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August/September 2009
President’s Perspective..................... 2
Welcome New Investors...............3-4
Significant Investments Help Spur Growth in Southern Erie County Communities.................................... 6-9
Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership Mission Statement Leadership to attract, retain and expand business.
Board of Directors
Gregory S. Baldwin Jr. John J. Barber John C. Bloomstine C. Angela Bontempo Dr. Jack D. Burke Kurt F. Buseck Carl M. Carlotti Terrence W. Cavanaugh Rosanne Cheeseman Gary L. Clark Joel Deuterman Harvey E. Downey Mary L. Eckert Dr. Antoine M. Garibaldi Thomas C. Hoffman Thomas Kennedy Leonard Kosar John P. Leemhuis, Jr
John T. Malone James E. Martin James W. Martin Michael P. Martin Char Mashyna Marlene D. Mosco James R. Napier James Rutkowski Jr. James A. Schaffner Matthew Schultz Timothy G. Shuttleworth Ronald A. Steele Noreen A. Stegkamper David M. Tullio Russell S. Warner Michael Weber Thomas J. Wedzik Matt Wiertel
President/CEO Jim Dible
Vice President, Chamber Claudia Thornburg
Vice President, Economic Development Jacob A. Rouch
Vice President, Growth Partnership Mary Bula
Editor
In July, Erie hosted a VIP tent for craft brewers and industry media at the Oregon Brewers Festival in Portland, Ore., to share why Erie is the perfect location for brewers looking to expand operations and break into new markets on the East Coast. Above, Tap Into Erie’s Michael Pistone and Jake Rouch welcome John Lundholm of Grand Teton Brewing Company in Lafayette, Calif. to the Tap Into Erie tent. Read the full story on page 22. On the Cover: A beautiful vineyard in North East (Photo by Art
Eastern Erie County Communities Invest for Tomorrow................... 12-13
West County Businesses Finding Ways to Navigate Through Economic Times..........................18-20
Tap Into Erie Creates Buzz with West Coast Brewers................... 22-23
Celebration of Excellence 2009.................................................26-27
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Contributing Writers Diane Chido Jennifer Duda Jennifer Smith
Photography Art Becker
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The human soil runs deep in the Erie region. That’s the idea behind this edition of your ERIE Magazine. Calling attention to the good people, projects and unique businesses in the southern, eastern and western parts of our region. Our organization is the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership. We know the Erie region can’t be successful if that success does not include Corry, Waterford, Girard, North East, Harborcreek, Edinboro, Union City, and every other community in the region. We are all in this together. You meet good people wherever you go, and while we are each justifiably fiercely proud of where we live and work and play within the region, we are indelibly linked to one another in our efforts to constantly improve the region. So no matter where you live or work in the region, you should take pride when you read about the following efforts:
Girard: Borough Manager Rob Stubenbort says new small businesses continue to open, including a used car business, real estate agent, restaurant, etc. Girard and Lake City are also focusing on promoting the area’s world-class fishing, and are working with the Fish and Boat Commission to develop a map of western Erie County to highlight the fishing opportunities for visitors.
Edinboro: Growth is afoot, and not only at Edinboro University. Read about The Friends of the Edinboro Library who led the charge that resulted in a new location for the community library and a 64 percent increase in circulation. Or the Main Street Beautification program, or the Edinboro Growth Initiative, both designed to plan for a bright future for Edinboro.
Corry: Read about the Corry Industrial Roundtable’s community partnerships to plan for the future while addressing today’s needs, and about revitalization efforts of downtown Corry storefronts.
Union City: The Union City Pride group is working on a number of revitalization projects and creation of a Community Foundation. The annual Gathering at French Creek attracts more visitors every year. Borough Council’s program to demolish abandoned buildings and a feasibility grant for broadband access are only part of the community’s revitalization work.
North East: A newly formed partnership of downtown businesses promises to enhance North East’s attractiveness to local residents and visitors.
