Erie’s Front Row – Ep. Two – Walter Iwanenko and Jim Foote

Introducing Erie’s Front Row, a new podcast from the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership, hosted by Jake Rouch and Jordan Fuller. Erie’s Front Row puts you in the best seat to witness the people, projects, and opportunities shaping the future of the Erie region. As Erie experiences a historic transformation, this podcast gives you an up-close look at the visionaries, changemakers, and bold initiatives driving progress at every community level. Erie’s Front Row brings you the stories behind the momentum, from major developments and business innovation to grassroots efforts and emerging leadership. Don’t just hear about Erie’s evolution – see it unfold from the front row.

In this week’s episode, Jake and Jordan welcome Dr. Walter Iwanenko President of Gannon University, and Jim Foote the Co-Founder and CEO of First Ascent Biomedical. Join us for a discussion about the FIRE Accelerator program, the history and future of First Ascent Biomedical, and an exciting partnership with Gannon University and others.