Erie Edge Magazine June/July 2017

YOUR MEMBERSHIP EDGE

Giving You the Business

ON THE LEADING EDGE

Updates from inside the Chamber

Erie Efforts to Prepare

U NC O M M O N K N OW L E D G E

Interesting facts about Erie and beyond

GRADS FOR GOOD JOBS Setting sights on a rewarding career

JUNE/JULY 2017

is a publication of

ERCGP Mission & Leadership –

YEP Mission & Leadership –

Our mission is to collaborate and mobilize leadership, expertise and resources to sustain business, create jobs, grow investment, enrich lives and improve the prosperity of the region.

Young Erie Professionals is an organization dedicated to providing its members the opportunity to network professionally with their peers while actively participating in their community and region, with the goal of attracting, retaining and supporting young talent in the local workforce.

ERCGP Board of Directors and Officers Marsha Marsh – Chair Tom Tupitza, Esq. – Vice Chair David M. Tullio – Secretary Ken Nelson – Treasurer Kevin Arrington Michael Colpoys Michael Edwards Mark Fatica Jeff Favre Dr. Ralph Ford David P. Gibbons Charles “Boo” Hagerty Tim Hunter Bruce Kern Charles G. Knight Lisa Koshan James E. Martin Bob Mazza Jack Munch Tim NeCastro Rick Novotny

Brian Polito Brenda Sandberg Greg Sbrocco Nick Scott, Jr. Jim Stevenson Keith Szewczyk Dr. Keith Taylor, Ph.D. Michael Victor, J.D. L.L.D. Fred Walker Laith Wardi Jenny Weigold-Geertson Scott Whalen, Ph.D. Scott Wyman Partner Appointees William Lillis John Oliver James Rutkowski

ERCGP Staff Barbara Chaffee – President/CEO Jacob Rouch – Vice President, Economic Development Division Benjamin Pratt – Vice President, Growth Partnership Division Nadeen Schmitz – Executive Director, Marketing & Communications Linda Robbins – CFO/Director of Operations Brett Wiler – Director of Research, Grants, and Business Outreach Denise Martin – Development Director Steve Walters – Sales Manager Susan Ronto – Membership Coordinator Cathy Noble – Event Coordinator

YEP Board of Directors Bill Lillis – Chair R. Jason Wieczorek – Vice Chair Carrie Ennis Rick Gagnon Erin Sekerak Thomas Tredway Matt Wiertel

YEP Executive Committee Christopher Arkwright – President Paul Loncharic – Vice President Brian Sechrist – Secretary

Committee Chairs Lindsey Scutella – Marketing Chair Mario Median – Membership Samantha Brickell – Event Coordinator

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TABLE of CONTENTS

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Cover Story

Demand & Preparation Meet Opportunity for Post-Secondary Education in the Erie Region

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On The Leading Edge

Updates from the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership

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Uncommon Knowledge Interesting Facts About Erie

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Photo Gallerie

Photos from Business After Hours, ribbon cuttings, Mayoral Forum, Erie Ambassador Graduation and more!

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News From Erie

Events, Recognitions, Investors and Education

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Your Membership Edge Giving You the Business

16 Upcoming ERIEVENTS Career Street students learning to weld at the 2016 Manufacturing Day Camp for Middle School

Beer On the Bay and 2017 Erie Homecoming & Business Showcase

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Member Directerie

ERCGP Member Directory

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Demand & Preparation

MEET OPPORTUNITY

for Post-Secondary Education in the Erie Region Written by Dana Pontillo

The frustration is on both ends: businesses searching for employees have difficulty finding skilled workers; job seekers, with and without in-demand skills, have difficulty finding jobs at family-sustaining wages without additional training. This disparity has been a familiar one in Erie County. Now, however, several organizations are working to identify specific needs and find solutions to prepare, support and strengthen the region’s workforce.

At issue: Obstacles to post-secondary education Transportation and limited financial resources are two hurdles facing prospective students looking for quality, post-secondary education.

