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2011 Annual Report
Erie Regional Chamber & Growth Partnership
As we look back on 2011, I wish to thank Russ Warner who provided stellar leadership as Chairman of the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership board of directors through August 2011 and Jim Dible who served as the President and CEO of the ERCGP through early April 2011. Russ and Jim also led us through the national search for our new President and CEO, Barbara Chaffee and provided a smooth transition of leadership.
We have had an exciting year at the ERCGP:
•WelaunchedtheBusinessActionTeamreplacingtheBusinessRetention&ExpansionProgram.Throughon-site oron-linemeetingswithbusinessowners,weidentifyprogramsthataddresscompanies’needs,providingpossible solutionsutilizingregionaleconomicdevelopmentpartners.
•WearesurveyingthebusinesscommunitywithourProjectJobsinitiative.UsingtheErieBusinessActionTeam’s web-basedplatform;allemployersinErieCountyareaskedtocompleteanelectronicsurveycapturingbusiness andindustry’simmediate,mid-term,andlong-termemploymentneeds.Workinginpartnershipwiththe RegionalCenterforWorkforceExcellence,NWPAWorkforceInvestmentBoardandPACareerLink–Erie County,datawillbeshared,identifyingtheskillssets,formaleducationneeded,andwageratesforthetop25 identifiedoccupations.
•ErieCounty,theCityofErie,theERCGP,JeffersonEducationalSociety,andtheRegionalCenterforWorkforce Excellence/WorkforceInvestmentBoardwereawardedaHUDRegionalPlanningSustainableCommunities grantof$1.8millionforDestinationErie.
•WehavemadesignificantprogressintheareaofintergovernmentalCooperation.Accomplishmentsinclude: developmentofacounty-wideequipmentsharingprogram;planningforjointemergencyresponsepreparedness; andimprovinglocalgovernmentcommunicationandoperationsthroughtechnology.
•Wehavebeenakeydriverineffortstobetteralignlocaleducationtocareers.WorkingwithErieTogether, ourlocalschooldistricts,theSchooltoCareerPartnership,theWIB,andnumerousotherstakeholders, ourgoalistobetterconnecttheprivatesectortoK-12education.
•Memberbusinessessavedmorethan$1.9millionandresidentssavedanaverageof9%ontheirelectricbills throughoursavingsprogram.
We are enthusiastic about the opportunities before us in 2012, everything we do must focus on providing a healthy and nurturing environment for business and industry to grow and prosper in Erie and the region.
There is great strength in numbers, we have grown to 900 members this past year and I offer a challenge to our members to each engage one new member for the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership in 2012. The intelligence, creativity, and commitment of our members; our human capital, can and does make a difference in the region.
James E. Martin Chairman of the Board
“I like things to happen; and if they don’t happen, I like to make them happen.” – Winston Churchill
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Erie Regional Chamber & Growth Partnership
NEW MEMBERS IN 2011
In partnership with Erie County local governments and with funding support from the Erie Community Foundation
Intergovernmental Collaboration:
&Developed a county-wide municipal equipment sharing program.
Launched a county-wide joint disaster planning effor t.
2011 Annual Report
PROJECT
JOBS1,509 open positions identified through130 preliminary Project Jobs survey respondents.
Aligning K-12 Education to Careers
Developed strategic partnerships with local school districts, community-based career exploration programs, Erie Together and other relevant stakeholders to move initiative forward.
Secured funding from Erie Community Foundation to envision and create the programmatic structure.
Helped develop a standard definition of a “career plan” approved by county-wide superintendents.
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Event Atte
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443 Ambassador Graduates
24 Ribbon Cuttings
Peter BalmertFirst Niagara
John BarberBarber National Institute
Dr. Donald L. BirxPenn State Erie, The Behrend College
John C. BloomstineInsurance Management Company
Carl M. Carlotti, Esq.National Fuel Gas Dist. Corp.
Terrence W. CavanaughErie Insurance Group
Rosanne CheesemanTimes Publishing Company
Gary L. ClarkSnap-tite, Inc.
Joel DeutermanVelocity Network
Mary EckertMillcreek Community Hospital
Thomas C. Hoffman II, Esq.Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett
Thomas KennedyProfessional Development Associates, Inc.
Charles G. KnightSchaffner, Knight, Minnaugh & Company
John LeemhuisQuinn Law Firm
John T. MaloneHamot Medical Center
James E. MartinNorthwest Savings Bank
James W. MartinHighmark
Michael P. MartinPrinting Concepts, Inc.
Marlene D. MoscoPNC Bank
Jack MunchBaldwin Brothers, Inc.
David PoorAAA East Central
James Rutkowski, Jr.Industrial Sales & Manufacturing Company
Matthew SchultzJohn V. Schultz, Co.
Nick Scott, Jr.Scott Enterprises
John SkoryPenelec - A FirstEnergy Company
Ronald SteeleGreater Erie Community Action Committee
Noreen StegkamperCitizens Bank
David M. TullioCustom Engineering Company
Russell S. Warner, Esq.MacDonald, Illig, Jones & Britton, LLP
Michael WeberSmith Provision Company
Thomas J. WedzikFirst National Bank of Pennsylvania
Scott WhalenSaint Vincent Health System
R. Jason WieczorekYoung Erie Professionals
2011 Annual Report
2011 Board of Directors Thank You
6,146
Event Atte
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443 Ambassador Graduates
24 Ribbon Cuttings
Thursday, April 12Celebration of ExcellenceBayfront Convention Center Wednesday, May 23Annual Golf OutingPeek’n Peak Resort and Spa Saturday, July 21Beer on the BayBurger King Amphitheater – Bayfront Wednesday, September 26Fall Member FestShades Beach Park Pavilion Thursday, November 8Annual MeetingAmbassador Conference Center
2012 SAVE THE DATES
Thursday, April 12Celebration of ExcellenceBayfront Convention Center Wednesday, May 23Annual Golf OutingPeek’n Peak Resort and Spa Saturday, July 21Beer on the BayBurger King Amphitheater – Bayfront Wednesday, September 26Fall Member FestShades Beach Park Pavilion Thursday, November 8Annual MeetingAmbassador Conference Center
2012 SAVE THE DATES