Our hosts welcomed Alberta-based economic development professional Leann Hackman-Carty, principal of Concrete Global Ventures, Ltd. and CEO of Economic Developers Alberta to discuss regional economic development strategies, emphasizing her work in rebuilding businesses after disaster strikes.

Hosts:

Tina Mengine - CEO of Erie County Redevelopment Authority

Laith Wardi - Founder of Gem City Growth Strategies

On this episode we catch up with the exciting news for our host and ED expert Laith Wardi, as he transitions from his former firm Executive Pulse to Gem City Growth Strategies. We also discussed Laith's work with Tina and the current ECRDA projects.

Hosts:

Tina Mengine - CEO of Erie County Redevelopment Authority

Laith Wardi - Founder of Gem City Growth Strategies

Our hosts invited Eric and Ashley Canada of Blane, Canada and the Synchronist Lab to discuss the use of Artificial Intelligence in economic development efforts.

Hosts:

Tina Mengine - CEO of Erie County Redevelopment Authority

Laith Wardi - Founder of Gem City Growth Strategies

Our hosts welcomed Jennifer Farrar, President & CEO of The Tom Ridge Environmental Center Foundation to discuss the work of the foundation in advancing their educational mission.

Hosts:

Tina Mengine - CEO of Erie County Redevelopment Authority

Laith Wardi - Founder of Gem City Growth Strategies

Our hosts welcomed Jeremy Zaborowski, Executive Director of Berks County Industrial Development Authority, dicussing their various business park and business retention and expansion projects.

Hosts:

Tina Mengine - CEO of Erie County Redevelopment Authority

Laith Wardi - Founder of Gem City Growth Strategies

Your hosts and producer Joel Natalie discuss the latest national economic development news and the impact public policy may be having.

Hosts:

Tina Mengine - CEO of Erie County Redevelopment Authority

Laith Wardi - Founder of Gem City Growth Strategies

The Democratic nominee for City of Erie Mayor, Daria Devlin, joined the show to discuss local opportunities and challenges that come with a change at the top of city government. Devlin defeated the incumbent Democratic mayor in the primary.

Hosts:

Tina Mengine - CEO of Erie County Redevelopment Authority

Laith Wardi - President & Founder of ExecutivePulse

This week, our hosts focused on the work of our sponsoring organization, the Erie County Redevelopment Authority. Loan Officer Ethan Bennett, and Chief Financial Officer Leah Manino discussed the various projects and capital stacks it takes to bring investment to places that have been often forgotten.

Hosts:

Tina Mengine - CEO of Erie County Redevelopment Authority

Laith Wardi - President & Founder of ExecutivePulse

To discuss the economic and community development work that our guests are leading in the rural community of Corry, PA were Chuck Gray, Executive Director of Impact Corry, and Dr. Matthew Platz, Executive Director of the Corry Higher Education Council.

Hosts:

Tina Mengine - CEO of Erie County Redevelopment Authority

Laith Wardi - President & Founder of ExecutivePulse

Dean Pepicello, a Harborcreek Township-Erie County, PA Supervisor joined Laith as a co-host, in an engaging discussion about politics, economic policy, and building bridges to developers and the private sector while serving the people as a local elected official.

Hosts:

Tina Mengine - CEO of Erie County Redevelopment Authority

Laith Wardi - President & Founder of ExecutivePulse