the business, industrial & Professional
Association of Palmer Township
“Helping your business while Helping our Community”
Pride in Palmer
Each quarter the BIP honors a business in the township for using Palmer Township in their advertising.
Community Awards
Each year the BIP honors individuals, organizations, and businesses for their contribution to Palmer Township.
GOLFING OUTING
Our largest fundraiser of the year, which supports our community projects. Please join us at our 2026 Outing on August 31st at Southmoore Country Club.
2026 BIP Golf Outing
August 31, 2025 – Southmoore Golf Club
August 31, 2025 – Southmoore Country Club
Click on the button for details, register to golf, or to become a sponsor.
The Business, Industrial & Professional Assoc. of Palmer Township
PO Box 3494 – Palmer, PA 18043
The Business, Industrial & Professional Assoc. of Palmer Township
PO Box 3494 – Palmer, PA 18043
July 22, 2026 General Membership Luncheon
This month’s luncheon will focus on employee health care and benefits. Speakers will be Dave Erickson and Kate Schreffler of BSI Corporate Benefits. Both Dave and Kate have many years of experience in the health insurance and benefits industry and can answer your questions on this important topic.
For more details and to register for the event, Click Here.
Supporting Cleaner, Safer Trails: New Dog Waste Station at Schoneck Creek
The BIP of Palmer has installed another dog waste station at the trailhead of the Schoneck Creek bike path off Corriere Road. This is the 11th dog waste station installed by the BIP along the multi-use paths at the Lehigh River, Schoneck, and Bushkill Creeks. The BIP also contributes 50% of the cost of yearly maintenance and replenishment of waste bags.
Dog waste stations along Palmer Township bike paths are essential for public health, environmental protection, and community enjoyment; providing convenient disposal options, reducing the spread of harmful bacteria and parasites, preventing nutrient-rich pet waste from contaminating stormwater and local waterways, while keeping paths clean and safe for cyclists, pedestrians, and children. The visible, well-maintained stations also encourage responsible pet ownership and demonstrate municipal commitment to shared public spaces, which can improve user experience and foster neighborhood pride in a cleaner, more welcoming trail network.
The BIP of Palmer would like to thank The Chrin Companies for again sponsoring the supplies for the popcorn stand at Palmer Community Weekend. The BIP has offered free popcorn to attendees at Community Weekend for many years; we are able to do this thanks to the generous financial support of the Chrin Companies.
BIP of Palmer announces new president for 2026
At the December Board of Directors meeting, Ken Marino was elected as president of the BIP for 2026. Ken has been a long-time member of the Board and has worked on a number of projects, most importantly the annual golf outing.
Ken Marino is a seasoned leader at Orbel Corporation located in the Industrial Park here in Palmer Township. Ken has played a key role in advancing precision manufacturing capabilities at Orbel, with deep experience in aerospace, defense, and electronics markets. As Chairman of the Board and past president, Ken has focused on operational excellence, innovation, and long-term strategic growth for the company.
Ken has been a very active member of the community, serving as President of the Palmer Kiwanis Club, President of the Master Association of Metal Finishers, a board member of the Photo Chemical Milling Institute, and a board member at St. Joseph’s College of Maine, his alma mater.
Since 1961 Orbel Corporation’s military-aerospace business has been delivering precision photoetched processing, metal finishing, heat treating and fabrication services tailored to the stringent demands of defense and aerospace programs. With deep expertise in specialty chemistries, tight process control, and rigorous quality systems (including compliance with aerospace specifications and standards), Orbel supports critical applications across airframes, engine components, and subsystem assemblies.
BIP 48th Annual Awards Banquet
In November, the Business Industrial & Professional Association of Palmer Township BIP proudly presented the 48th Annual Awards Banquet. Those honored at the banquet included: Brenda DeGerolamo received the Booster Award; Rick Principato received the Principato Family Legacy Award; the Charles Chrin Companies received the Special Recognition Award; Craig Conner received the Community Service Award; and Brown Daub KIA received the Civic Trust Award.
Click here to view the Award Ceremony information.
From left to right in the picture are Rick Principato, Craig Conner, Debra Young, chairwoman of the BIP Award Committee, Mike Dalton, Brown Daub KIA, Craig Chrin, Brenda DeGerolamo, Charlie Chrin, Dennis Chrin, and Jeff Young, BIP President.
BIP Donates to the Miracle League of Northampton County
At the BIP Awards Banquet, BIP member and director of the Palmer 5k race and walk Jeff Kicska, made a very generous donation to BJ Metz, president of the Miracle League of Northampton County. Since the beginning of the Palmer 5K, fourteen years ago the BIP has donated the proceeds of this event to MLNC. The players and members of the Board of Directors very much appreciate the continued support of the BIP.
2025 Palmer5K
The 14th Annual BIP Palmer5K race and walk was held on August 16th as part of the Palmer Community Days. There were 337 registered participants and 298 who completed the race. Both of which set a record. Below are the men’s and women’s overall winners. To see the race results, Click Here.
To view all the pictures of the event, Click Here.
The BIP thanks all of the participants, Jeff Kicska (event manager), sponsors, volunteers, and Lori Zrebiec for taking all the pictures of the event. The proceeds of this event will be donated to the Miracle League of Northampton County, who deeply appreciate the donation.
Men’s Overall Winner
Evan Guydish
Winning time 17:06:20
Women’s Overall Winner
Virginia Kraus
Winning Time 17:42:32
Giving back to the community
Contact Information
BIP, Inc.
PO Box 3494
Palmer, PA 18043
Phone: (610) 253-7191
Ask for Brenda DeGerolamo
bdegerolamo@palmertwp.com
