8-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) March 22, 2004

UNITY BANCORP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

New Jersey	1-12431	22-3282551
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
64 OLD HIGHWAY 22, CLINTON, NEW JERSEY		08809
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (908) 730-7630

Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure

The Registrant issued a press release on March 22, 2004 announcing the declaration of a cash dividend of $.04 per common share payable on April 30, 2004 to shareholders of record as of April 15, 2004, the full text of which, filed as Exhibit 99.1 with this Current Report on Form 8-K, is hereby incorporated by reference in response to this Item.

Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits

The following exhibit is filed with this Current Report on Form 8-K.

EXHIBIT NO.	DESCRIPTION
99.1	Press Release dated March 22, 2004.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	UNITY BANCORP, INC.
	(Registrant)
Dated: March 23, 2004	By:	/s/ ALAN J. BEDNER
	EVP and Chief Financial Officer

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit	Description
99.1	Press Release dated March 22, 2004.

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Unity Bancorp, Inc.

64 Old Highway 22

Clinton, NJ 08809

800 618-BANK

www.unitybank.com

NewsNewsNewsNews

For Immediate Release:

March 22, 2004

News Media & Financial Analyst Contact:

Alan Bedner, EVP

Chief Financial Officer

(908) 713-4308

Unity Bancorp Declares a 33% Increase in Cash Dividend

Clinton, NJ – Unity Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: UNTY), parent company of Unity Bank, announces that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.04 per common share, a 33% increase from the cash dividend of $0.03 per common share paid on January 31, 2004. Such dividend is payable on April 30, 2004 to shareholders of record as of April 15, 2004.

“Unity’s financial performance warrants increasing the cash dividend payment to our shareholders,” said Unity President, James A. Hughes. “The Board has demonstrated its confidence in sustained profitability and we will continue to strive to provide our shareholders a reasonable return on their investment in Unity.”

Unity Bancorp, Inc. is a financial services organization headquartered in Clinton, New Jersey, with $467 million in assets and $415 million in deposits. Unity Bank provides financial services to retail, corporate & small business customers through its 13 retail service centers located in Hunterdon, Middlesex, Somerset and Union counties in New Jersey.  For additional information about Unity visit our website at www.unitybank.com or call 800 618-BANK.

This news release contains certain forward-looking statements, either expressed or implied, which are provided to assist the reader in understanding anticipated future financial performance.  These statements involve certain risks, uncertainties, estimates and assumptions made by management, which are subject to factors beyond the company’s control and could impede its ability to achieve these goals.  These factors include general economic conditions, trends in interest rates, the ability of our borrowers to repay their loans, and results of regulatory exams, among other factors.