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Erie’s Front Row

ERCGP
Erie, United States
Erie
Economic Development
Video Games
Workforce Development
Diverse Erie
Chamber Of Commerce
Erie, Pennsylvania
Family Business Center At Penn State Behrend
National Civics Bee
Moore Research Group
Ella
Exit Planning
Emerging Erie Fund
Media Art
Mercyhurst University
Insurescope
Whitethorn Games
Erie County Community College (EC3)
Small Business Entrepreneurship

Hosted by Chamber employee Jordan Fuller and Colleen Dougherty, Erie’s Front Row puts you in the best seat to witness the people, projects, and opportunities shaping the future of the Erie region. As Erie experiences a historic transformation, this podcast gives you an up-close look at the visionaries, changemakers, and bold initiatives driving progress at every community level. Erie’s Front Row b... more

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On this episode of Erie's Front Row we are joined in the studio by Jacob Jones the Director of the Center for Family Business.

This week we discuss the impact of family businesses on our economy, current opportunities and challenges facing regional ... more

On this episode of Erie's Front Row, Colleen and Jordan are joined in the studio by Susie Snelick the President of the Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC). This week, we discuss the history of the NPRC, Susie's background and leadership of ... more

This week on Erie's Front Row, Colleen and Jordan are joined in the studio by Olivia Burgess, Director of Collective Giving for the Erie Community Foundation, and Alec Zaphiris, Senior Account Executive at Great Lakes Insurance Group and the Vice Cha... more

This week on Erie's Front Row, Colleen and Jordan are joined by Jasmine Almeida, the founder of Presque Publications a new publishing company in Erie, PA. On this episode, we discuss starting a business in Erie, the first edition of Erie Seniors and ... more

This week on Erie's Front Row, Jordan and Colleen are joined by Michael Gaines the Executive Director of the Bradley H. Foulk Children's Advocacy Center of Erie County. On this episode we discuss the Children's Advocacy Center network, the services a... more

This week on Erie's Front Row, Jordan and Colleen are joined in the studio by Jeremy Young, the CEO of FRC. FRC is a federal government contractor based in Erie, PA. On this episode we discuss the growth of FRC from its roots in Washington DC to relo... more

This week on Erie's Front Row, Colleen and Jordan are joined in the studio by Nick and Jessica Taylor, the founders of Menajerie Studio. Outside of Menajerie, Nick and Jessica are also leading the effort to energize Erie's film ecosystem with their w... more

This week on Erie's Front Row, Jordan and Colleen are joined in the studio by Brian Gutowski, Middle School Social Science Educator and Technology Director at Erie Day School, to discuss the National Civics Bee program. The Erie Regional Chamber and ... more

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Recent Guests

Jacob Jones
Director at the Family Business Center at Penn State Behrend
Penn State Behrend
Episode: 48. Center for Family Business
Susie Snelick
President of Northern Pennsylvania Regional College
Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC)
Episode: 47. NPRC
Olivia Burgess
Director of Collective Giving at the Erie Community Foundation
Erie Community Foundation
Episode: 46. Emerging Erie Fund
Alec Zaphiris
Vice Chair of the Emerging Erie Fund
Great Lakes Insurance (and Erie Community Foundations network)
Episode: 46. Emerging Erie Fund
Jasmine Almeida
Founder of Erie Seniors and Presque Publishing
Presque Publications / Erie Seniors
Episode: 45. Presque Publications - Erie Seniors
Michael Gaines
Board member, Children's Advocacy Center of Erie County
Bradley Foulk Children's Advocacy Center of Erie County
Episode: 44. Children's Advocacy Center
Jeremy Young
Founder of Federal Resources Corporation (FRC)
Federal Resources Corporation (FRC)
Episode: 43. FRC
Jessica Taylor
Menajerie Studio
Episode: 42. Menajerie Studio
Nick Taylor
Menajerie Studio
Episode: 42. Menajerie Studio

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

17. Del Birch
Q: What key programs and resources does the Chamber/EGP offer to help businesses and nonprofits?
Resources span marketing, sales, training, workforce development, and community initiatives like 211 and community schools, with a focus on meeting businesses where they are and guiding them to the right support.
17. Del Birch
Q: What does a business outreach visit look like in practical terms?
It's about diagnosing needs, building relationships with business owners, and providing warm handoffs to relevant partners; the visitor acts like a general practitioner for business needs.
17. Del Birch
Q: Could you kind of talk a little bit about where you grew up and your pathway to the seat you're in today?
Del shares growing up in Erie, attending local schools, studying at Notre Dame and the University of Illinois, early work in Baltimore and at Tate, then returning to Erie to pursue marketing and economic development, culminating in a longtime focus on connecting businesses with regional resources.
18. I-HACK
Q: You want to engage corporations with the university, with the students, with faculty, and just talk a bit about that.
The episode explains that corporate engagement is structured early and progressively deepens—from freshman-year speakers to senior-year capstones—ensuring real-world relevance and ongoing collaboration between companies, students, and faculty.
15. Erie County Community College
Q: What early outcomes or impacts has EC3 observed in its first years?
Early outcomes include a growing student body surpassing 1,000, strong alignment with regional employers, high placement in family-sustaining wages, expanded allied health offerings, and successful dual-credit partnerships with high schools that enable students to earn college credits while in high school.

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The show centers on the Erie region's economic transformation, featuring conversations with business owners, nonprofit leaders, educators, and regional developers. Episodes commonly explore family business dynamics, workforce development, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, and the region's strategic initiatives—from startup growth and exit planning to funding, housing, and cross-organizational collaboration. Listeners likely gain practical insights on regional economy, governance, and community initiatives, often illustrated with local anecdotes, case studies, and actionable takeaways for business leaders and community builders. A notable strength is the mix of hands-on, locally grounded storytelling and access to influential regional actors, ... more

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Recent guests on Erie’s Front Row include:

1. Jacob Jones
2. Susie Snelick
3. Olivia Burgess
4. Alec Zaphiris
5. Jasmine Almeida
6. Michael Gaines
7. Jeremy Young
8. Jessica Taylor

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