The Institute for Public Policy & Economic Development

The Institute for Public Policy & Economic Development Community-based research and consulting firm

Research & consulting firm focusing on feasibility & market studies, impact repts, strategic, community & economic development plans and health assessment

The staff, Board of Directors, and Advisory Board of The Institute would like to wish you a very happy holiday season. W...
12/22/2025

The staff, Board of Directors, and Advisory Board of The Institute would like to wish you a very happy holiday season. We are thankful for our community that makes the work we do possible: our college partners, research underwriters, and our clients. Thank you for supporting data-driven research that strengthens communities across Northeastern Pennsylvania.

Please note: The Institute will close for winter break on December 24th and reopen on January 2nd.

May your holidays be full of warmth and cheer. We look forward to working with you in 2026!

The Institute Team: Teri, Jill, Sarah, Ethan, Tim, Brigitte, Michael, Emily, and Jean

Thank you to Peoples Security Bank & Trust for supporting our work as an underwriter. Your donation helps us provide res...
12/17/2025

Thank you to Peoples Security Bank & Trust for supporting our work as an underwriter. Your donation helps us provide research and data that supports communities across our region.

We’re proud to support The Institute for Public Policy & Economic Development with a $2,500 underwriting contribution to help advance data-driven research that strengthens communities across Northeastern Pennsylvania.

Their work supports informed decision-making on key issues impacting our region — and we’re glad to be part of it.


Photo L-R: Jerry Champi, CEO, Peoples Security Bank & Trust; Jill Avery-Stoss, MBA, President, The Institute; and Teri Ooms, MBA, CEO, The Institute.

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our friends and followers! Our offices will be closed for the holiday, reopening for regula...
11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our friends and followers! Our offices will be closed for the holiday, reopening for regular business hours on Monday, December 1st.

The Institute polls students at 14 local colleges, universities and professional schools twice annually. The spring poll...
11/26/2025

The Institute polls students at 14 local colleges, universities and professional schools twice annually. The spring poll asks about their post-graduation plans, their perceptions, attitudes and opinions on NEPA and their interest in living and working here after graduation.

Read the full 2025 spring student poll on our website: https://buff.ly/PWzbFQS

The Institute's quarterly newsletter is now available. Read about the A.T.L.A.S. Mapping Tool, get a preview of our 2026...
11/25/2025

The Institute's quarterly newsletter is now available. Read about the A.T.L.A.S. Mapping Tool, get a preview of our 2026 Task Force research, and see what else is new at The Institute!

https://buff.ly/PtMqJ3l

Alana Roberts and Don Brominski, Co-chairs of the Energy Task Force, discuss ways to address anticipated energy shortage...
11/24/2025

Alana Roberts and Don Brominski, Co-chairs of the Energy Task Force, discuss ways to address anticipated energy shortages in the future. This video was originally presented at the 2025 Indicators event on May 20, 2025. All of our task force videos are available now on our YouTube page.

Alana Roberts and Don Brominski, Co-chairs of the Energy Task Force, discuss ways to address anticipated energy shortages in the future. This video was origi...

The health and health care section of the Indicators report identifies key health indicators in Pennsylvania, as well as...
11/20/2025

The health and health care section of the Indicators report identifies key health indicators in Pennsylvania, as well as Lackawanna, Luzerne, and Wayne Counties. These indicators encompass metrics related to physical and mental health, health resources, insurance, and both healthy and unhealthy habits.

All of the Health and Health Care Indicators are available on our online dashboard: https://buff.ly/nRm02vT

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