About us.
FirsTEAManagement (FTM) was founded by David Biagini in 1981 and has established and/or managed more business improvement districts (nearly 20!) in New Jersey than another other firm or individual. FTM also boasts of its own 501c3 foundation, the Community and Commerce Enhancement Foundation (CCEF), which enables its 501c6 business organizations to qualify for grants for which they otherwise would not be eligible.
FTM also manages chambers of commerce and merchants associations.
FTM’s niche is our capability of providing comprehensive management with minimal outsourcing at favorable rates. Our specialities include event planning, journalistic publicity, social media, grant writing, and parliamentary and fiduciary responsibilities.
DAVID BIAGINI, FTM President, is the longest-tenured downtown manager in New Jersey and is also a certified NJ Main Street Manager. He is an honors graduate of Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI.
LORENA LOAYZA is FTM’s on-site executive director and coordinates all programs for FTM clients. She is bi-lingual and a graduate of St. Peter’s University in Jersey City, NJ.
JOSE GONZALEZ is FTM’s bi-lingual social media specialist and manages the presence of FTM clients with posts and videos on various social media platforms.
LEONA BIAGINI is FTM’s executive assistant to the President, particularly with financial reporting for client Board meetings.