Erie County Times

Erie Ambassadors 2023

Wednesday, March 15, 2023 8:30 AM - Wednesday, May 17, 2023 11:30 AM EST

Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership

1128 State Street Suite 300

Erie, PA 16501

Erie Ambassadors 2023

The Erie Ambassador program is designed to give community professionals a “behind the scenes” look at where Erie has been historically and what’s taking place to move Erie forward into the future.

The 10-week course gives an inside look at numerous local entities that play a significant role in Erie’s revitalization and resurgence, as well as some historical aspects to show how far we have come as a community. It will allow participants to hear directly from the source(s) about the work happening in a variety of industries to position Erie for growth and prosperity into the future.

These sessions will take place at various locations around Erie County, every Wednesday from March 15th - May 17th.  Times will vary based on individual session content.  Please note full details below.

Sessions and Times (all are subject to change):

March 15th - Orientation and Economic Development (Noon-5:30PM):  lunch, ERCGP mission and vision, Erie's economic forecast, development highlights and networking happy hour 

March 22nd - Local Government (8:30AM-12:30PM):  a behind the scenes look at the various arms of Erie's local government

March 29th - Deep Dive Tour (8:30AM-Noon):  a behind the scenes look at one of Erie's largest employers, Wabtec

April 5th - History (8:30AM-Noon): hear stories and get an insider look at Erie's deep history

April 12th - Heart (8:30AM-Noon):  explore  locations at the heart of Erie's economy and tourism industry

April 19th - Horizon (2:00PM-5:30PM):  hear from local investors and developers on the visions for Erie's future.  Wrap-up the afternoon with a networking happy hour at Oliver's!

April 26th - Uptown State Street (8:30AM-Noon):  learn more about the organizations and investments happening in the gateway to downtown Erie:  FEED, EMTA & PACA

May 3rd - Insider Look at Food Processing (8:30AM-Noon):  tour two of Erie's largest food processing facilities:  Shearer's and Troyer

May 10th - North East Road Trip (approx. time - 8:30AM-2:30PM):  spend the morning/afternoon learning about economic development and community activities in North East, PA (shuttle bus will be provided)

May 17th - Graduation (5:30PM-8:00PM):  Erie Food Tour and Graduation at Room 33

NOTE:  we are not able to provide refunds and carryovers to another year.  By registering for Erie Ambassadors 2023, you are committing to the entire 10-week program.  Also note, due to the popularity and limited space of the program, we are allowing 2 representatives max per business.

Erie Ambassadors is full for 2023.  Please reach out to Colleen Gross to be placed on the list for 2024.

Original source can be found here.