Coffee shops have come to serve a central role in small towns and resurgent neighborhoods, providing a gathering place for the community. Here we profile four of our favorite cafes from across the state, and talk with the owners about how their missions go beyond the perfect brew.
If you're looking for signs of growth and progress in Erie, it helps to have the right tour guide. Katrina Vincent is a young economic development professional with a powerhouse resume and a deep knowledge of the local business landscape. She's working hard to help companies stay in the region, create jobs, and flourish financially.
The community in this Northwestern PA city is rallying together, pushing through the tough transition from assembly line to high tech, from divestment to development, and from frustration to hope.
Thanks to technology, students across nine counties will be able to access in-person classes -- and the opportunities that come with postsecondary education -- via the new Rural Regional College of Northern Pennsylvania. The goal is to boost the area economically by preparing locals for the jobs of the future.
More than half of U.S. counties have no mental health professionals. This northwest PA startup is tackling that crisis by connecting patients with psychiatric care via a secure video platform.
On October 26, celebrate the local business community at this event designed to stimulate conversation, build new connections and re-engage highly talented people who grew up, went to school or worked in Erie.
Presenters include eCommerce entrepreneurs who will share lessons learned, as well as industry experts offering up trends, best practices, and a variety of practical solutions to everyday situations.
This Eric company wins the BIG IDEA contest.
Erie Insurance has cut the ribbon on its new state-of-the-art Technical Learning Center, the first of a trio of real estate projects in Downtown Erie.
The Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority (ECGRA) has pledged up to $3.9 million in grants through 2017 to spark small business growth.