In Pennsylvania’s Northern Tier, technology and a unique approach have shortened the distance to and decreased the expense of an education designed to prepare students for the workforce.

The Rural Regional College of Northern Pennsylvania (RRC) serves Cameron, Crawford, Elk, Erie, Forest, McKean, Potter, Venango and Warren counties with affordable associate degree programs, certificates and training designed to match the demands of the area’s business and industry.

This model does not use new bricks and mortar but rather existing facilities and the latest interactive remote technology for its student body. “The RRC allows these students to stay in their hometowns and earn a certificate or two-year degree without a mountain of debt,”

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explained Duane Vicini, the RRC’s project executive. Students attend class in a group setting and interact via live webcam as if the instructor were in front of the class. Other courses are taught face-to-face. The instructors are highly qualified, having earned advanced or master’s degrees.

The first classes at the RRC began in May but the school’s foundation was set in 2012. That year the nonprofit Education Consortium of the Upper Allegheny (ECUA) began offering associate degree programs in North Central and Northwest Pennsylvania using interactive distance technology. Gannon University provided the coursework and curriculum, awarded credits and conferred degrees. Two years later, with input from educators and industry leaders, Act 126 was approved by the Pennsylvania Legislature and the RRC was created to fill an academic void in regions without a community college. In late May, the Pennsylvania Department of Education approved the RRC’s plans to enroll students for its 2017 fall term. Gannon will remain its academic partner until the fall 2018 semester when the RRC hopes to have received Middle States Accreditation.

With locations in places like local schools, businesses and libraries, most students do not have to travel more than 30 minutes for class.

The RRC offers open enrollment to those with high school diplomas or GEDs. Tuition is $180 per credit hour, compared to $302 per credit

hour at colleges within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.

The RRC will partner with the region’s technical and career centers to develop curriculum.

“We are very aware of the region’s need for technical training and it is a priority,” Vicini said.

“Securing access to the equipment and facilities takes time but the board is hopeful to start offering technical courses in 2018.”

At issue: Preparing a technical workforce At a time when school districts across the country have dropped technical education in favor of coursework solely designed for college preparation, the Erie County Technical School (ECTS) continues preparing students to begin technical careers upon graduation.

“As college graduates get saddled with increasing debt, earn degrees that don’t fit employers’ needs or fail to finish their degrees, families are becoming more aware that the trades pay well,” explained Dr. Aldo Jackson, the school’s director.

ECTS is Erie County’s third-largest high school and serves an average of 800 students annually in 18 career and technical programs. Founded

“As college graduates get saddled with increasing debt, earn degrees that don’t fit employers’ needs or fail to finish their degrees, families are becoming more aware that the trades pay well.”

– Dr. Aldo Jackson| ECTS Director

in 1968, it operates as the vocational-technical education department of 11 of the 13 Erie County school districts. Jackson said ECTS receives input from 250 businesses and adjusts its curriculum accordingly.

But it’s not all “technical.” “For 15 years, we’ve been teaching professional skills based on the soft skills employers tell us they need,” Jackson said. “They study Sean Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens, FISH! Philosophy, business principles and ISO training.”

Right now, Jackson said the region’s employers need workers with precision machining, welding, electrical, and drafting and design skills. While the school’s welding, facility maintenance and precision machining programs almost are at capacity, cosmetology, early childhood development and art design are the school’s most popular programs. “It illustrates a lack of career awareness of families and schools,” he said.

At issue: The unprepared job applicant Part of preparing students for the workforce is actually exposing them to it. Several years ago, Erie County employers were concerned about

EMPOWER ERIE’S

Community College Initiative Empower Erie is a nonprofit with a welldefined goal – establishing a community college in Erie County. The objective is to

improve access to affordable post-secondary education and offer courses to mirror the needs of the region’s employers. The project recently completed two state-mandated studies, a Feasibility Study and Final Plan.

