East Stroudsburg University Division of Economic Development & Entrepreneurship (EDE)
East Stroudsburg University Division of Economic Development & Entrepreneurship (EDE) addresses the critical role higher education plays in economic development to position the university as a leader in innovation, entrepreneurship, research, and workforce training.
Mission: The ESU division of Economic Development and Entrepreneurship's mission is to generate innovative and entrepreneurial initiatives that enrich the university's learning environment and engage the greater community in driving economic growth.
Vision: The ESU division of Economic Development and Entrepreneurship will be recognized as a catalyst for university-based economic development and entrepreneurship that transforms the region.
The EDE team works closely with students, faculty, staff and business partners in addressing regional, national and international economic development opportunities.
Team
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Mary Frances Postupack
Vice President for Economic Development and Entrepreneurship
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Nicole Chinnici
Laboratory Director of DNA Lab
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Breanna Betarie
Director Career Development & Workforce Planning
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Eric Rusiewicz
Career Advisor for Career Development & Workforce Planning
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Ateshia Campbell
Department Secretary for Career Development & Workforce Planning
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Partners
- Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern PA (BFTP)
- Carbon Chamber & Economic Development Corporation
- International Business Innovation Association (INBIA)
- Monroe County Commissioners
- Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance (NEPA)
- Northampton Community College
- PA CareerLink
- PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
- PA Keystone Innovation Zones (KIZ)
- Pennsylvania Angel Network
- Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
- Pike County Economic Develpment Authority
- Pocono Chamber of Commerce
- Pocono Mountain Economic Development Corporation
- Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB)
- Small Business Development Center
- TecBridge
- University City Science Center
- University Economic Development Association (UEDA)
- Wayne County Economic Development Corporation
- WEDnetPA
Street Address
562 Independence Rd.
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
From New York City & points east
Follow Interstate 80 West (it crosses the George Washington Bridge as it leaves New York City) to the toll bridge at the Delaware River, which serves as the border between New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Continue on I-80 West for about 1.5 miles and take Exit 309, the Marshalls Creek exit. Make a left at the traffic light onto Rt. 447 North. Make the next left onto Brown Street. The ESU Innovation Center is approximately 500 feet on the right.
From Trenton & points southeast
From Trenton, take NJ 31 North to US 46 West to Interstate 80 West. Follow I-80 West to the toll bridge at the Delaware River, which serves as the border between New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Continue on I-80 West for about 1.5 miles and take Exit 309, the Marshalls Creek exit. Make a left at the traffic light onto Rt. 447 North. Make the next left onto Brown Street. The ESU Research & Business Park, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center is approximately 500 feet on the right.
From Philadelphia & points south
Follow the northeast extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, Interstate 476, north to the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton exit (Interstate 78/US 22). Exit at the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton exit, and go east, following I-78 East/US 22 East. After a short distance, I-78 East and US 22 East split. At the split, stay to the right, following US 22 East. Take US 22 East to the exit for PA 33 North; this exit is located a few miles east of the Lehigh Valley International airport. Follow PA 33 north. After fifteen miles or so, PA 33 North and US 209 North split. Follow US 209 North for about ten miles when it merges into I-80 East. Follow I-80 East to Exit 309, the Marshalls Creek exit. Make a left at the traffic light onto Rt. 447 North. Make the next left onto Brown Street. The ESU Innovation Center is approximately 500 feet on the right.
From Harrisburg & points southwest
Follow Interstate I-78 East to Allentown. I-78 East will join with US 22 East along the way. Just west of Allentown, I-78 East and US 22 East split. At the split, stay to the right, following US 22 East. Take US 22 East to the exit for PA 33 North; this exit is located a few miles east of the Lehigh Valley International airport. Follow PA 33 north. After fifteen miles or so, PA 33 North and US 209 North split. Follow US 209 North for about ten miles when it merges into I-80 East. Follow I-80 East to Exit 309, the Marshalls Creek exit. Make a left at the traffic light onto Rt. 447 North. Make the next left onto Brown Street. The ESU Innovation Center is approximately 500 feet on the right.
From State College & points west
Follow I-80 East to Exit 309, the Marshalls Creek exit. Make a left at the traffic light onto Rt. 447 North. Make the next left onto Brown Street. The ESU Innovation Center is approximately 500 feet on the right.
From Scranton & points northwest
Follow Interstate 380 South to Interstate 80. Follow I-80 East to Exit309, the Marshalls Creek exit.Make a left at the traffic light onto Rt. 447 North. Make the next left onto Brown Street. The ESU Innovation Center is approximately 500 feet on the right.
Contact Us
Campus Address
ESU Innovation Center
562 Independence Road
(570) 422-7920
Vice President, Economic Development & Entrepreneurship
Mary Frances Postupack
mpostupack@esu.edu