Waterford: The abundant recreational areas provide minimal tax revenue, so re-zoning efforts have begun to grow the tax base with commercial land designations. Read about the success of Port Farms Fall family harvest activities for visitors. And about how Glenn Troyer Farms, Inc. have diversified from a focus on farming potatoes into many other areas. Albion: Mark Kulyk of Rogers Bros. reports that while business for most other heavy load trailer manufacturers is down about 60 percent, Rogers’ business is up this year.
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Cranesville: Receiving certification from the American Petroleum Institute will allow Mikron Valve and Manufacturing, Inc. to sell ball and check valves to major oil, gas and nuclear companies around the world, and allow the company to expand.
Harborcreek: Razing of the Harborcreek Mall, revamping of zoning and streamlining of many processes are all seen as a way to invite businesses to locate in Harborcreek.
All of what you will read in this edition no doubt only scratches the surface of all the hard work by folks with commitment to their portion of the Erie region. The Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership and our partners at VisitErie are engaged in “Attraction Marketing.” We want to attract visitors to the Erie region and we want to attract businesses to locate in the region. We are grateful that because the human soil runs deep here, people with pride in their communities enable us to present a positive image of the Erie region to the rest of the world.
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Providing personalized unbiased financial advice as well as retirement and insurance services to the community. Mr. Adam Nelson 4622 Buffalo Road Erie, PA 16510 (814) 897-9892
Sunshine Cleaning & Janitorial Services
Since 1996, we’ve been offering area businesses and home owners a range of services from contract janitorial needs to construction clean-ups to window cleaning, pressure washing and gutters. Ms. Molly Herr P.O. Box 10185 Erie, PA 16514 (814) 860-8250
Pharmacy Innovations Compounding pharmacy. Ms. Darcy Rhinehart 3330 West 26th Street Suite 31 Erie, PA 16506 (814) 838-2102
A premier, full-service styling salon and spa, providing the finest in cutting styling and coloring services. Facials, massage and air brush tanning. Open seven days a week. Ms. Stacy Morgan 2565 West 8th Street Erie, PA 16505 (814) 464-9400
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Moore Research helps businesses grow by finding out what their customers/potential customers think about their new or existing products or services through opinion research. Ms. Colleen Moore Mezler 2675 West 12th Street Erie, PA 16505 (814) 835-4100
Peterson Import LLC Commercial real estate management. Mr. Michael Peterson 436 West 12th Street Erie, PA 16501 (814) 455-7430
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General Exterminating Company Erie’s oldest (and original) family-owned pest control company. We offer both corrective and preventative pest control for residential and commercial clients. Ms. Donna Reese 5526 Peach Street Erie, PA 16509 (814) 864-4984 (continued next page)
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Long-term care facilities: nursing home, adult day care, Alzheimer’s facility, independent living and assisted living with personal care. Sister Phyllis McCracken 607 East 26th Street Erie, PA 16504-2887 (814) 459-0621
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Trade association of companies using technology to become globally competitive. Acts as a neutral third party counselor for technology deployment, aggregation of services and internet solutions, university partnerships and technology training. Ms. Nicole Zehnder 130 West 8th Street Erie, PA 16501 (814) 459-6261
Hunter Erie Truck Sales Truck and tractor sales and service. Mr. Wade Calderwood 8125 Wattsburg Road Erie, PA 16509 (814) 825-3330
Bay City Associates in Podiatry, Inc. Medical and surgical care of foot, ankle and lower leg. Dr. Frederick J. Tomassi 3901 Liberty Street Erie, PA 16509 (814) 864-2360
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Coppola Enterprises, Inc. A management and information technology consulting firm with more than 20 years experience helping client organizations achieve successful and profitable futures. Mr. Jason Morris 680 North Main Street Meadville, PA 16335 (814) 333-8382
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Significant investments help Erie County communities By Diane Chido
Significant investment and collaboration in southern Erie County have helped transform the communities of Edinboro, Union City and Waterford and create unique destinations for shopping, history and education. In Edinboro, the university has invested over $160 million in recent years to expand student housing; build a new student center, music center, human services educational building and sports and recreational facilities; and restore the original campus building, Academy Hall. The next major project is a $30 million expansion and renovation of Cooper Hall, Edinboro’s main science building. “The recent and ongoing construction has not only transformed the skyline of Edinboro University, but also our physical facilities now begin to rival the faculty expertise our students find in the classrooms, laboratories, and libraries,” said Dr. Jeremy D. Brown, president of Edinboro University. In addition, Dr. Brown notes that the university’s master plan calls for future innovative projects that will not only enhance the aesthetic beauty of the nearly 600-acre campus, but continue to elevate the university as a regional leader for functional architectural design in higher education. “This is an exciting time to be at Edinboro University,” says Dr. Brown. “Whether you’re a student or a member of our faculty and staff, or a resident of Edinboro Borough or
northwestern Pennsylvania, we’re all proud of the many facility accomplishments and of this transformation that so well serves our campus constituencies and the broader region beyond.” Although the university is the most well-known community asset, the current expansion activities on campus are just one part of the area’s growth and vibrancy. As you drive south on 1-79, it is hard to miss the changes that have taken place around this once-sleepy exit. The Wal-Mart Superstore, adjacent plaza, Sheetz, and the new Comfort Suites all indicate that growth is afoot.
