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The Chair and Treasurer of the Millcreek Township Government Study Commission, Paul Vojtek and Jim DeDad, respectively came to discuss key issues regarding the Commission's recommendations and challenge some of the narratives in the community about their findings.
Former Congressman Phil English returned to our studios Monday to discuss a new assignment contributing to improving the workforce in America's rural regions. He also weighed in on the imminent federal government shutdown.
On Friday, Erie Mayor Joe Schember walked a couple blocks from City Hall to our 429 State Street studios to discuss the city's proposed deal over the Erie Zoo with Erie Events, along with other big city issues.
The voice of the OHL's Erie Otters, Trevor Kubeja joined us Thursday to share a preview of the hockey team's season.
On our Wednesday health focus, we welcomed Adam Susmarski, DO at LECOM Health Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. He shared his insights on keeping our student-athletes healthy and safe throughout high school and college sports.
Grant Filbeck joined us on Tuesday to discuss questions regarding the Millcreek Township Government's recommendation to change the form of government in the township.
On Monday, we checked in with Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA16) to talk about the impact inflation is making on Pennsylvania constituents, along with tariffs and defunding of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Former Erie County Poet Laureate Chuck Joy returned to our microphones to tell us about his latest collection of poetry entitled White and Blue.
After an exclusive tour of the Ironworks Square worksite, Joel hosted Tina Mengine, the CEO of the Erie County Redevelopment Authority, and Laith Wardi, founder of Gem City Growth Strategies, for a discussion of the potential of the 12th brownfield. Tina and Laith are also the hosts of the Economic Pulse podcast, heard on 105.9 TalkErie WZTE.
On Wednesday, Development Coordinator Shawn Bednard discussed upcoming events sponsored by the Hamot Health Foundation, along with their efforts to combat homelessness.
On Tuesday we sat down with the President of Gannon University to discuss Gannon's Centennial Homecoming, the merger with Ursuline College, and other big university news.
On Monday, Dr. Christopher Harben of Penn State Behrend's Center for Family Business joined us to share about the upcoming Family Business Conference to be held at the Bayfront Convention Center in October. Registrations can be received by emailing clh612@psu.edu
For 25 years Athena Powerlink has been helping women small business owners and entrepreneurs. Linda Stevenson of Athena Erie joined us Friday to share their stories.
Rock Copeland, who represents the 3rd District of Erie County Council, returned to our microphones to express his perspectives on several pressing county issues.
Cindy Spizarny, President & CEO, and Allison Amendola, Vice President of Advancement return to give us an update on WQLN Public Media after the loss of federal funding.
At the top of the month of September, the Erie County Executive Brenton Davis joins us to talk county business for his monthly meeting.
Noted Erie filmmaker John C. Lyons joins us to discuss this falls new Wednesday night film series at 10-20 Collective, beginning Sep. 3rd, along with the next Tethered immersive theatrical experience coming the last two weekends of September at the former Maennerchor Club.
The Carnegie Foundry and Barber National Institute are teaming up to develop THRYVE LABS. Our guests are Bob Barber, SVP at Barber National Institute, and Matt Wachter, CFO & General Council at Carnegie Foundry.
Christina Vogel, Democratic nominee for Erie County Executive joins us.
On Monday, we were talking about economic development and Erie's commercial real estate market with Chuck Peters, the Managing Partner of Altair Real Estate Services.
On Thursday, we had a comprehensive conversation with Dr. Natalyn Gibbs, the new superintendent of Erie's Public Schools.
As the kids get ready to go back to school, it's a good time to talk about immunizations. Officials from the Erie County Department of Health joined us on a Wednesday health focus interview. Our guests were Erin Mrenak, Director of Public Health and Dr. Timothy Pelkowski, Chairman of the Board of Health.
Tuesday we had an important conversation with Katie Kretz, Executive Director of the Multicultural Community Resource Center as they navigate the changes in funding for refugees in Erie.
On Thursday, we spent the afternoon at the Yellow House of the Battles Estate in Girard, PA, owned and maintained by the Hagen History Center/Erie County Historical Society. Sharing the story of the 50 acres of sunflowers in full bloom were staffers Cal Pifer, President and CEO; Geri Cicchetti, Advancement Director; Margaret Pett, Director of Collections & Archives; and Adam Macrino, Director of Programming & Visitor Experience.
Key players in Erie's City Revitalization & Improvement Zone Authority join us: Chair Matthew Wachter, and Executive Director Brian Polito.
Discussing entrepreneurship with Brian Slawin and Jennifer Gilbert.
Caleb Landis of Early Vote Action joins us to share his story and his efforts toward registration and early voting.
Captain Billy Sabatini talks Tall Ships Erie, August 21-24
Erie County Executive Brenton Davis joins us for his monthly meeting, talking jobs and workforce training.
Deonte Cooley is a 40 Under 40 winner, a member of the JCLA, a real estate agent studying for his insurance license, a dad, and an educator.
GOP candidates join us to talk politics in the city: Yevet Anderson, Matthew Thomas, Tina Hiotis, and Anita Fay
Drew Whiting, CEO of the Erie Downtown Development Corporation joins us about the latest on downtown's renewal.
Students from Erie Day School led by advisor Janis Filbeck participated in the National Leadership Conference
The new Executive Director of the Erie Philharmonic Bobby Pape is introduced to the community
Danny Pakulski, Director, and Liam O'Brien Producer of House of Eden produced by Oddity productions, which premieres August 9th at 1020 Collective.
Karen Biloweth and Erin Fessler join us from the Erie Community Foundation for Erie Gives August 12
The Erie County Controller Kyle Foust joins us to talk about County financial operations
Mayor Joe Schember joins us for his July meeting
Joel Natalie interviews Seth Trott of the Presque Isle Neighborhood Network
We will get the update from PennDOT projects from Justin Baker, Brian McMulty and Jill Harry.
Professor Robert Garland is in Erie for a week-long summer residency at the Jefferson Educational Society.
Joel's brother Jeff Natalie returns in his new role as Regional Director for Workforce and Business Development for LECOM Behavioral Health.
The former FBI Special Agent and recently retired professor Dr. Jerry Clark chats with us.
Stephen Seymour is a self-proclaimed “HR nerd.” He is the Director of Personnel at Country Fair and the author of "100 IDEAS to Improve the Workplace."
Brian Marshall VCIO of VNET joins us to discuss the upcoming Tech Summit on Thursday, July 10th at the Bayfront Convention Center.
Pastor Derek Sanford of Grace Church is here to talk about this important leadership event on Aug. 7 & 8 at Grace Church-Harborcreek.
It's our July visit with Erie County Executive Brenton Davis here on TalkErie.
Richard Rutkowski is with us to talk about his documentary film, Pauline From 2 to 3, which is about the remarkable life of Erie centenarian Pauline Rutkowski.
We are joined by Erie Mayor Joe Schember along with Gabi Watson, Event Manager, and Kyle Hannon, Communications Director.
Mark Tanenbaum of the Performing Arts Collective Alliance joins us for all their major projects.
Ann Bucceri from Because You Care joins us to talk about the Lake Erie Cycle Fest.
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