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, an ongoing 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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Fitness Revolution
(973) 722-7792
Six Interior Designs
(908)517-1121
Derco Office Solutions
(908)464-3000
Joseph P. Cole, CPA
(908)791-1040
Rotary Woof Walk
Join us for the Second Annual Rotary Woof Walf on Sunday May 20th. The event raises funds for the Scotch Plains Police K9 and Fanwood bicycle patrols.
rotarywoofwalk.com
Grand Openings
We welcome Florence Ravioli to Park Avenue!
Ralph and Cindy have moved to 391 Park Ave and have done a wonderful job remodeling the place.
Stop in and say hello -- and don't forget to try the meatball sliders!
Six Interior Designs has opened a showroom at 383 Park Avenue. Joanne Robins has a great selection of window treatments, wall coverings & more!
Drop in and see what lovely things she has done with the space.
Scotch Plains Agent Recognized for Outstanding Volunteerism
Allstate New Jersey Insurance Company exclusive agent Nelson Espeland received the Allstate Agency Hands in the Community Award for distinguished community service. With this award came a $1,000 grant from The Allstate Foundation for Homefirst Interfaith Housing and Family Services, Inc. Allstate New Jersey agents have a proud history of putting their Good Hands® to work in supporting New Jersey communities, promoting volunteerism and providing financial resources to enable local organizations to help others.
“The Allstate Agency Hands in the Community Award celebrates the spirit of service. Commitment to our communities is a natural extension of what we do every day – protecting people and making their lives more secure,” said Bill Ballinger, president of Allstate New Jersey Insurance Company. “With support from The Allstate Foundation, Nelson and Homefirst are making New Jersey a better, safer place to live.”
Homefirst is an organization dedicated to providing housing and social services to the homeless. Espeland is currently the vice president of the Board of Trustees. He has been involved with Homefirst since 2003 and has worked with the organization to help it with its fundraising efforts and in its quest to secure transitional housing units for the homeless.
The Allstate Foundation awards $2 million every year to nonprofit organizations across the country in honor of dedicated Allstate agency owners who give back. To be eligible for nomination, Allstate New Jersey agents must be a current and active volunteer or lead a nonprofit of their choice. For more information, visit www.allstatefoundation.org.
If you haven't heard, John's Meat Market has won the NJ Monthly Magazine "Best Of NJ" award for the 3rd year in a row!
Stop in an give Vinnie a hug.
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).
Spring Planting
On May 6th, Brownie Troop 341 came out to plant beautiful spring flowers in the planters downtown.