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Building Resilient Communities: Your Strategic Partner in Housing and Homelessness
The housing landscape is evolving faster than ever, and communities across the country are feeling the strain. With issues like housing instability,...
Where Veterans Land, Communities Grow—and Get Stronger
Veterans who put down roots in a community bring more than a resume. They bring lived experience, a service mindset, and the potential to strengthen...
TPMA and Northeast Indiana Early Childhood Coalition Launch Data Dashboard to Illuminate the Regional Childcare Landscape
TPMA launched an interactive dashboard created in partnership with the Northeast Indiana Early Childhood Coalition (NEIECC) to display data about...
The Exit Ramp Matters: Veteran Transition as a Community Imperative
Over 200,000 service members take off their uniforms every year and step into civilian life. That moment—what many call “the exit ramp”—is filled...
Why Our First Veterans Transition Webinar Matters — And Why Veteran Readiness Is the Next Step
Over 200,000 service members transition from the military to civilian life each year. For many, this is not a reset—it’s a continuation of a career...
Vermilion Advantage Partners with TPMA to Lead Comprehensive Feasibility Study on Regional Growth Initiatives
Vermilion, IL – May 22, 2025 – Vermilion Advantage is partnering with TPMA to conduct a Feasibility Study for Economic Development which will review...
TPMA National Advisor Chris Masingill Named President and CEO of Louisiana Central
Louisiana Central announced this week that Chris Masingill, a nationally respected leader in economic and community development and current National...
YIGBY: A Creative Solution to the Housing Crisis
Heads up Economic Development experts! We have yet another acronym to add to the vegetable soup. YIGBY – Yes, in God’s Backyard - is popping up in...
5 Immediate Steps for Companies to Kickstart Work-Based Learning
Technology moves fast. Markets shift overnight. Talent expectations are evolving. Companies that invest in workforce development today are the ones...
TPMA Selected to Lead Economic Development Strategy for the Town of Essex
TPMA has been selected by the Town of Essex to lead a comprehensive economic development strategy—a critical initiative designed to drive long-term...
TPMA Selected to Guide Volusia County ECHO Program Toward 2040 Vision
Volusia County has selected TPMA to spearhead the strategic planning process for its Environmental, Cultural, Historical, and Outdoor Recreational...
Progress in Addressing Affordable Housing Challenges in Frederick County Maryland
Frederick County is taking bold steps to address the housing affordability crisis by engaging TPMA to lead a comprehensive 10-Year Housing Study and...
From Pajamas to Paychecks: A (Mostly) Lighthearted Look at Economic Trends in 2025
Well, folks, 2024 was quite the rollercoaster, wasn’t it? It was a year of wild swings, unexpected turns, and a whole lot of divided opinions. It...
2025 Workforce Insights: Opportunities Amidst Change
There is a lot of uncertainty among workforce development professionals right now. All eyes are on Washington as we wait for WIOA reauthorization...
TPMA Founder Tom Miller Honored with Sagamore of the Wabash Award at 35th Anniversary Gala
On November 6, 2024, TPMA marked a milestone with a spectacular 35th Anniversary Gala at the Indiana State Museum. The evening celebrated the firm’s...