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 Institute will be closed today, Monday January 19th, in observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will reopen fo...
01/19/2026

The Institute will be closed today, Monday January 19th, in observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will reopen for regular business hours on the 20th.

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.

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169 N. Pennsylvania Avenue
Wilkes-Barre, PA
18701

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Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

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