Building a community library When the Erie County Public Library found itself in financial straits in the 1990s, a decision was made to close some branches, with Edinboro topping the list. A group of concerned citizens formed a non-profit organization to create a community library that would be separate of the county system. Public support of this initiative enabled Edinboro to create such a robust organization with its own funding stream that when the closure issue was revisited, Edinboro was placed at the top of the list of branches that would remain open, but not be built until 2011. The Friends of the Edinboro Library secured 6,000 square feet of space in the historic Culbertson Stables Square, enabling a move from its long-time location in the basement of the Borough Building. The new space, originally the stable at Culbertson Farm in the 1890s, which also housed a furniture store for many years, was purchased by Toby Froehlich, president of Coldwell Banker Select Realtors. Froehlich, a long-time community supporter, is proud of the community support and collaboration that led to the restoration of this historic landmark. “I love to look at old buildings and see the value in them. It was a pleasure to take a place with so much local history and get the buy-in from the library supporters and the other tenant, the Pennsylvania State Education Association,” says Froehlich. “They had the vision and were willing to do the work to bring it back into the life of the community.”
Culbertson Stables Square in Edinboro (Photo courtesy of Coldwell Banker Select, REALTORS)
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The library opened in December and within the first six months, circulation has increased by more than 64 percent over the previous year. As Bill Stafford of the “Friends”
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initiative states, “We have evolved from a rescue operation to a building organization and now remain in a supporting role to ensure the library remains strong well into the future.” This kind of independent spirit, civic pride, and public support is the tradition in Edinboro that is now being channeled into the Edinboro Main Street Project and the Growth Initiative.
Edinboro’s Main Street makeover “The set is in place, all we need are the players.” This is how Edinboro Mayor Mary Ann Horne describes the Main Street project aimed at sprucing up the downtown in an effort to draw university visitors and others to local shops and restaurants. The effort thus far has included new streetlights and streetscape enhancements such as landscaping, walkways, and benches, and individual efforts to brighten up business facades. This was the first step in the process to bring a number of varied businesses to transform the downtown into a center that will attract families and young people. In June, a group of business and community representatives met to answer one simple question: What should Edinboro look like in five years? New benches in downtown Edinboro are just one part of recent enhancements to the community’s streetscape. (Photo courtesy of Jason Horne)
“This is a grass-roots initiative in which the university is happy to play a supporting role,” says Kim Fabrizio, Dr. Brown’s executive assistant, “but the community is the catalyst.” Edinboro small business owners such as Renee Thayer-Allison, owner of coffee shop Eclectic Etceteras, exemplify the commitment to growing the community that has served it so well in the past. As chair of the Initiative’s events and promotions committee, ThayerAllison is proud of the grassroots efforts from all segments of the community and gives the borough credit for the improvements made so far. Now the discussion includes the feasibility of burying utilities, grants for additional façade improvements, and putting in new sidewalks to make Edinboro a walkable (continued next page)
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neighborhood community that brings people together for commerce and camaraderie. “We are gearing up for Homecoming weekend in the fall with a new Web site, drawing up a business district map, and looking into installing information kiosks along the streets, she said. “We also have an energetic community and a good relationship with the university that enables us to move ahead in the process.”
