About Us

East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District is a non-profit organization dedicated to the revitalization of one of Philadelphia's longest-standing commercial corridors. EPABID was established in 2002 and its Board of Directors meets regularly to oversee its programs, including capital and facade improvement projects, marketing and promotions, special events, business recruitment and retention, and clean and green initiatives.

Jim Gallo

Board Chair

Proprietor, Alphabet Academy Child Care Center

www.alphabetacademy.com

Nicole Rae Styer

Board Secretary

Proprietor, N.R.S. Boutique

www.nicoleraestyer.com

Varnana Beuria

Board Treasurer

Proprietor, Chhaya Cafe

www.chhayacafe.com

Councilman Mark Squilla

Board Member

City Councilman, 1st District

www.phlcouncil.com

Frank DiCicco

Board Member

Proprietor, Frank DiCicco Associates

www.frankdiciccoandassociates.com

Joncarl Lachman

Board Member

Proprietor, Noord

www.noordphilly.com

Nancy Melchiore

Board Member

Proprietor, Headhunters Hair Design

www.headhuntershairdesign.com

Thomas Rumbaugh

Board Member

Board Member

Tom Longo

Board Member

Proprietor, Metro Men's Clothing

www.metromensclothing.com

Pam Zenzola

Staff

Executive Director