The first to locate here was the ITT plant on Route 22. Today there are over 6000 people employed in the Forks and Palmer Industrial Parks. Two Industrial Parks were developed in Forks Township after the purchase of 120 acres.

When you travel East on Tatamy Martins Creek Road, in Forks Township, on the left just before the intersection of Uhler and Kesslersvill Roads you will see the completed Forks Industrial Park IV. This tract contains ten industrial lots fully improved including a bike path around the perimeter of the park. This tract was developed at a cost of more than 2.1 million. Currently in Forks Township we have available 29 acres on Glover Road known as Forks Industrial Park III, also we have two parcels consisting of one 17-acre tract and a 21-acre tract known as Forks Industrial Park V, which is on Richmond and Newlins Road.

The Palmer Industrial Park located on Tatamy Road was purchased in 1968. Today, all 17 lots are sold in Palmer with Plants built and occupied.

We’ve built a great economic tradition based on an outstanding work ethic and a well-trained work force; a location central to consumer and business markets; extensive natural resources; and the development of renowned academic, scientific, and medical institutions.

Today Pennsylvania remains at the core of America’s growth, leading the way with a dynamic mix of advanced technology, research and development, manufacturing, and more. By building on these strengths, Pennsylvania maintains a fertile environment to ensure economic growth. Our comprehensive incentive and financing programs and our positive business climate continue to attract many of the nation’s leading firms.

The Commonwealth has been at the forefront of creating a comprehensive strategy for development and growth. The advantages of doing business in Pennsylvania are many, and we are building on them through the Governor’s innovative programs and comprehensive package of incentives and financing. They are part of our commitment to deliver the Pennsylvania advantage to your business.

We want to be your new business partner. Together we will work to make you another “Pennsylvania Success Story”.

We still have an ambitious task ahead of us and we plan to continue to acquire land for industrial development. We also realize that restoring vacant commercial buildings within our area is an important element in the health of all business. To this end we have been successful in assisting the converting of empty buildings into new renovated owner occupied business. We will do what we can to put buildings and business together to build a stronger revitalized community. Our goal is the same as it was over forty years ago – IMPROVE the EMPLOYMENT scene by CREATING JOBS.