The findings recommend an Erie County community college and detailed ways to structure and fund the project.

Funding would be achieved through sources including tuition and fees, per-student state reimbursements and utilizing gaming revenue currently being used to retire bond obligations that will be satisfied in the near future.

Substantial funding has already been committed to the college. The Erie Community Foundation, the Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority (ECGRA) and the Susan Hirt Hagen Fund for Transformational Philanthropy have contributed $300,000 to the project. Should County Council approve and sponsor the college the above entities would contribute an additional $3.7 million.

“The next step is to obtain county government’s approval to become the local sponsor of the community college and to then obtain state approval,” said Erie attorney Ron DiNicola, president and chairman of Empower Erie.

For more information on the proposed college, visit empowererie.org.

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ill-equipped job applicants and were eager to explain to students the skills needed to be successful in their industries. At the same time, educators were looking for ways students could discover diverse career opportunities. Today, educators and employers need look no further than Career Street, a network designed to expose students to a variety of quality career experiences.

“Any time an employer is interested in interacting with local schools, Career Street is the proper tool,” said Jennifer Nygaard Pontzer, executive director. She explained that the program helps connect teachers and businesses to students, providing genuine exposure to varying occupations and area industries.

Although most career experiences occur in middle and high school, Career Street also works to expose young students to varying professions. “The more opportunities our students have with career exploration, the more informed decisions they’ll make on behalf of their future when the time comes,” Pontzer explained. “Naturally, the process is different depending on the age. We just finished a project with Mercyhurst University graphic design seniors who made career awareness coloring books for every third grade student throughout the city and county.”

“Career Street is a model program for communities and schools,” said Dr. Aldo Jackson, director of Erie County Technical School. “Students typically achieve more success when they identify their intended career early on. This program helps kids and young adults do that.”

All Erie County school districts and the Catholic Diocese of Erie schools participate in Career Street.

Funding comes from schools, grants and corporate sponsorship. “We were able to launch due to a large, multi-year commitment from The Erie Community Foundation and grants from the United Way of Erie County,” Pontzer said. It is important to note the program is able to accept educational improvement tax credits (EITC) through the Erie County Vocational Technical School Foundation.

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ON THE LEADING EDGE

When once the forms of civility are violated, there remains little hope of return to kindness or decency.

– Samuel Johnson

A MESSAGE FROM Barbara Chaffee | President/CEO We have completed our primary election season and though we are extremely disheartened over a 26% voter turnout compared to a 62.94% turnout in the November 2016 Presidential election, we can celebrate that our local primary election candidates treated each other with civility and respect, something that seems to be lacking on the national stage. Our local candidates deserve high praise for conducting their campaigns civilly.

We face many challenges that are opportunities to strengthen the region; may we continue to address all with civility. As a community there will be disagreements on what path we follow regarding any given opportunity. Opportunities before us from Emerge 2040, Erie Refocused – The City of Erie’s Comprehensive Plan, addressing poverty, and inclusion of our refugees and immigrants.

The Erie community has reason to be excited. We are working on Emerge 2040 and Erie Refocused. Yes, some of the work being done is behind the scenes as well as ongoing work that is in clear view.

These are NOT plans that are sitting on the shelf. There are businesses, nonprofits, government, social and human services all focused on moving the region forward— now more than ever.

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There are multiple education opportunities and challenges—to name a few: • We have four universities in Erie County and LECOM, and we have Allegheny College as our close neighbor also serving the region.

• We have multiple choices for education from Pre-K through 12. Yes, our Erie School District has many challenges before it but the community stands together to work every avenue to right the ship. Other school districts also are facing challenges.

• The PA Department of Education has approved the Rural Regional College Plan for the region.

• Empower Erie is submitting a plan to PA for the Erie County Community College.

• We are moving forward with the work on Manchester Bidwell-NCAT. Its successful model has created empowering educational opportunities for adults-in-transition as well as urban and at-risk youth.