Celebrating the past and connecting to the future in Union City Union City was once called “The Chair Capital of the World,” due to its abundant lumber resources bringing sawmills and furniture makers from around the country through its Waterford’s historic gazebo in the community’s main park extensive railway network. This once (photo courtesy of Waterford Public Library) bustling trade hub realized the effects of industrial realignment, closing town with mosaics on the back depicting stories from factories, and lost jobs long before the current financial crisis. Union City’s history. The project is being made possible In order to bring Union City back to economic prosperity, through ArtsErie’s artist-in-residence program. Local the Borough Council is working on a number of initiatives, manufacturing firm MFG, is donating fiberglass molds for including demolishing abandoned buildings to reduce the benches as they did for the GoFish project in Erie. As blight and a recent State grant to conduct a feasibility study part of the Healthy Kids program, which has adults mentor on bringing highyoung people through artistic projects, the Union City speed broadband to school district art teachers and students are contributing the area to enhance artwork and researching historical facts for the project. connectivity. Borough Manager Cheryl Capela chairs a group called The Gathering at Union City Pride, working on a number of revitalization French Creek, projects including forming a non-profit community with its woodfoundation to tap into funding sources the municipality is working currently ineligible to receive. The diverse group working competitions toward economic development includes local business and Civil War people and the local chief of police, who has also designed reenactments, a fitness center for children. brings in a growing Mike Bocianowski, Ed Grout and Kathe Umlauf in front of the Union City Community Arts building on Main Street in Union City (photo courtesy of ArtsErie)
number of visitors each year. This year’s Gathering features a history tent with artwork by local students depicting aspects of Union City’s unique history. Ed Grout and Mike Bocianowski are leading a new effort to create a series of benches to be placed around
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Growing and expanding local businesses and attracting visitors Waterford is a charming rural community with abundant green space and large state gamelands that bring thousands of visitors to the area each year. The community’s primary commercial district is centered on a quaint and well-kept Main Street, with several blocks of enticing shops and restaurants.
However, Gary White, chair of the Board of Township Supervisors, notes that Waterford still needs to expand its tax base for future prosperity. “The recreational areas currently provide little or no tax revenue to the region, which has led our Board to begin rezoning some areas from agricultural to commercial.” Port Farms attracts visitors from all over the region with its Fall family harvest activities such as hayrides, a corn maze, baked goods and pumpkins. This year, Port Farms is adding pre-cut and cut-your-own Christmas trees to increase the number of visitors to Waterford around the holiday season. Owner Jerry Port says, “You try to do what you can to expand your own business, but when you can bring folks in from all over, you are doing something to help all local businesses. Gwen Bolyard, owner of Flowers by Gwendolyn, notes that Port Farms’ success in drawing visitors has inspired local businesses to bring a weekly farmer’s market to downtown Waterford. “It’s a nice way to bring the community together, giving local farmers a day when they can bring in their products and a place for new entrepreneurs who might like to start a business, selling pies or preserves or other products or services, a chance to get their feet wet.”
Ron Troyer of Glenn Troyer Farms, Inc., stresses that farming is not the only opportunity in Waterford. Troyer Farms has recently diversified from a focus on farming potatoes for over a half century to other crops such as strawberries and even gravel deposits that have allowed them to produce materials for the asphalt and
construction industries. Troyer has also begun developing real estate in and around the Waterford area. “The current climate may be the best it has been in years,” Troyer says. “This part of Erie County has a lot to offer in terms of resources and standard of living making it a great place to live with many unique opportunities.”
