The Erie Ambassador program is designed to give community professionals a “behind the scenes” look at where Erie has been historically and what’s taking place to move Erie forward into the future.

The 10-week course gives an inside look at numerous local entities that play a significant role in Erie’s revitalization and resurgence, as well as some historical aspects to show how far we have come as a community. It will allow participants to hear directly from the source(s) about the work happening in a variety of industries to position Erie for growth and prosperity into the future.

These sessions will take place at various locations around Erie County, every Wednesday from March 13th - May 14th (please note: the final session will be held on a Tuesday).

Times will vary based on individual session content. Please note full details below.

Sessions and Times (Full details are being worked on and all are subject to change):

March 13th (8:30a - 12:30PM) Orientation and Economic Development: we'll kick off the program with breakfast and an ice breaker; meet the ERCGP team, hear about our mission and goals as a community organization, see highlights from Erie's economic forecast, and learn what to expect throughout the program.
March 20th - (8:30AM - 11:30AM) - Education: hear from subject matter experts at the United Way of Erie County and the Erie's Public Schools on current activities around
March 27th - (8:30AM - 11:30AM) - Food & Beverage Production in Erie County: a behind the scenes tour of JTM Foods Inc. and Luminary Distilling, Eatery, Fuhrman's Cider
April 3rd - (8:30AM-11:30AM) - Air Travel in Erie: get a most current update on the status of air travel in Erie and the Fly Erie Fund initiative.
April 10th - (8:30AM-11:30AM) - Year-Round Tourism: learn about the impacts that the fishing and boating industry has on our community
April 17th - (8:30AM-11:30AM) - Arts, Culture, & Non-Profit: we will visit and tour Erie Center for Arts & Technology and Barber National Institute
April 24th - (8:30AM-11:30AM) - Erie County Buildings & Land Use: Erie County Redevelopment Authority will share behind the scenes looks at the latest developments around Erie County such as the former site of Erie Malleable Iron Co. on West 12th St. and the former Lord Corp. property at 12th & Greengarden.
May 1st - (8:30AM-2:00PM) - Erie County Road Trip! We'll take a guided tour of the Edinboro community and hear from local organizations and business owners on activities going that continue to keep the area thriving.
May 8th - (8:30AM-1PM) - session host U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants will take us to explore and learn about Erie's immigrant & refugee populations. We'll also have the opportunity to meet minority business owners in our community.
May 14th (TUESDAY) - (3:00PM-7:30PM) - guided informational tours of the Erie Art Museum and the expERIEnce Children's Museum. The program will conclude with a reception and graduation ceremony at the Erie Art Museum. Food will be provided by The Que Abides and Sundae Gourmet Vegan Dessert & Ice Cream

Registration for this program has closed. Please email Colleen to inquire about possible availability.

NOTE: we are not able to provide refunds and carryovers to another year. By registering for Erie Ambassadors 2024, you are committing to the entire 10-week program. Also note, due to the popularity and limited space of the program, we are allowing 2 representatives max per business.

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