About Us

Rooted in Family. Built on Entrepreneurship. Committed to Community

Established in the 1950s by James Ajamian, JPA Plaza has been a cornerstone of local business in Hillsborough for generations. The Ajamian family's legacy of entrepreneurship began in the late 1920s, with multiple family-owned businesses— diner, liquor store / restaurant,  gas stations, lawn mower shop, rug factory —all within the same community they called home.

James and his wife, Julia, managed every aspect of JPA Plaza (recently named) with care and commitment, creating a foundation of service and family values that continues today.

Now managed by the next generation, including Deborah Fox, JPA Plaza remains dedicated to supporting small business success. Deborah brings expertise in property operations, finance, and digital marketing, offering hands-on support to help tenants thrive.

At JPA Plaza, the spirit of partnership lives on—where businesses grow and community comes first.