The mission of the The Center for Research and Economic Development, Inc. is to create regional wealth through entrepreneurial initiatives, research, and workforce training.

Key Partners

• East Stroudsburg University of PA
• ESU Center for Research and Economic Development
• Pensylvania Angel Network
• Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeast PA
• S.I.D.E. Corp., New Ventures Commercial Park
• Northampton Community College
• PA CareerLink
• County Commissioners
• Pensylvania Angel Network
• Association of University Parks (AURP)
• Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
• University City Science Center
• National Association of Business Incubators (NBIA)
• PA Keystone Innovation Zones (KIZ)
• WEDnetPA
• New Pennsylvania.com
• PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
• Pocono Mountain Economic Development Corporation
• Pocono Mountain Chamber of Commerce
• Pocono Mountain Bureau
• Northeast Pennsylvania Alliance
• Great Valley Technology Alliance
• Penn's Northeast
• PA Governor's Action Team (GAT)
• Redevelopment Authority of Monroe County
• Pocono Health Systems
• Sanofi Pasteur
• Backbone Security
• Monroe County Conservation District
• Small Business Development Center
• Mid–Atlantic Venture Funds