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Eastern Erie County communities invest for By Jennifer Smith
These days there aren’t many investments with guaranteed gains. That’s why the communities of eastern Erie County are putting their stock in innovative people and programs. Through revitalization, creative thinking and new partnerships, Corry, Harborcreek and North East are fueling today’s economy—and building for tomorrow’s. Look good, feel good Perhaps the most notable revitalization project in eastern Erie County has to do with what isn’t there any more. For decades the dilapidated Harborcreek Mall with its abandoned grocery store and parking lot full of weeds greeted drivers as they entered Harborcreek Township from Erie. Demolition of the former Harborcreek Mall, vacant for more than ten years, began this spring.
That’s until earlier this year when the township purchased the property and razed the retail strip. “Psychologically, we didn’t want an eyesore as the entrance to our community,” said Supervisor Dean Pepicello, who is now fielding questions from numerous developers interested in the cleaned-up site. Renovations don’t just bring new life to the building, they rejuvenate the entire area. “There’s a good feeling,” said Jane Roche, who as property manager of Hammond Rentals has helped renovate numerous locations in downtown Corry. “You feel better about yourself when you look good.” Hammond Rental’s renovation of the former Dollar General allowed downtown Corry to reinvent itself as a niche market. Today the space is home to the Whistle Stop, a 7,000-square-foot antique shop that draws 85 percent of its business from outside of Corry. North East is already well known for its wine. With the re-establishment of the former South Shore Wine Company, the Mazza family has turned Erie County’s oldest winery into the toast of the town. “This was as much about This stone wine cellar, which was home to Erie County’s first winery, preserving a landmark as has been restored and reopened a business opportunity,” to visitors for the first time since said Bob Mazza, who the 1920s. purchased the former South Shore Inn along Route 89 in 2006 and has since invested nearly $500,000 and countless hours into renovating the underground stone wine cellar and building which date to the 1860s.
Don’t underestimate details As the third largest municipality in Erie County, Harborcreek has a lot to offer—from population to transportation along the Bayfront Connector. And supervisors have taken steps to make locating in Harborcreek even more economically advantageous.
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tomorrow “We’ve expanded the LERTA tax exempt zones,—and in some cases reduced fees related to development,” said Pepicello, a member of the board of supervisors. Those simple changes, along with a decided effort to promote Harborcreek, have resulted in several new businesses including Hungry Howie’s Pizza which opened recently in the new University Gate Community Center near the Bayfront Connector and Station Road.
Roy Peters designed handcrafted waste bins with a wine theme to beautify downtown North East.
Making your town welcoming to retailers and consumers tops each community’s to-do list. In North East, more than 65 volunteers have been meeting as part of a Main Street program.
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Downtown North East
By merging with the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership (ERCGP), Harborcreek businesses become members of both the Harborcreek Chamber and the ERCGP.
You have to look no farther than Main Street to see the fruits of their labor. Every Thursday local farmers, crafters and businesses can be found at the newly created Farmer’s Market in Gibson Park.
It’s a unique relationship that combines the power and capacity of a regional chamber of commerce with the satisfaction and smallness of a local board of directors, said Dave Smith, who was president of the Harborcreek Chamber Board of Directors at the time of the merger.
Along the street, banners with bold purple and green toast the town’s grape heritage from atop the light posts while handcrafted wine-barrel waste receptacles welcome visitors to the downtown.
In Corry, members of the Corry Industrial Roundtable have been meeting monthly since 1992 to identify issues affecting the community.
“I wanted to help beautify the downtown,” said Roy Peters, a North East resident and business owner who volunteered to design and build the waste bins. “It’s everybody’s community—you should do your part.”
Better together Healthy, vital communities require collaboration and vision. In Harborcreek, a new partnership has the business community poised for a strong future.
As a group—the CEOs, business and community leaders—have formed a vision for Corry. They have produced very tangible results including expanding educational opportunities through the formation of the Corry High Ed Center, recruiting major retailers like Wal-Mart and increasing Internet access. “The visioning process got the community focused and is really why Corry continues to be successful,” said Kelly Goodsel, chairman of the Industrial Roundtable and president and CEO of Viking Plastics in Corry.
