Founded in 1982, ETC Institute is women-owned and is one of the leading community-based market research firms in the United States. The firm helps corporate, governmental and nonprofit organizations gather and interpret data from the general public and special interest groups about a wide range of issues. It has completed projects, including surveys, focus groups and stakeholder meetings for clients in more than 45 U.S. states. ETC Institute deals with issues related with transportation, parks and recreation, customer loyalty, employee research and political polling. The firm is affiliated with the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise. ETC Institute is located in Olathe, Kan.