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Public Policy Associates Included on List of GSA Suppliers

Public Policy Associates, Inc. (PPA) has been approved by the federal General Services Administration (GSA) as a supplier of Management, Organizational, and Business Improvement Services. Federal, state, and local agencies use GSA vendor lists as a source of pre-approved contractors with negotiated pricing.

PPA President Discusses Growing Need for Health Care Workers

Public Policy Associates, Inc. (PPA) President Jeffrey D. Padden says federal health care reforms will dramatically increase the employment demand for certain health care professions. Mr. Padden was a guest on the Michigan Business Network's "Michigan Business Beat," hosted by Chris Holman.

Charter Schools Underperforming, PPA President's Analysis Shows

Michigan's charter schools are disproportionately among the lowest-performing schools in Michigan, Public Policy Associates, Inc. (PPA) President Jeffrey D. Padden concluded in an analysis of data from a Center for Michigan study.

PPA President Discusses Entrepreneurship, Philanthropy on Michigan Business Network

Public Policy Associates, Inc. President Jeffrey D. Padden discussed in an interview a new public poll showing the public's support of entrepreurship as a strategy for strengthening the economy.

Michigan Faces Health Care Workforce Shortage, PPA Researchers Warn

The Supreme Court's decision upholding the Affordable Care Act will accelerate Michigan's looming shortage of health care workers, Public Policy Associates Inc. (PPA) President Jeffrey D. Padden and Senior Project Manager Laurence S. Rosen warned in an opinion column in the Detroit News.

Michigan residents Understand Value of Entrepreneurs, Poll Shows

An overwhelming majority of Michigan residents see entrepreneurs as critical to the state's economic future, a new poll says. And they want children to be learning about entrepreneurship as a career option by middle school.

PPA Study on Entrepreneurial Activities at Universities Draws Media Attention

PPA Survey Finds Entrepreneurial Activities Exploding at Universities

Entrepreneurial activities are rapidly expanding at Michigan’s 15 public universities, according to a new survey by the Michigan Sense of Place Council. The survey was conducted by Public Policy Associates, Inc. (PPA).

PPA's Diversity Work Featured in Greater Business Monthly

Public Policy Associates, Inc. (PPA) is prominently featured in this month's Greater Lansing Business Monthly’s package of articles on workplace diversity in mid-Michigan.