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Jake is the Vice President of Economic Development at the Erie Regional Chamber & Growth Partnership and has been working in the economic development sector for over 30 years. On this episode, he shares his experiences and knowledge with us, specifically addressing the current state of the Erie economy, what he has seen over the last few decades in regards to growth and challenges Erie has faced, as well as providing us with a 10 year projection for what he believes the future holds for Erie. This episode is both informative and entertaining to listen to as we get to hear from Jake's perspective on the economic development of Erie!

For this year's Marriage Issue of MCL, Katie interviewed two couples about how God has grown them through their marriages - and what advice they would offer newlyweds.Jason and Carrie Cook work at Park Place Christian Academy in Pearl, where Jason is head football coach and director of development, and Carrie is head of Crusader Care, the after-school and summer camp program. They have four kids and attend Park Place Baptist Church.James and Natasha King are entrepreneurs and authors who provide wellness products through Partner.Co. Their son, TJ, is 11. They attend Holy Ghost Baptist Church in Clinton.

We began. the week meeting the new President & CEO at Erie Regional Chamber & Growth Partnership, Brandon Mendoza. We heard his personal story, and got a glimpse of what's in store for the Chamber under his leadership.

This episode of We Question and Learn program will feature Karen Bilowith, President and CEO of the Erie Community Foundation. With her will be Erin Fessler, Vice President of Community and Government Relations. We'll hear an overview about the Foundation's activities and accomplishments. Also featured is Jake Rouch, Interim President and Chief Executive Officer at the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership. Join us Sunday afternoons starting at 4 on WQLN NPR and then online at WQLN.org or your favorite podcast venue.

This episode of We Wquestion and Learn will feature interviews with Robert Chatfied, President and CEO of the Free To Choose Network, a global media nonprofit organization whose history goes back to 1980 with the production of Milton Friedman's PBS series Free To Choose. And Jake Rouch, Interim President and Chief Executive Officer at the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership.

The annual Erie Homecoming conference, sponsored by the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership, featured the theme, "Activating the Vision." Our guests included: Jake Rouch, President and CEO of the Chamber, Chris Norris of Revox Media, Sara Harris of Pulakos Chocolates and Shari Robinson of Mighty Fine Donuts, and Tim Burch of Burch Farms.

Jake Rouch, VP at the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership, visited our studio Monday for a mid-year report on how Erie businesses are doing in 2024.

Are you standing at the crossroads of growth and stability in your contracting business, unsure of which path to take? Well, buckle up as we guide you through, with an honest conversation about when it's time to seek external consulting.  We dive into the intricacies of nurturing your company's growth without jeopardizing your financial peace of mind. We share our unique coaching philosophy in Contractor Cuts, and sometimes, that might even mean steering you away from our services if it doesn't align with your current needs. Plus, get the lowdown on our bespoke coaching packages, the Coaching Partnership and the Executive Partnership, tailored to revolutionize your project management and operations.Have you ever wished for a business mentor who doesn't just talk the talk but walks the walk with you every step of the way? In today's episode, we unpack our hands-on Growth Partnership program, designed to pair rock-solid business strategies with consistent accountability check-ins. We'll talk about the critical importance of managing time and choosing projects wisely to stay on course. For those ready to soar to new heights, we introduce the Executive Partnership, complete with immersive onboarding and the option for personalized on-site visits. Hear how our mentorship has catalyzed client success stories during pivotal transitions, and discover how our proprietary ProStruct 360 software can synergize with our coaching for a truly transformative experience.Transitioning from hands-on fieldwork to full-time project management is no small feat. In this candid discussion, we pull from our two decades of experience to share the lessons that are often learned the hard way. We unravel the trials of hiring and management, offering wisdom that can help you save on one of the most valuable resources: time. Our conversation doesn't stop there; we tackle the strategies for hiring and managing employees, and how to implement structured processes for seamless growth. Witness how our intensive sessions and insights from ProStruct 360 can propel your company towards efficiency and profitability. Join us for a session packed with real-world advice that's as practical as it is profitable.Looking to take your business to the next level? ProStruct360 has everything you need to succeed! From cutting-edge software and training, to expert coaching and guidance, we've got you covered. Visit our website to explore our offerings and see the full videos of our podcast series. At ProStruct360.com, you'll find the tools and resources you need to grow your business, improve your skills and achieve your goals. Don't wait, check us out now!ProStruct360 We are giving away FREE 2024 Company Blueprinting Sessions to anyone that signs up for the Complete ($199) version of the ProStruct360 Software. It's FREE for 2 WEEKS when you sign up today at my.ProStruct360.com/sign-up. Text us today at (678) 940-5747 to claim your free Blueprinting Session and free trial of the ProStruct360 Software.

