bip projects

The alliance formed between the business community and the township is evident in the projects the BIP has initiated and helped bring to fruition. The funds for these project have been raised by the members of the BIP.  For example, the Association was instrumental in the construction of the Palmer Branch of the Easton Area Public Library and has collected and donated thousands of dollars in books and equipment to the Branch. BIP was also in the forefront of advocating the construction of the Palmer Branch of the United States Post Office at its Greenwood Avenue location. The Welcome to Palmer Township signs located at all entrances to the township and the landscaping at the entrances/exits to Route 22 have been funded by the BIP.

Since 2005 the BIP has given approximately $400,000 back to the township in community projects that it has funded. These include:

• Contributed $26,000 to the building of the Charles Chrin Community Center of Palmer Township.
• Donated $6,000 to the floor lining project at the Community Center.
• The BIP was the driving force in providing the community information sign at Northampton and 25th Streets.  This was a partnership between the BIP, Lions Club of Palmer Township and Palmer Township.
• The BIP funded the playground constructed at the Community Center.
• The pavilion at the Community Center was funded and built by the BIP.
• The BIP donated $35,000 to the Miracle League of Northampton County who built a special regional baseball field for children with intellectual and physical disabilities at the Community Center.
• The 1st Annual Palmer 5K race and walk was held at the 2012 Palmer Community Days and raised $5,000 for the Miracle League. Since that time the BIP has donated over $70,000 to the Miracle League. The 12th annual Palmer5K will held on August 19, 2024. Also, proceeds have been used to install dog bag stations along the bike path.
• The new pavilion at the Palmer Pool was funded by the BIP.
• The landscaping and benches in front of the Palmer Memorial Library were funded and the project was managed by the BIP.

Below are several of the above mentioned project that have been build since 2005.  Each year since 2005 the BIP has held a Golf Outing to raise funds that are used to fund these community projects.  The members of the BIP are proud of what it has been able to do in giving back to our community.