The SPBPA is committed to improving communication throughout the business community, and the community at large, while creating awareness of our town to others.
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The SPBPA was started in August of 1994 by Scotch Plains business owner & resident Ray Pardon and nine other individuals. At that time there was not any active business organization in town and the need for one was identified by the Downtown Business Alliance which was a Township committee appointed by the Mayor.
Today the SPBPA has over 90 members. The Association operates as a non-profit organization with an 11 member elected board of directors.
The SPBPA, through dues, donations & fund raising activities reinvests in our community in the following ways:
- Networking meetings to keep the business community informed of township activities and issues.
- Sponsors the New Jersey Farmers Market from June through October each year.
- Organizes the Halloween Window Painting Contest.
- Organizes the annual Holiday Celebrations.
- Created in 1997 a Scholarship Fund for SPF High School graduates.
- Sponsored the Annual Antique Car Show 1995-2003.
- Purchased, in equal partnership with the Township, the Towne Centre banners in 1998.
- Produced, with DECA in 1997, a Town Directory distributed to all homes in Scotch Plains.
- Donated in 1996 over 50 Flower Planters in Towne Centre.
We thank you for supporting our local businesses and contributing to making Scotch Plains a better community for us all to live and work.
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Geraldine Sherr Duswalt, Esq.
908-322-5160
Club West Nutrition
908-322-2100
RWJ Rahway Fitness
908-232-6160
2011 Scholarship
On June 15th at our annual BBQ in the park, we presented five scholarships.
The SPBPA have been giving scholarships to Scotch Plains and Fanwood high school seniors since 1997. The program has awarded more than $40,000 over the years to almost 50 students. Students can obtain information and applications from their guidance counselors.
The scholarship recipients from left to right are: Elle Bernardo(Univ. of Delaware), Andrew Krema (Catholic Univ.), Micaela Bernardo (Univ. of Delaware), Brie Adamczyk (Univ. of Delaware), and Bart Stawicki (Univ. of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business).
Rotary Woof Walk
On Sunday May 15th, the SPBPA was one of the sponsors of the Woof Walk presented by the Rotary Club of Fanwood-Scotch Plains held at the Village Green. The event raised funds for the Scotch Plains Police K9 and Fanwood bicycle patrols.Even though the rain was on and off all morning, we had a great turnout!
Thank you to all that assisted and participated.
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Spring Planting
On May 6th, Brownie Troop 341 came out to plant beautiful spring flowers in the planters downtown.