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A collaboration among Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Johnson College, Keystone College, King’s College, Lackawanna College, Luzerne County Community College, Marywood University, Misericordia University, Penn State Scranton, Penn State Wilkes-Barre, The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education, University of Scranton & Wilkes University Lackawanna & Luzerne INDICATORS Forum 2019 Welcome! The Institute was founded on the belief that good decisions are driven by good data. Since 2004, it has been our mission to serve organizations and communities by providing empirical, objective re- search that drives discussion and informs action. For over a decade, Institute data and research on a wide range of topics have helped policymakers and community leaders from the public, private, and non-profit sectors understand and address some of the region’s biggest challenges. The annual Indicators Forum is our opportunity to share this data and research. Conversation from past Indicators events has been a driving force behind many economic and community revitalization initiatives that produce positive outcomes in Northeast Pennsylvania. It is our desire that the information in this year’s program will provoke thought and discussion that reveal new priorities and continue to advance our region. Information — Insight — Impact A collaboration among Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Johnson College, Keystone College, King’s College, Lackawanna College, Luzerne County Community College, Marywood University, Misericordia University, Penn State Scranton, Penn State Wilkes-Barre, The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education, University of Scranton and Wilkes University 2019 Indicators Sponsors & Research Partners Academic Partners Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Johnson Keystone College, King’s College, Lackawanna College, Luzerne County Community College, Marywood University, Misericordia University, Penn State Scranton, Penn State Wilkes-Barre, The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education, University of Scranton & Wilkes University Research Partners Event Sponsors Signature Underwriters Andrew J. Sordoni Foundation Platinum Sponsor Luzerne County The Wright Center for Community Health PPL Electric Utilities Sordoni Family Foundation Gold Sponsors NET Credit Union Contributing Underwriters Power Engineering Corporation Borton-Lawson Prudential Retirement Services Commonwealth Health Systems Geisinger Health System Silver Sponsor Mohegan Sun Pocono The Scranton Plan Supporting Underwriters Bronze Sponsor Berkshire Asset Management Community Bank BlackOut Design Peoples Bank & Trust Classic Properties Penns Northeast Greater Hazleton CANDO Quandel Construction Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Navient Individual Sponsor NET Credit Union John Cognetti Riggs Asset Management Carl Witkowski Sanofi Pasteur The Wright Center for Community Health UGI Utilities Wells Fargo Turning Information into Insight Many thanks to our partners! Community-Based Research Community-based research is at the core of the Institute’s mission. This work - funded by our academic part- ners and generous stakeholders - is made available to organizations and communities needing reliable re- search, data, and best practices to make smart decisions. Community-based research funding supports the Indicators Initiative, Task Force research, the Quarterly Eco- nomic Tracker, the College Student Poll, and the Institute’s Internship Program. Your willingness to help brings meaningful change to our communities! We would like to take this opportunity to extend a heartfelt thanks to our generous network of supporters, who care deeply about the future of the region they call home. Our work would not be possible without the energy and expertise of our academic and research partners, stakeholders, advisory board members, task force teams, and clients who entrust us to propose solutions and create opportunities. Our successes are your successes. Your commitment ensures that data and research will continue to fuel decisions that facilitate greater economic vitality for Northeast Pennsylvania. Quarterly Economy Tracker (QET) This intuitive quarterly publication presents economic and business trends affecting the region’s economy, along with up- to-date and relevant data. We thank The Willary Foundation, our Signature Underwriter, as well as our generous Supporting Underwriter, UGI Utilities, for providing the capital for the QET. Turning Information into Insight Indicators Initiative 2019 Indicators Report The Indicators program includes a presentation of the Lackawanna & Luzerne County Indicators Report, which tracks economic data and quality-of-life trends critical to the future of our region. The