Ed Rossi
President of Board of Directors

WASHINGTON (Jan. 12, 2006) - Edward Rossi, Jr., owner of Rossi of Washington, has been named the president of the Washington Business Improvement District's (WBID) Board of Directors.

Rossi has been a member of the WBID's Board of Directors since the program was initiated three years ago.

"There are a lot of great things happening in Washington Borough right now and a big reason for that is the work of the Washington BID," said Rossi. "In the next year, there will be many significant changes, particularly in the downtown. It's all very exciting and I'm thrilled to be part of it."

On E. Washington Avenue alone, a massive streetscape project is set to begin in April and the redevelopment of several properties are expected to transform the center of town dramatically.

"Ed Rossi has been an integral part of the Board of Directors from Day One," said Jim Sheldon, executive director of the WBID. "He is sensitive to the business community and sensitive to the needs of the community at-large. He will do an excellent job."

A lifelong resident of Washington, Rossi is extremely active in the auto industry as well as in the community.

The former chairman of the New Jersey Coalition of Automobile Retailers (NJCAR), Rossi recently received the Entrepreneurial Success Award from the Warren County Regional Chamber of Commerce. The award is given annually to a business that has successfully created new and innovative products or services and has experienced outstanding growth due to their creativity and innovative marketing.

Rossi of Washington, which has earned a reputation for loyalty and respect for the past 30 years, is now putting the finishing touches on a second location.

Its original - and current - building near the intersection of Route 31 and 57 in Washington Borough, will continue to welcome customers. However, it will now sell and service Suzuki and an expansive array of preowned vehicles. The new location, located south on Route 31 in nearby Washington Township, will be the base of operations for Rossi of Washington's Chevy, Buick, Pontiac, GMC and GM certified preowned vehicles sales and service.

The dealership gets involved with a host of fundraising events throughout the year, helping to raise important funds for organizations such as Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Domestic Abuse and Rape Crisis Center of Warren County, and Scouting.

"We give back to the community and are very proud of that," said Rossi.