PPA Launches a New Chapter With Move to Prudden Tech Center
A new era is dawning for Public Policy Associates (PPA) as the research and consulting firm prepares to relocate to a modern, flexible workspace in the Prudden Tech Center beginning...
ViewThroughout the year, we like to share each of our success stories. Each news item is an opportunity to learn about an important topic or finding, discover something new about one of our team members, or keep up to date with the research activities in our office. Below you can find our most recent postings.
PPA Proud to Sponsor the 2025 Michigan Food as Medicine Summit
Public Policy Associates (PPA) was proud to sponsor the Michigan Food as Medicine Summit, which was held in East Lansing on October 7-8, 2025. This critical event brought together policymakers,...
ViewIn Remembrance of Doug Drake
This memorial was written by Jeffrey Padden, founder of PPA. Doug Drake’s obituary and celebration of life information can be found here. Doug was a terrific guy. I knew him...
ViewMeet Anna Jacobsen and Diana Trejo of CityWise
Recently, PPA and CityWise announced a strategic partnership. As explained in the press release, “the two firms will collaborate on targeted projects by leveraging their respective strengths and capabilities. Both...
ViewPPA In-Service Day, July 2025 – Shuffleboard & Retirement Party
July 8 was a big day for our staff as we came together at the Lansing Shuffleboard & Social Club for our In-Service Day. It was an opportunity for all...
ViewPublic Policy Associates Leader to Present Research on Michigan CDFIs at International Conference
Public Policy Associates (PPA) is pleased to announce that Daniel J. Quinn, Ph.D., chief strategy officer, will present new research at the 2025 Society for the Advancement of Socio-Economics (SASE)...
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