report provides reliable measurements of the driving forces be- hind community and economic vitality. The Indicators report is used for many purposes; most importantly, it educates the community and provides awareness to foster better strategic planning, goal setting, and policy development. The project is also intended to build consensus among regional lead- ership regarding high-priority issues and new measures to ensure fu- ture success. Think of the report as a gauge. It indicates how the region is progressing, and shines a warning light on areas where additional attention may be warranted. Indicators illuminate new and ongoing trends - both positive and negative - which may impact the region for years to come. These insights allow for active intervention with new initiatives and policies. In short, they propel momentum and impact. Task Force Presentations Each year, diverse groups of professionals convene as task forces. They draw from their respective fields of expertise to evaluate opportunities to improve our region in critical areas. Research and policy agendas are established in June, and The Institute’s research team prepares the reports to be presented at the following year’s Indicators Forum. Task force research has served as a basis for statewide legislation, has been used in legislative testimony, and has helped organizations with strategic priorities and best practices. Education & Workforce Development Energy Health & Health Care Housing Jobs, Economy, & Economic Development Planning, Land Use, Transportation, & Infrastructure Turning Information into Insight Regional Indicators Agenda May 9, 2019 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM – Registration, Networking, Breakfast 9:00 AM - 9:20 AM — Welcome and Opening Remarks Patrick Leahy, Ed.D.— Chairman, The Institute and President, Wilkes University 9:20 AM – 11:15 AM — Presentation of Indicators, Task Force Reports, and Special Projects Research Indicators—Teri Ooms and Andrew Chew Joint Task Force on Economic Competitiveness—Lucyann Vierling Housing Task Force – Charles Kasko Health and Health Care Task Force – Steve Scheinman, MD Energy Task Force – Bill Sordoni Planning, Land use, Transportation, and Infrastructure Task Force – Marleen Troy, Ph.D. Special Projects Research Automation and Workforce Disruption in Northeastern PA — Christopher Ritter, Research Analyst Municipal Dashboard — Andrew Chew, Senior Research & Policy Analyst The Importance of High Quality Public Data— Andrew Chew, Senior Research & Policy Analyst Q&A—all 11:15 AM Adjourn Frank Joanlanne, Vice Chairman, The Institute and President / CEO, Borton-Lawson Research in Action Clarence Baltrusaitis, President & CEO, NET Credit Union Laura Ducceschi, President & CEO, Scranton Area Foundation Robert Durkin, President & CEO, Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce Christine Marcos, Program Officer, Moses Taylor Foundation Linda Thomas-Hemak, MD, President & CEO, The Wright Center for Community Health Turning Information into Insight Speaker Biographies (alphabetical order) Frank Joanlanne, Borton-Lawson Frank Joanlanne, President & CEO of Borton-Lawson, is a seasoned business leader with more than 25 years of experience leading strategic initiatives in a variety of settings. He was named Borton-Lawson’s President & CEO after originally joining the firm’s Board of Directors in 2009. Mr. Joanlanne was born in New York City, where he resided and worked until he and his family moved to Northeastern Pennsylvania in 2003. He is a graduate of New York University’s Stern School of Business, where he earned degrees in Economics, International Business and Foreign languages. He spent the first 15 years of his career on Wall Street managing international bond sales and trading operations for a number of banks. Prior to joining Borton-Lawson, Mr. Joanlanne was Senior Vice President at Frontier Communica- tions. Before joining Frontier, Frank was Senior Vice President of Penn Millers, where he also served as President of Penn Software and Technology Services and Senior Vice President of East ern Insurance. Charles Kasko, Simplex Homes As Director of Manufacturing, Kasko is responsible for all production and operations at both manufacturing facilities on the Simplex Campus. Charlie has been in the home building industry for over 33 years. During his career, he served as president of the Pennsylvania Builders Association, chairman of Builder Services Inc., life director for the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), national area chair- man for NAHB, BUILD-PAC chairman, Governmental Affairs Committee chairman, and vice chairman of the NAHB Research Center. Charlie was awarded the Distinguished Achieve- ment Award by the Pennsylvania Builders Association in 2011. Locally, Charlie is a past president of the Building Industry Association of NEPA, past presi-