Economic Development

Michelle Bisbing is the President of the Pocono Mountains Economic Development Corporation (PMEDC), appointed in July 2025 after more than two decades with the organization. In her leadership role, she oversees the operations of PMEDC and its affiliated authorities, guiding initiatives that drive business growth and regional economic vitality. [pmedc.com]

Before becoming President, Michelle served as PMEDC’s Vice President and Director of Marketing, where she led business attraction, retention, marketing initiatives, and grant administration. Her career began with 14 years in workforce development at Monroe County Job Training and Monroe County CareerLink. [pmedc.com], [peda.org]

Her impact has been widely recognized—most notably with the 2024 Developer of the Year Award from the Pennsylvania Economic Development Association, honoring her role in projects generating over $119 million in economic impact and approximately 1,500 jobs. [pennsnortheast.com]

Michelle serves on several regional boards, including Penn’s Northeast, the Monroe County Historical Association, the Pocono Counties Workforce Development Area, and AllOne Foundation & Charities. She also chairs the Tobyhanna Township Planning Commission, where she has served since 2014. [linkedin.com], [pmedc.com]

She holds a BA in Political Science and Journalism from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and maintains professional certification through PEDA