Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership

10/26/2026

The Erie Regional Chamber joined Flagship Market to celebrate the opening of Erie’s newest indoor marketplace with a ribbon cutting! 🎉

Flagship Market gives local small businesses, entrepreneurs, and vendors a place to sell their products, meet new customers and get their businesses in front of more people. Shoppers can explore a variety of local goods under one roof.

Congratulations!

10/26/2026

The Erie Regional Chamber invites you to join us for our upcoming Knowledge Breakfast: The Power of Women in Business on Friday, November 13 at the Marquette Savings Bank Innovation Learning Center.

Athena Erie celebrates and supports women’s leadership throughout the Erie region, creating opportunities for women to connect, grow and make an impact in their workplaces and communities.

Sponsored by ATHENA Erie, the event will feature a panel of local women business owners sharing their experiences. Hear remarks from ATHENA Erie Founder Linda Stevenson, with Eva Mastromatteo serving as moderator.

To register, visit https://eriepa.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=42&ts=1792786140.

10/23/2026

The Erie Regional Chamber invites you to the next Community Conversation on October 30, featuring Justin Wagner, candidate for Pennsylvania’s 16th Congressional District, at Ember + Forge.

As a swing county, Erie has an important role to play in shaping the future. Through our Erie 300 Strategy, we’re committed to embracing that role by bringing political leaders to Erie for open, thoughtful conversations with our community. Join us next week for coffee and a candidate forum! ☕️

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in a conversation about the issues that matter to our region. To register, visit https://eriepa.starchapter.com/meet-reg1.php?id=92.

10/23/2026

This week’s Member Minute spotlights Essentra Components, a global leader with a local presence right here in Erie!

With more than 65 years of experience, Essentra manufactures essential plastic, metal, and vinyl components used across a wide range of industries.

10/22/2026

Each week, the Erie Regional Chamber teams up with Erie News Now to spotlight local businesses making an impact.

This week’s feature highlights Grise AV, a family-owned business with nearly 80 years of experience providing audio, video, and production services.

Watch the full segment here:
https://www.erienewsnow.com/featured/giving-you-the-business-gris-audio-visual/article_8d804c06-75d2-49ed-b0b6-abde33a1ffe3.html

10/21/2026

The Erie Regional Chamber & Growth Partnership and the Jefferson Educational Society invite you to join us on Tuesday, October 27 for Lake Erie Launchpad: Emerging Erie Entrepreneurs, presented as part of Global Summit XVIII!

Modeled after the hit reality TV show Shark Tank, this event will bring local entrepreneurs and investors together for an exciting evening of business pitches and real investment opportunities. With funding ranging from $400,000 to several million dollars, these entrepreneurs have the chance to grow their businesses and bring new opportunities to Erie.

Join us to see how these investments could help shape the next generation of Erie businesses!

Register today: https://jeserie.app.neoncrm.com/event-detail?event=4292

10/20/2026

Introducing Erie Up Close! 🎙️

We’re bringing Erie’s business community to the conversation with Erie Up Close, a new podcast from the Erie Regional Chamber in partnership with JET/FOX/YourErie, filmed live from JET Stream Studio!

Each episode will explore the people, businesses, ideas and local happenings shaping our region, offering a closer look at what makes Erie a great place to live, work, and do business.

Watch the first episode now!

Welcome to Erie Up Close, a collaborative podcast between JET Actio...

10/19/2026

Last week, we joined Lavery Brewing Company to celebrate the next chapter of Centennial Hall, formerly Basement Transmissions, with a ribbon cutting! 🎉

The historic downtown venue has been reimagined as a space for live music, comedy, arts, and events, bringing a new entertainment destination to Erie. The historic downtown venue has been reimagined as a destination for live music, comedy, arts and events.

Over the weekend, Centennial Hall Erie welcomed a sold-out crowd for a performance by Erie’s own hardcore punk band, Brother's Keeper. Congratulations to the team! 🎶

10/14/2026

Each week, the Erie Regional Chamber teams up with Erie News Now to spotlight local businesses making an impact.

This week’s feature highlights Family Nest of Erie, a locally operated franchise helping seniors and their families navigate life transitions through estate sales, downsizing, home cleanouts, and relocation support.

Watch the full segment here: https://www.erienewsnow.com/featured/giving-you-the-business/giving-you-the-business-family-nest-erie/article_1a9ed132-4ab5-46fa-ab6e-cc103b0a8ffd.html

10/12/2026

We’re so excited to welcome our intern, Sara Bertolez Puente, to the Erie Regional Chamber!

Originally from Spain, Sara is pursuing a master’s degree in Applied Intelligence at Mercyhurst University. She earned her bachelor’s degrees in Data Science and Mathematics, with a minor in Cybersecurity, while competing as a Division I student-athlete at Mercyhurst.

Sara looks forward to applying her skills in supporting the business community. We’re thrilled to have her on the team!