About Us
Erie Regional Chamber Highlights
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Meet The Team
We’re a jack-of-all-trades team — marketing, politicos, event managers, urban planners, pastors — who do jack-of-all-trades things — facilitate, connect, lead, collaborate, support, and champion. And we’re respectively cross-trained in all of our core functions, giving the business community a seamless experience. We’re also deeply committed to our own professional development and growth, leading to a team with stellar judgment that’s empowered to execute the work. We’re willing to fail and learn from our failures if it means better results for Erie in the long run.
Our team values the incredible opportunity we have every day to bring amazing, transformational change to our hometown region. We work hard every day to see prosperity flourish for all who call Erie home. And we immerse ourselves in the community as volunteers, parent-coaches, mentors, board members, activists, and more. And we cherish the moments we have to enjoy the quality of life we champion to attract others to Erie!
Testimonials
Brian Slawin
Ben Franklin Technology Partners
"The ICE Angel Investor Training program is providing critical insights into how successful investors evaluate, invest and manage their portfolio in consideration of a wide variety of opportunities available in the market. Most importantly, ICE is creating a culture of investment within the Erie entrepreneurial ecosystem by providing world class, unbiased and timely information to help grow more smart investors and surface real opportunities to make a positive economic impact."
Brenda J. Bennett, LPI, CDRS
President, Transportation Solutions
"The Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership has been very helpful to my business as we contract with the Pennsylvania Department of Education, PennDOT, and the federal government. As small businesses, we many times do not have access to politicians and are not heard individually; the chamber has embraced their role interacting in representing all businesses in Erie County to elected officials, and I am happy to know they are continuing their work with all levels of governmental bodies for the well-being of all businesses in Erie County."
Bill Miller
Senior Member Executive Pennsylvania Chamber
"The PA Chamber of Business and Industry is lucky to have a partner like the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership. Their team works with our team to ensure that their members are informed and able to articulate important issues to their state officials. This partnership ensures that Erie’s voice in Harrisburg is strong and effective."
John Dill
Chief Executive Officer at Marquette Savings Bank
"Marquette values our relationship with the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership. The Chamber brings businesses of all sizes together through networking and educational events truly making an impact in our community. They’ve been a great partner with Marquette and see the value in bringing our hometown together."
Lisa Nentwick
Advisor, Economic Development FirstEnergy Corp.
Penelec is proud to sponsor the Erie Homecoming event, especially as we see the local businesses and community champions investing significant resources and time to change the landscape of Erie County. It’s great to see our business leaders step up to create and retain jobs, invest in the community and make Erie a vibrant community.
Anita M. Kuchcinski
Northwest Senior Vice President, Erie Commercial Market Executive
"As part of the Erie Community for over 125 years, Northwest Bank is dedicated to supporting and advancing the community we serve. The Chamber’s work and support of local businesses and economic development through provided resources are an integral piece of Erie’s future and success."