• Eagle’s Nest - educating and preparing at risk youth for careers and doing so with an admirable retention rate and has launched the African-American Boys Academy, focused on intellectual stimulation of elementary-age boys.

• Erie County Vo-Tech, Erie Central Tech, proprietary career training schools, Erie Regional Manufacturing Partnership and Career Street.

focus

As we work together on all that is before us, let us do so with civility, respect, and dignity. Let us show the nation that this community is the best of what can be.

Suggested Reading: Politics, Morality & Civility –an essay by Václav Havel printed

by The Trinity Forum

about ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

by Jake Rouch

Having been born and raised in Erie – and spending nearly all of my professional life in Erie – it is exciting to see widespread interest in the future of our region. Social groups, politicians, candidates, news organizations, business leaders, young Erie professionals and students are all talking about “transformational” leadership and actions for Erie.

Sometimes, when a word is used so frequently, we assume we know what it means or what the intention is. Our assumptions can be problematic when it comes time to take action. Such is the case with the term “transformational.”

Objectively, this term means to change in form, appearance, nature, or character. The definition demonstrates how differently we all can be viewing transformation. Some of us may see transformation solely in the physical structure and look of the city, and others may see it as an attitude shift.

from the CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

by Denise Martin Welcome to Spring/Summer in beautiful Erie! As we all look forward to spending quality time outside, the Chamber Division is pleased to announce an exciting NEW NETWORKING opportunity for our members! Starting July 11th, we’re introducing our Connect 4 Coffee morning networking series, 7:30am-9:00am, hosted in July by the Tom Ridge Environmental Center. Seating is limited to 30 people and preregistration is required.

All this means is we all need to be more specific – more overt – in our dialogue and actions about what Erie needs in order to transform.

We would like to hear your “overt” ideas at the ERCGP. Share them with any of our leadership team so that we can better understand what each of you envision when championing transformational change, leadership, and investment. It is time for all of us to become more overt in what transformation looks like.

Please recognize and celebrate the most important aspects of all this discussion about transformation – the overt recognition that our community must change to survive and thrive and there is an unprecedented number of people, businesses, politicians and organizations engaged to make our transformation happen.

Onward.

Attendees should prepare a 2-minute “elevator pitch”, bring business cards, marketing material, and expect quality networking in a business-conducive environment. Time will be allowed for short Q&A amongst guests, and of course coffee and light breakfast treats are included.

Event is FREE to ERCGP members! If you would like to attend, contact me directly via phone at 814-454-7191 x143 or email dmartin@eriepa.com.

Beer on the Bay ticket sales are well underway and we expect record attendance this year! Taking place on Saturday, July 22nd at Liberty Park, attendees will enjoy the region’s largest craft beer festival overlooking beautiful Lake Erie. Now is the perfect time to get involved with all your Chamber has to offer – we’re here for YOU! 7

UNCOMMON KNOWLEDGE

1974 The year the Firefly was selected by the General Assembly as the Pa. State insect.

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The number of ice cream pints an American enjoys each year.

Source: IceCream.com

200

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The first local brewery opened its doors over 200 years ago—36 years before the city of Erie was even incorporated. Over 90 breweries would open from that time up until 1920 when Prohibition came into effect.

Source: LakeErieAleTrail.com

$151,640.25 The amount Pennsylvania paid the federal government for 202,187 acres of lakefront property known as the Erie Triangle in April of 1792.

That’s 75 cents an acre.

Source: Wikipedia.org

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The number of fairs and festivals in the area from Memorial Day through September Source: VisitErie

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PHOTO GALLERIE

Mayoral Forum | April 12, 2017

IT for Industry | April 12, 2017

Erie Ambassador Graduation | May 30, 2017

Business After Hours: Sheraton Bayfront | May 18, 2017

Annual Golf Outing | May 24-25, 2017

Business After Hours: Hooch and Blottos | April 20, 2107

Goodwill Industries - Harborcreek | April 29, 2017

Bolero’s | April 21, 2017

NEWS from ERIE

E vents

R ecognitions The ERCGP would like to thank our generous sponsors for the Annual Golf Outing held May 24 and 25. Your continued support of our events help insure their success!