To start the new year, we get a baseline on Erie business with James Grunke, the President and CEO of the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership.

During this EPE episode, Sachin Karnik presents “VERVIEW OF THE GROWTH PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM” for a wide audience to consider various key questions about the human condition from a wide range of perspectives. For further information, please contact: SACHIN J. KARNIK 201 MICHELLE COURT NEWARK, DE 19711 SMART PHONE: 302-268-4480 WEBSITES: ⁠⁠⁠www.EnergyAndPersonalExcellence.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.CPExcellence.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.SachinKarnik.com⁠⁠⁠ E-MAIL: PERSONAL.EXCELLENCE1008@GMAIL.COM (SEE RESUME FOR EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE BACKGROUND of SACHIN KARNIK) “The human mind is perhaps the most mysterious/enigmatic process in existence and uses massive amounts of energy. Personal energy is wasted through internal/external conflicts. When wastage of personal/inner energy is reduced and eventually stopped completely, extraordinary conservation and revitalization of energy occurs in one's life. This energy then starts to flow in all 12 dimensions of one's life without disturbance. Such a flow establishes a powerful foundation where limitless possibilities become available and real in one's life.” -- Sachin Karnik DIMENSION # 1: HEALTH & OVERALL FITNESS BASED ON STAGE OF LIFE DIMENSION # 2: MENTAL STRENGTH DEVELOPMENT & ENHANCEMENT DIMENSION # 3: EMOTIONAL BALANCE & INTEGRATION DIMENSION # 4: SOCIAL BALANCE & RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPMENT DIMENSION # 5: PERSONALITY & CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT DIMENSION # 6: FAMILY HARMONY & FLOWERING OF LOVE DIMENSION # 7: INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS DIMENSION # 8: FINANCIAL HEALTH & GROWTH DIMENSION # 9: CAREER-OCCUPATION DEVELOPMENT DIMENSION # 10: QUALITY OF LIFE DEVELOPMENT & ENHANCEMENT DIMENSION # 11: RECREATIONAL LIFE DEVELOPMENT & ENHANCEMENT DIMENSION # 12: SPIRITUAL – RELIGIOUS LIFE DEVELOPMENT & ENHANCEMENT

If you thought Sarah&Renee were the most dynamic of duos, just wait til you hear from Chase Eikenbary, V.P. of Project Management for Regional Growth Partnership of Ohio. You will instantly see she's a necessary component to the team and, dare we say, accomplice to this triple-threat in local female prowess.Chase dives right in by sharing slightly embarrassing Renee-stories from their years of working together. She also challenges the way these ladies typically run their episodes and recommends a multitude of future guests. But most of all, she showcases her unending talent and unique savvy in community growth initiatives and economic development within her region and for the state of Ohio."Go where the energy goes," Chase repeats multiple times throughout this episode and even decides in the end that energy is such a superpower, every community would do well to harness it.And as her last order of business... Did you know you can get real-time product availability notices at your local liquor store via OHLQ.com? Listen now to find out how this even came up in conversation.In the end, Renee declares a creed: "I don't care if you're a large manufacturer or small business, reach out to us! Even if we can't assist you through Regional Growth Partnership or JobsOhio we can connect you to other resources." Learn more about Chase and RGP Ohio.Get to know us ...And, find us on Apple to leave us a review!Or, listen to our favorite songs ; -)

We returned to our studios Monday with a focus on the Erie International Airport. We tried to understand the problems ERI is facing in the context of the overall U.S. commercial aviation industry. Our guests included Dan Giannelli, Board Chair of the Erie Airport Authority; Joe Sinnott, Erie County Economic Development Director; and James Grunke, President/CEO of the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership.

Tune into today's NKY Spotlight podcast, presented by CVG! Lee Crume of Be NKY Growth Partnership shares the process behind their recent rebrand and what the future holds for BE NKY. On NKY @ Work, Lisa Blank of St. Elizabeth Healthcare highlights how they are helping students work toward a future in healthcare.  Thank you to our sponsors Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, CKREU Consulting and HORAN.

