Investor News
ACES to Honor Martin and Badams
Americans for the Competitive Enterprise System (ACES) will honor Jim Martin of Northwest Savings Bank and Dr. Jay Badams, Superintendent of the Erie City School District for their personal achievements, business success and commitment to economic education.
Dept. of Labor & Industry and PA Partners Governor's Workforce Development Local Award Winner
Ten employers and training providers today received Governor's Achievement Awards for outstanding hiring and workforce development success. Among the awardees was Mr. Jim Rutkowski, Jr. of Industrial Sales and Manufacturing who was presented with the Western Pennsylvania award.
Giving You the Business - Lone Shark Seafood
Located on Peach Street in Erie, Loneshark Seafood specializes in at least 20 different kinds of seafood. Owner Sherry Edkin says opening the store was a goal of hers for quite some time. She buys the fish from the Atlantic and has a recipe available for each piece of seafood in the store. Here's a look at what the market carries, and how it's connecting with customers.
Giving You the Business - First Amendment Tee Company
Celebrating three years in business, the First Amendment Tee's Company, otherwise known as FAT Tee's, is seeing a lot of growth. While orders can be placed inside the downtown Erie store, customers from around the world are also ordering online. Click here Here's a look at a place that let's you put what you want to say, on your own shirt, and how the business is expanding.
Giving You the Business - Lakeside Bagel & Deli
A husband and wife decided to take a chance on a neighborhood business. He had years of baking experience, and she had managerial experience. Ten years later, their company is known as a popular place in Edinboro. Here's a look at why Tony & Deanna Arnt say Lakeside Bagel & Deli is the only NY-style bagel place in Erie & Crawford Counties.
Chamber Members Save on “Social Sales & Marketing Tools for Industrial Businesses” Sessions
Learn how to use social media to find new leads, speed up sales cycles and close deals at the upcoming workshop, hosted by the eMarketing Learning Center & NWIRC “Social Sales & Marketing Tools for Industrial Businesses.”
Giving You the Business - Grant Industrial Controls
Grant Industrial Controls is a Pittsburgh-based company that's had a presence in Erie County for nearly 20 years. Here is a look at what the company does, and how it works hand in hand with its sister-business, in the same space.
Giving You the Business - Epic Web Studios
A tech start-up company in Erie makes it their business to deal with social media, each day. Epic Web Studios not only creates websites, but updates twitter and facebook accounts for people and businesses. Here's a look at how they started, and who some of their 300 clients are, in this Giving You the Business segment.
WMF Architect Genna LaCastro Earns AIA Registration
WMF is pleased to announce that Genna LaCastro has successfully completed the Architect Registration Examination and is now a Registered Architect in the state of Pennsylvania.
Eriez Receives Erie County EDC Keystone Awara
The Economic Development Corporation (EDC) of Erie County presented Eriez with its annual Keystone Award during a dinner ceremony on January 17th at the Bayfront Convention Center. Charlie Ingram, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, accepted the award on behalf of Eriez.
Giving You the Business - Erie Homes for Children & Adults
Erie Home for Children and Adults is a place filled with programs to help people with intellectual disabilities, or just provide guidance for others, in different areas of life. Here's a look at what's called the "Options" program, giving the participants a chance, each week, to enjoy some fun.
Marquette Savings Bank Announces New Appointments
Marquette Savings Bank announced the addition of Attorney Donald F. Fessler, Jr. to its board of trustees. A 1980 graduate of Cathedral Prep and a lifelong resident of Erie, Atty. Fessler earned both his B.B.A. and J.D. degrees from the University of Notre Dame. With over 24 years of experience, Atty. Fessler provides legal counsel and representation primarily in the areas of workers compensation law, civil litigation and residential real estate law. He is a partner of the law firm of Marnen Mioduszewski Bordonaro Wagner & Sinnott, LLC.
Five Star International Receives Circle of Excellence Award
Frederick P. Scheler, dealer principal of Five Star International, is named the 2012 Circle of Excellence award recipient by Navistar. Circle of Excellence honors International dealerships that achieve the highest level of dealer performance in both operating and financial standards, market representation, and most importantly, customer satisfaction. This award is the highest honor a dealer principal can achieve from Navistar. It not only recognizes Five Star, but it also pays tribute to our loyal customers. It's because of you that we've been able to succeed in this industry since 1974.
Hill, Barth & King LLC Hires Three New Associates
The corporate office of Hill, Barth & King LLC (HbK), Certified Public Accountants and Business Consultants, is pleased to announce that three new Associates have recently joined the firm, each at different office locations throughout the country.
Giving You the Business - Erie Day School
Erie Day School is celebrating 83 years of educating students. Here's a look at how the arts, technology, athletics and academics are all key to enhancing the students at this private, independent accredited school in Erie.