Business After Hours

A monthly members-only networking event of the ERCGP. On average, 250 to 300 business professionals attend.

June 15, 5-7 p.m.

Avalon Hotel 16 W. 10th Street

July 13, 5-7 p.m.

Mercyhurst University North East 16 W. Division Street August 17, 5-7 p.m.

Andover Bank 2420 Zimmerly Road Check out our Calendar of Events to register!

Additional upcoming events!

Beer on the Bay July 22 Liberty Park Get your tickets here!

Erie Homecoming & Business Showcase August 24 Bayfront Convention Center Fall Member Fest September 20 Shades Beach 12

Arvite Technologies B.F. Fields Moving & Storage Buffalo Wild Wings C. H. Reams Associates Career Street Chautautauqua ED Coach USA Creative Imprint Systems Custom Engineering ECCA Payroll + Erie Beer Erie Industrial Trucks Erie Waterworks First National Bank Flexcut Tool Gannon University Glenwood Beer Gohrs On Demand Division of MVP Printing & Promotional Products Grapevine Laundry & Linens Grifols BioMat Highmark BCBS Hospice John V Schultz Knox Law Firm

MacDonald Illig Maple Donuts Marquette Savings Bank Mazza Vineyards McInnes Rolled Rings Merrill Lynch National Fuel Northwest Penelec Penn State Behrend Presque Isle Downs Printing Concepts Schaffner Knight & Minnaugh Scott Enterprises Signs Now Silkscreen Unlimited Smith Provisions Team Hardinger Thefastmall eBay Selling Services Vicary Insurance VisitErie Whitehall Group Whitetail Electronics

Special Thanks to our 2017 Signature Event Sponsors!

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nvestors

Welcome to the following new investors!

We look forward to working with you.

Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC)

Investor Level Members

Number of companies in the region participating in the EITC program:

ARK Basement Services

Breakwater Restaurant and Pub

EITC/OSTC contributions from FY 14-15 and FY15-16: $4,887, 821 awarded in tax credits from this program, leveraging $5,424,102 in business contributions. ERCGP members who committed to the program in 15-16:

Byham’s Insurance Services, Inc. Henry & Sons Property, LLC Iron Empire Clothing McKean Tire & Lube McCarl’s Services Inc. Rudy’s Shoe Repair St. Moritz Security Services Inc. Tradesmen International U.S. Payroll Services, LLC

Do you know of a business that should be a member of the ERCGP? Refer them to Denise Martin, Development Director or Steve Walters, Sales Manager!

FY 14-15: 100

FY 15-16: 92

Accudyn Products, Inc. Allburn Florists, Inc. Baldwin Brothers, Inc. Brugger Funeral Home & Crematory, LLP CMIT Solutions of Erie C.A. Curtze Company Career Concepts Staffing Services, Inc. Custom Engineering Co. DeMarco Wachter & Co. Erie Beer Company Erie Custom Computer Applications, Inc. Erie Insurance Exchange Agresti Real Estate Great Lakes Automation Services, Inc. Hertel & Brown Physical Therapy, P.C. Industrial Sales & Manufacturing, Inc. John J. Quinn Funeral Home, Inc. Lilly Broadcasting of PA, LLC MacDonald, Illig, Jones & Britton LLP Marquette Savings Bank Maxpro Technologies, Inc. Plastek Industries, Inc. Presta Contractors Supply, Inc. Printing Concepts, Inc. PSB Industries, Inc. Reddog Industries, Inc. Rick Weaver Buick GMC, Inc. Roth Marz Partnership Schaffner, Knight, Minnaugh & Co., PC Scott Enterprises Want to learn how your company or organization can get involved? Click here.

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YOUR MEMBERSHIP EDGE

Giving You the Business for ERCGP Members!