On this Monday edition, we talk with the Erie Regional Manufacturing Partnership.  Jake Rouch oversees the ERMP's interests from his position with the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership; and Jim Rutkowski, General Manager at Industrial Sales and Manufacturing and current Chair of the ERMP, both join us for a great conversation!

The next We Question and Learn Program will feature an interview with Brian Slawin, Regional Director and Portfolio manager for the Ben Franklin Technology Partners, along with Fire and Ice Program Leader, Jordan Fuller from the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership. Then we'll revisit an interview with Gerald Clark, Professor, retired special FBI Agent and Author.

On this Monday episode, it's all about Erie Entrepreneurship! We hear from Jordan Fuller, Director of Entrepreneurial Programs at the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership, Drew Whiting, Chairman of Erie's first dedicated angel fund-also known as ICE Angel Fund and Brain Slawin, the Director & Portfolio Manager of Ben Franklin Technology Partners.

This week, your host Dave Nelson talks with Kimm Leininger, Present & CEO of Geauga Growth Partnership. GGP strives to create Leading Business Growth in Geauga County. Geauga Growth Partnership's mission is to enhance the economic climate in Geauga County by attracting new business, supporting existing businesses, and preparing the workforce of the future.

On this Friday episode, The CEO of the Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership, James Grunke gives a recap of 2022 and gave a forecast of what is to come in 2023.

D. Paul Zito with Regional Growth Partnership, talks about how local companies can go global. Also, Tim O'Donnell from Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport talks about the importance of passenger traffic out of Toledo Express.

The Joel Natalie Show's coverage of the new regional economic growth playbook, "Erie's Inclusive Growth: A Playbook for Action" continued Tuesday, with a conversation with Kim Thomas, the leader of the new initiative, and James Grunke, CEO of the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership. We learned about the major themes, focus areas and projects that are being invested in.

Dr. Joli Hamiliton is a research psychologist, certified sex educator, she and her partner Ken are the hosts of Project Relationship. They have a combined total of 40 years of open relationship experience between the two of them so they have so much wisdom to share! We were featured in the same Vogue article (April 2022 edition) and have had so much fun talking, and soon will be hosting a live event together on July 2nd in Hudson Valley New York! Come and join us for an in-person experience - LOVE EXPANDED! To learn more about Joli & Ken and their offerings: https://www.jolihamilton.com/ www.amorypodcast.com Consider supporting us by becoming an Amory Patron! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/megan-bhatia/support

Thanks for tuning into The Joel Natalie Show, where we have the conversations that matter. On our Tuesday show, we talked about economic development and job creation, with the President and CEO of the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership, James Grunke. What is the role of the Chamber in developing the economic growth of our area, and where do all the parts fit in the economic development infrastructure.

We Question and Learn host Tom Pysz talks with the President & CEO of the Erie Community Foundation, Karen Bilowith. Tom also interviews the CEO of the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership, James Grunke.

Join We Question and Learn host Tom Pysz as he talks with Executive Director of Africa 6000 International, Teresa Murtland. Tom will also interview the CEO of the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership, James Grunke.

We always like to say that a sunny, summer day on Presque Isle is a perfect Chamber-of-Commerce type of day, but Erie is still beautiful, even covered in snow. Speaking of the Chamber of Commerce, on Monday our guest was the President and CEO of the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership, James Grunke. He shared the Chamber's perspective on 2021, and look ahead to what's being planned for 2022.

Today on Podcasting Stories, we're talking with Jeff Pawlow, the President of Engineered Tax Services, the nation's premier tax credit and incentive firm who marries the science of engineering with the principles of tax & accounting. Jeff was recently promoted to President as a result of his firm, The Growth Partnership, merging with Engineered Tax Services, and in this episode, we learn about the history of both firms and the potential synergies that led to the merger. Like many of our guests, Jeff is intrigued about the ways a podcast can amplify the message of the combined firm, but he's also thinking about using the podcast as a way to showcase key strategic partnerships. If you've ever considered having your own podcast, this episode has a lot of great ideas on ways a podcast can be beneficial to you, your partners, and your potential clients. LINKS Show Notes Be a Guest About YourPodcast.team About Engineered Tax Services GUEST Jeff PawlowAbout Jeff Special Guest: Jeff Pawlow.

