120 Wyoming Avenue Third Floor 7 South Main Street, Suite 201 Scranton, PA Wilkes-Barre, PA

120 Wyoming Avenue Third Floor 7 South Main Street, Suite 201 Scranton, PA Wilkes-Barre, PA The Institute’ s Mission The Institute’s Mission is to assist in the revitalization of cities, counties, states, non- profits, and business through the utilization of the Center’s expertise and resources, including its member University and Colleges. Their respective faculty and students are used as resources to facilitate effective and efficient government, to disseminate best practices, to conduct applied research, and strategy development.

120 Wyoming Avenue Third Floor 7 South Main Street, Suite 201 Scranton, PA Wilkes-Barre, PA History Challenge Grant & Wilkes University Other Higher Education Institutions Model Faculty & Student Involvement Future

120 Wyoming Avenue Third Floor 7 South Main Street, Suite 201 Scranton, PA Wilkes-Barre, PA Partners Keystone College King’s College Luzerne County Community College Marywood University Misericordia University Penn State Wilkes-Barre University of Scranton Wilkes University +18 business leaders and/or their companies

120 Wyoming Avenue Third Floor 7 South Main Street, Suite 201 Scranton, PA Wilkes-Barre, PA Services Research ReportsResearch Reports and best practices related to city and county planning, economic and community development, and redevelopment. Action Plans to assist local governments in operations, programs, and planning. EducationEducation through white papers, seminars, workshops, and news articles on a variety of topics relating to urban planning, economic and community development, education, growth, regionalism, sustainability and government programs & operations for local government.

120 Wyoming Avenue Third Floor 7 South Main Street, Suite 201 Scranton, PA Wilkes-Barre, PA Technical Assistance Technical AssistanceTechnical Assistance including data gathering and analysis, literature reviews, economic analyses, marketing studies and strategic and comprehensive plan development This also includes feasibility studies and policy analysis for business and non-profit clients.

120 Wyoming Avenue Third Floor 7 South Main Street, Suite 201 Scranton, PA Wilkes-Barre, PA Client Driven Projects Housing Strategy Wi-Fi Feasibility Study Volunteers in Medicine Asset Mapping Project/ Development Plan MCC: Community Toolkit Nanticoke Strategic Plan Nanticoke Act 47 Recovery Plan Food Processing Industry – Workforce Development Study Luzerne County Strategic Tourism Marketing Plan Luzerne County Cultural Plan Great Valley Technology Alliance: Technology Indicators City of Wilkes-Barre Economic and Community Development Strategy WSW Impact Report Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Penguins

120 Wyoming Avenue Third Floor 7 South Main Street, Suite 201 Scranton, PA Wilkes-Barre, PA “The strength of the Center lies in its ability to do policy research, analyze options, and consult with communities on issues that matter to them and in its capacity to convene leaders from business, government, and education to create and implement a vision for the revitalization of northeastern Pennsylvania.” Dr. Joseph (Tim) Gilmour President, Wilkes University

120 Wyoming Avenue Third Floor 7 South Main Street, Suite 201 Scranton, PA Wilkes-Barre, PA Recent Reports County Migration Patterns Birth & Death Rate Analysis The Impact of Arts, Culture, Recreation, and Venue on Community Revitalization Regionalism: A Primer University/Community Partnerships The State of K-12 Education County Business Patterns Marcellus Shale

120 Wyoming Avenue Third Floor 7 South Main Street, Suite 201 Scranton, PA Wilkes-Barre, PA Additional Work Quarterly Newsletters Op-Ed Pieces Indicators Report Specialty Topics

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