Division of Economic Development & Entrepreneurship

The Innovation Center building at night

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.

  • Innovation Center

    Innovation Center

    The region's hub for entrepreneurship.

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  • Economic Outlook Summit

    Economic Outlook Summit

    Assessing the economic pulse of the region.

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Team

  • Mary Frances Postupack  Image

    Mary Frances Postupack

    Vice President for Economic Development and Entrepreneurship

    mpostupack@esu.edu

    (570) 422-7920

    562 Independence Road

  • Nicole Chinnici  Image

    Nicole Chinnici

    Laboratory Director

    nchinnici@esu.edu

    (570) 422-7892

    562 Independence Road

  • Breanna Betarie  Image

    Breanna Betarie

    Director Career Development & Workforce Planning

    bbetarie@esu.edu

    (570) 422-3045

    University Center, 2nd Floor

  • Patrice Dume  Image

    Patrice Dume

    Director Business Accelerator & Entrepreneurship

    pdume@esu.edu

    (570) 422-7953

    562 Independence Road

  • Michael Moreno Image

    Michael Moreno

    Manager, Entrepreneurship & Leadership Center

    mmoreno4@esu.edu

    (570) 422-7995

    562 Independence Road

  • Eric Rusiewicz  Image

    Eric Rusiewicz

    Career Advisor

    erusiewicz@esu.edu

    (570) 422-3035

    University Center

  • Ateshia Campbell  Image

    Ateshia Campbell

    Department Secretary

    acampbel18@esu.edu

    (570) 422-3219

    University Center, 2nd Floor

  • Lori Kapes Image

    Lori Kapes

    Clerical Assistant

    lkapes@esu.edu

    (570) 422-7905

    562 Independence Road

  • Iris V. Garcia  Image

    Iris V. Garcia

    Executive Assistant

    igarcia8@esu.edu

    (570) 422-7956

    562 Independence Road

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