On Tuesday, Joel Natalie was invited to Erie Homecoming 2021, back in-person at the Bayfront Convention Center. The focus of most of our coverage were to meet the new cohort members for the Chamber's FIRE Accelerator program. The FIRE Accelerator provides investment and mentorship to rising businesses, encouraging them to utilize Erie's talent and resources in the hopes that they spring roots here. We met with officials from Accelerate Wind, Muse Engine, N-Modes, Alegon Materials, and Psnergy. We also got reactions from Jordan Fuller, director of the FIRE Accelerator - ERCGP, Brian Slawin, of the Ben Franklin Technology Partners, and Lesley Ridge Allen, and Jake Rouch of the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership.

On our Thursday program, we interviewed Jordan Fuller, Director of the Secure Erie Accelerator, a part of the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership. We learned more about this year's FIRE Accelerator Program, how they recently re-branded this program that boosts growing businesses, the application process, and heard about the success of several cohort graduates.

Julio Gonzalez is the CEO and Founder of Engineered Tax Services, the country's largest specialty tax engineering firm specializing in the preservation of wealth through IRS engineering-based services. He is also the CEO of Growth Partnership, the only full-service multi-disciplinary consulting firm serving accounting professionals. We talk about tax engineering, tax incentives for small to medium-sized businesses, and work opportunity tax credits.   Timestamps [01:13] Julio's entrepreneurial journey [04:09] How to set up tax-efficient structures for small to medium-sized businesses  [07:02] Julio's experience with management blueprints [10:01] Tax engineering and its effect on small businesses [13:05] Tax incentives for real estate investing [16:40] Money-saving tax strategies for small businesses [20:10] Understanding the research and development tax credit [22:17] Energy tax credits for small to medium-sized businesses [23:54] Payback periods for energy-efficient investing [25:30] Dissecting work opportunity tax credits [26:50] How the work opportunity tax credit can help your small business   [28:06] How to take advantage of multiple tax incentives [29:40] Tax disputes resolution and controversy services   Links and Resources Julio's LinkedIn Julio's website The Growth Partnership website Steve's New Book: Buyable Steve's blog Complete the Buyability Assessment https://StevePreda.com

https://youtu.be/eaMdp1jizIE Julio Gonzalez is the CEO and Founder of Engineered Tax Services, the country's largest specialty tax engineering firm specializing in the preservation of wealth through IRS engineering-based services. He is also the CEO of Growth Partnership, the only full-service multi-disciplinary consulting firm serving accounting professionals. We talk about tax engineering, tax incentives for small to medium-sized businesses, and work opportunity tax credits.   --- Save 20% of Your Payroll with Julio Gonzalez Our guest is Julio Gonzalez, who is the most interesting man in Tax. He is the CEO of Engineering Tax Services, the largest boutique engineering tax services firm in the country, also called ETS. He basically set out to democratize tax engineering so that small and medium sized private companies can gain access to the same tax planning advice that fortune companies enjoy, courtesy of their big four accountants. Mr. Gonzalez is also the CEO of the Growth Partnership, the only full service multidisciplinary consulting firm serving the accounting profession and Able CRM, a marketing and business development software for accountants. So welcome to the show, Julio. Thank you for having me. I appreciate it. So that's a great slate of companies all are serving the tax and accounting profession. Sounds like you had quite a journey coming here. So tell us a little bit about how you got here. What is your entrepreneurial story? It's been a wonderful journey. Well, thank you for having me again. I had worked out of college in the 80s, working with the largest accounting firms in the country. And we were doing a lot of sophisticated tax credits for the Fortune 500 public companies here in the United States. And I realized in the late 90s that these tax credits were available to all small businesses, but that every accounting firm outside of the big ones in the United States, were not gonna be able to have access to the technical staff to provide these tax credits to their clients. And I wanted to make sure that all small businesses took advantage of tax credits associated with building employment in the United States, innovation, investing in infrastructure. And I thought that just the Microsofts of the world, the Googles of the world, they were the ones that had access to it, but I felt like every small business should have that access. So that's what I set the journey out to be. And I started in 2001 to, you know, make my services available to all accounting firms so that when their clients were doing these great activities, innovation, employment growth, and infrastructure investing, that they had a resource such as myself that was an engineer and a scientist and a tax expert that could qualify their clients for these tax benefits. And so, the last 20 years has been a great journey to help small businesses across the country, that journey, you know, 20 years long, but still in its infancy, right? We work with several thousand accounting firms, but there's so many more accounting firms and small business owners that we have to make sure are aware of these tax benefits. So we appreciate being on your show to make sure that we get that education out across the country. So, this is a fascinating concept to me. I personally had some experience. You know, I started life with KPMG as well. And I also was, for a time, I was on the board of a company that provided tech services. It was an Irish company for multinationals. And I was in Hungary at the time. And they would come together every quarter. You had these high-priced partners, PricewaterhouseCoopers partners. They would fly into Budapest, and they would spend a day there, and they would go through, essentially, they had a board meeting to make sure that what they are doing is actually happening in that jurisdiction. And it was a very expensive process. I mean, you had all these people who were flying in and out. These are not cheap experts, like 8,