Each week, in partnership with Lilly Broadcasting, a member business is featured on a Giving You the Business segment which airs on WICU during the 5:30 p.m. news Monday evening, and again Tuesday morning. Senior reporter Paul Wagner conducts the interviews and highlights items about the business you the viewing audience might not know. Catch past GYTB segments HERE. Have we sent Paul to see you yet? This nearly 3-minute television segment is FREE to members of the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership!

Another benefit we offer YOU to help promote your business! Interested in being featured in a segment? Contact Nadeen Schmitz at the ERCGP office to get your business on the list today!

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CUTTING THE RIBBON

Did you know?

As a member of the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership, our ribbon-cutting service is offered to new or expanding businesses commemorating a milestone!

Contact our Event Coordinator, Cathy Noble, to get more information and set your date!

We look forward to celebrating with you!

Breakwater Restaurant & Pub May 9, 2017

Level Red Boxing April 12, 2017

The Reserves Network April 25, 2017

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UPCOMING ERIEVENTS

THE ERIE REGION’S

PREMIER CRAFT

BEER FESTIVAL Presented by the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership and Erie Brewing Company, the 10th Annual Beer on the Bay will take place on Saturday July 22, 2017 at Erie’s favorite waterfront spot, Liberty Park.

Beer enthusiasts can choose from two tasting sessions, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. or in the evening from 4:00 p.m.

– 7:00 p.m. VIP, General Admission, and Designated Driver ticket options are available. Entertainment for the day of fun in the sun will be Erie’s own DangerBird!

This year’s event promises to be the best yet! Brewers and vendors will be spaced out throughout Liberty Park on both the upper and lower portions of the park. Our VIP ticket holders will have access to rare brews, hookah bar and food tastings provided by a number of local restaurateurs and brewers. Beer School will also be open 16

to the first 25 VIP ticket holders who sign up the day of the event during the first session. All Designated Driver ticket holders will have access to the VIP area!

Free shuttle service will be available from two locations courtesy of EMTA, the Intermodel Building at 2nd and Holland and the Lincoln Park and Ride.

The Care Cab will also be available from Erie Transportation Services. For complete details of the event including participating brewers, sponsors, vendors and ticket pricing, please visit beeronthebay.com.

E K A T

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“Networking” is a term loosely used and thrown around by many in business.

Networking takes many forms but it is essentially based on this simple axiom: Warm body connections to decision makers is the key to sales opportunities.

“Continuous Education” is another term that is used quite a bit these days as a practice necessary for an individual – and companies – to effectively compete.

This adage adeptly describes the need for everyone to become smarter and more skilled in an ever more competitive marketplace – regardless of profession or product.

“Cross pollination” is the practice of sharing knowledge and ideas for mutual enrichment.

Erie Homecoming is an initiative that engages all three of these concepts into a single event. Erie Homecoming is an initiative to develop purposeful engagement with former Erie residents to assist in the Erie evolution.

The Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership (ERCGP) is holding its 2nd Annual Erie Homecoming and Business

Showcase on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at the Bayfront Convention Center.

In our first year, Erie Homecoming attracted 26 “Alumni” to come back home and present their insights and stories of success in their field of expertise with the Erie community. We also had 93 Erie companies showcase their business in the Exhibit Hall. The day attracted over 1000 attendees and was universally embraced as a wonderful new event to celebrate Erie’s business community and re-connect with amazingly talented people who used to call Erie home.

Who do you know that should be invited back to present at Erie Homecoming to help us continue the Erie evolution? Are you one of our former residents that wants to come back and build your network, educate our community’s business and community leaders, and add to the cross pollination of ideas presently going on in Erie?

We want to hear your thoughts and ideas for this event. We want you to step forward to join us for the day. Share your thoughts via e-mail to me at jrouch@eriepa.com.

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• Promotional Materials • VIP Gift Baskets • Name Badges

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On the WATER’S EDGE

Photography ©Ed Bernik