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West County businesses finding through economic times By Jennifer Duda
With the nation’s economy in turmoil, it’s no surprise that businesses everywhere are feeling the pinch. And while many local businesses are no exception, there are a few bright lights shining in this economic darkness— and some of them are right here in western Erie County. “We’ve had some businesses go under recently and of course, that hurts,” said Rob Stubenbort, past president of the Girard-Lake City Chamber of Commerce and Girard Borough secretary. “But businesses have been coming back and there’s always something happening.”
Utilizing existing space and talent When Lake City’s Copes-Vulcan plant closed in 2002, it was a major blow to the community. About 200 people lost their jobs when the company closed the facility to move operations to North Carolina. But the once deserted 288,000-square-feet facility is now alive once again, after York-Seaway, a full-service CNC machine shop, fabrication, and welding operation, moved into the building in the spring of 2007. York-Seaway manufactures a broad range of products; from small specialty parts, to large shafts, gear rings and working assemblies. Since it was founded in 1975 in a 2,800 square-foot facility in Millcreek Township, the company has continually added onto its facilities and relocated its operations to accommodate business growth. In 1998, the company moved to a 32,000-sqaure-foot facility in Fairview, but with more growth came the need for more space. Company President Rick York saw the former Copes-Vulcan plant as a perfect fit.
York-Seaway’s 32,000 square-foot facility in Lake City (photo courtesy of York-Seaway)
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“The facility was large enough to setup the various manufacturing processes of machining, welding and fabrication, large product assembly and material storage and have room for bringing in new work without affecting the product flow of the existing business,” said York. “I wanted to build the company workforce to provide jobs for the local people and utilize the industrial talents that this region is inherently known for.” York-Seaway uses most of the facility, although Eriez Magnetics also leases a portion of the building. There is also a 45,000-square-foot office building that is not currently being occupied. York said that the company, which employs nearly 75, has felt an impact from the tough economy but they have been able to endure the tough times by thinking ahead and maintaining a niche.
“I wanted to build the company workforce to provide jobs for the local people and utilize the industrial talents that this region is inherently known for.” — Rick York, President Copes-Vulcan
“The diversity of our customer base and the types of industries that we serve have allowed us to continue our operations, but at a reduced rate that is reflective of the current economic conditions,” he said. “But we continue to be proactive to find customers that require high quality parts and products for emerging green technologies, engineered products and specialized industries.”
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Investing in the west county for 100+ years Diversity and having a niche has also proven successful for another West County business. Rogers Brothers, Inc., has been an anchor of the Albion business community for 104 years, manufacturing low-bed heavy hauler trailers, used primarily to haul construction equipment, since 1905. And while many trailer manufacturers have seen a near-60 percent decline in business, says Rogers Brothers President Mark Kulyk, their business is actually up this year. He attributes this to several factors, including their decision to branch out into industries other than construction, including transportation, utilities and mining. “The construction industry has been hit hard by this economic downturn, so not relying solely on construction has
helped us,” Kulyk said. He also explained that because they are not a large company used to producing a high volume of products, Rogers, with 45 employees, hasn’t noticed a significant drop in customer demand. “In an economic environment like this, small can be good,” he said. “The secret to our success is that we have chosen to not overgrow. We also recognize that bad years can follow the good ones, so we’ve learned to take advantage of those good years. You have to be ready to duck and cover.”
Tapping the global marketplace One West County business that is definitely having a good year is Mikron Valve Manufacturer, Inc., in Cranesville. The company, which manufactures ball and check valves for many different industries across the (continued next page) 19
Fairview Girard Lake City nation, has recently received ISO-9001/2000 and ISO/ TS 29001 certifications from the American Petroleum Institute. This means that Mikron can now manufacture and sell valves to major oil, gas and nuclear companies both nationally and around the world. “This opens us up to a worldwide marketplace in the oil and gas industry,” said company President Mike Miczo. “We have very high expectations for this.” Mikron, which currently employs 18 and has been in business for 31 years, has produced valves used in such structures as the Sears Tower, the Empire State Building, and the former Twin Towers. Miczo explained that the need to expand and earn this certification came after he acquired Pittsburgh-based Miller Manufacturing about two years ago, which had been manufacturing valves for the HVAC, utilities and water industries for more than 100 years. He said the expansion of his business relied on the certifications, so he summoned the help of the Northwest Commission, Penn State Behrend, and Lisa Walters from Healthy Solutions Quality Consulting, LLC, to assist him with the application process. Eighteen months later, Mikron has these vital certifications, allowing them to do business with oil and gas companies
from all over the world, including China, where they recently sold 3,400 valves.