Tom Pysz talks with Susanna Wies Frigon, Vice President of Philanthropic Services at the Erie Community Foundation. Then we'll hear from Jake Rouch, Vice President, Economic Division of the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership along with Leslie Ridge Allen, Vice President of Business Engagement.

On our Tuesday episode of the Joel Natalie Show, we took a deep dive into the minimum wage. What would it mean to the small businesses of Erie County if minimum wage is raised to $12, or even $15? Our guests were the President and CEO of the Erie Regional and Growth Partnership, James Grunke; as well as the Senior Director of Public Affairs for the Manufacturer and Business Administration, Jezree Friend. They shared their expert opinions on the subject, and we discussed the consequences, unintended and otherwise of a large minimum wage hike.

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What if you got hit by a bus? Would your work and organization be able to continue? Today Jeff Pawlow joins us and shares the importance of building your organization to succeed outside of yourself. As the Founder and Managing Shareholder of The Growth Partnership, Jeff leads a dynamic team of professionals dedicated to helping their clients succeed as business owners. He has repeatedly been named one of the profession's "Top 100 Most Influential People" by Accounting Today. Currently, the client "footprint" of The Growth Partnership consists of 452 accounting firms in the United States – including 56 of the Accounting Today "Top 100" firms"; 39 associations/state societies, and 13 international firms. Jeff currently resides in suburban St. Louis with his wife Cindy and their four children. In his free time, Jeff enjoys escaping to his family retreat in remote McCloud, CA, and serving as the "voice" of the St. Louis University High School and Affton Americans hockey teams. What are we reading? Today's book is How Will You Measure Your Life? by Clayton Christensen. Clayton is the Kim B. Clark Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School. Simon shares how this book has impacted his life as well as shaping Catch Fire Show.ABOUT THE SHOWAligning the Who/How/What for six figures. Gain skills to succeed without the university price tag. Simon provides tips for designing your career path, exclusive interviews with expert guests about success designing their own paths. LEARN MORE

On our Monday edition of the Joel Natalie Show, we learned about Erie Homecoming 2020: Erie's Economic Evolution. This two-day virtual event focuses on growing, mentoring, and investing in Erie. Our guests included Brett Wiler, Capital Formation Lead at Flagship Opportunity Zones and Erie Homecoming Change Agent with the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership, and Jordan Fuller, Director of the Secure Erie Accelerator.

Tom Pysz talks with James Grunke, the CEO of the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership about goals and accomplishments for the 2020 year. Then Tom talks with Adam Bratton, the Executive Director of the Nonprofit Partnership who will be talking about nonprofit management and the state of the nonprofit community in Northwest Pennsylvania.

On the Wednesday program, the breaking news was that the first positive case of COVID-19 was reported in Erie County. As we covered breaking news, our focus on the Joel Natalie Show was to understand better the impact on the crisis on local Erie businesses. Our guests included James Grunke, the CEO of the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership, Sara Kim, owner of the boutique Lollies in the Colony Plaza, and Jeff Parnell, CEO of bricks-and-mortar and online-based retailer FishUSA. Joel also talked with PennDOT spokesperson Jill Harry on the decision to close Interstate Highway rest areas across Pennsylvania. Finally, we had our monthly conversation with Brian Kelly, Senior Pastor of McLane Church, as Joel shared "An Hour With My Pastor."