“I can do something that China can’t do because of regulations,” Miczo said. “This economic situation going on now hasn’t even affected us.”
Looking ahead Not only are some West County businesses finding ways to stay strong in these difficult times, but plenty of opportunities to boost the economies in these communities appear to exist. “There’s still some good rail infrastructure in West County,” said Bob Spaulding, director of economic development for Erie County. “That could lend itself to the possibility of moving cargo in and out of Erie County.” Spaulding adds that because these are widely residential communities, some of the most important businesses in western Erie County are those in the service and retail industry. “These are bedroom communities and that’s the way most of the people that live there want them to stay,” he said. “The quality of life offered in these communities is something that we all want, and I think that’s what makes them so vital.”
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Tap Into Erie creates buzz with West
Tap Into Erie, the region’s aggressive business attraction campaign aimed at luring companies in water-intensive industries to northwestern Pennsylvania, hosted a VIP tent for craft brewers and industry media during the 2009 Oregon Brewers Festival. More than 80 brewers from 14 states were in attendance at the festival, held last month in Portland, Oregon, and learned why Erie is the perfect location for brewers looking to expand operations and break into new markets on the East Coast. “Brewing is intrinsically a water intensive-industry,” said Jake Rouch, ERCGP vice president for economic development. “Freshwater, a resource that is scarce in some parts of the country, is one of Erie’s greatest assets with 36 million gallons of excess water and sewage capacity each day.” 22
Over the past 15 years, Erie has invested $300 million in its water and sewer treatment systems and is currently offering a five-year, 40 percent water discount for new investments. Erie’s significant enhancements to its water system and the discount incentive make Erie an attractive market for waterintensive companies such as craft breweries, data centers, cellulosic ethanol producers, steel mini-mills and food and beverage processors. In addition to hosting the VIP tent, the Tap Into Erie team met one-on-
one with decision makers from a major brewery with East Coast expansion plans and a data center looking to open operations east of the Mississippi. “The data center officials and the CFO of the west coast brewery we met with for a total of four hours loved Erie’s location, cost effectiveness and creative and proactive approach,” Rouch said. “An impression of Erie has successfully been made with these two prospects—and more prospects will follow.”
Coast brewers in Portland, Oregon Both firms want to continue the dialogue with additional facts which will aid in deciding the location of their next investments which are targeted to begin in third or fourth quarter of 2010. While most communities are laying low in this down economy, Erie is aggressively pursuing outside investment and attracting business. “And what better industry to target than the ‘recession-proof’ craft brewing industry that continues to grow amidst the tough economic times we now find ourselves in,” said Michael Pistone, the ERCGP’s research coordinator. “When the brewers heard our story, saw Erie’s distribution potential, learned of our water quality and abundance and understood our proactive targeting of their industry, every brewery we connected with affirmed us and wanted to know more about the Erie region.”
news radio station. The Tap Into Erie initiative also caught the attention of various bloggers and print media outlets. In 2008, Erie launched an aggressive national business attraction campaign branded Tap Into Erie targeting waterintensive industries looking to expand or relocate. Erie’s first business attraction campaign, Tap Into Erie is coordinated by the Erie Regional Chamber & Growth Partnership with funding support from Erie Water Works, the City of Erie, Erie County, The Erie Community Foundation and the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development.
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It’s that industry attention and buzz that the Tap Into Erie team hoped to make. “Our goal was not only to meet with decision makers in the industry, but also build awareness of Erie, Pennsylvania and the fact that we’re open for business,” said Matthew Cummings, the ERCGP’s director of marketing communications. “Generating discussion within the industry of ‘that city in Pennsylvania actively pursuing investment’ is an equally important outcome of our business attraction strategy.”
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