James Grunke and Lesley Ridge Allen, of the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership, join us to talk about the Erie region's economic potential and the steps they're taking to foster this outcome. According to their website, the partnership is "the voice of the business community, providing awareness, advocacy, and access to people, information, and education." Sponsored by: Erie Regional Chamber & Growth Partnership Music: Kevin Macleod's "pamgaea" available via Creative Commons Attribution-International 4.0. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/, No changes were made. Music by audionautix.com. Audionautix's "Roboskater" by Jason Shaw available via Creative Commons Attribution-International 4.0. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/, No changes were made.

James Grunke and Lesley Ridge Allen, of the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership, join us to talk about the Erie region’s economic potential and the steps they're taking to foster this outcome. According to their website, the partnership is "the voice of the business community, providing awareness, advocacy, and access to people, information, and education." Sponsored by: Erie Regional Chamber & Growth Partnership Music: Kevin Macleod’s "pamgaea" available via Creative Commons Attribution-International 4.0. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/, No changes were made. Audionautix's "Roboskater" by Jason Shaw available via Creative Commons Attribution-International 4.0. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/, No changes were made.

We began the first full week of the new year discussing Erie Forward, a five-year regional economic and community development initiative with James Grunke, the CEO of the Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership. This $5 million plan is poised to bring 2,000 new family-sustaining jobs in the region, focusing on six sectors where Erie excels in the nation.

On the Monday edition of the Joel Natalie Show, we covered the hot topic of wages. Why do people seem to get paid less to work in Erie as opposed to other cities in the Tri-State area. Are we better or worse off than the surrounding cities? Plus, what kind of wage would it take to break away from government programs. Our guests were Geoffrey Lyons from GECAC, Janet Anderson from Northwest PA Connect, and Jake Rouch from the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership.

Tom Pysz talks with James Grunke, the CEO and Executive Director of the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership. Then Tom talks with Mark Amendola, the Executive Director of Perseus House along with Doctor Nick Viglione, the Chief Educational Officer of the Charter School of Excellence.

In this episode of the RGC Worthy Podcasts Perspective Series, Amanda Kochirka, Program Director at the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership goes through her career journey from working in her family business to e-marketing professional, to now developing the programs that the Chamber offers. Listen to her story of how her prior careers inform the work she does as Program Director and how her professional worth has increased as she has grown in her careers. RGC Website: www.resourceandgovernance.com Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership Website: https://www.eriepa.com Copyright RGC 2019. RGC is not responsible for the views and opinions of guests. Thanks for listening!!

We began the week on location at the Bayfront Convention Center for the Erie Homecoming 2019 and it's focus on the Opportunity Zones. Our guests included both Erie natives home for the event along with local sponsoring officials. The expats on the broadcast was bankers and General McLane grads Nathan Kelly and Paul Tuefel, consultant Joesph Bione, and real estate attorney Monique Winston. Representing the sponsoring organization the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership were President & CEO James Grunke and Vice President Jake Rouch.

On the Monday edition of the Joel Natalie Show, we invited key officials from the efforts to bring investments to bear on Erie's low-income census tracts thought the federal Opportunity Zones tax incentive program. With us were Matt Wachter, Vice President of Finance and Development at the Erie Downtown Development Corporation, his brother Attorney Tim Wachter, lawyer at Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett and Lead Developer for the Flagship Opportunity Zones, and Brett Wiler, Vice President of Capital Formation for the Flagship Opportunity Zone Development Company, and an officer with the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership.

Andrew and Angel welcome Growth Partnership to the studio! Greg and Amanda talk about they work that they do. Learn a little bit about the petmin pig iron project that is coming to Ashtabula. Be sure to visit https://petminusa.com/ or https://www.ashtabulagrowth.com/ for more information. 

There is fundamental change occurring in the economic development ecosystem here in Erie County. We had a substantive conversation with the new CEO of the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership, James Grunke, John Persinger from the Erie Downtown Development Corp., and Chris Groner, Economic Development specialist at the City of Erie.

The Regional Growth Partnership is the lead economic development group serving the Toledo region and 17 counties of Northwest Ohio. As a 100 percent privately led organization, the RGP focuses on meeting the site selection needs of corporate clients in a confidential, innovative and time-sensitive manner. Serving as a true regional and private group, the RGP is not bound by political jurisdictions, allowing us to act in the best interest of businesses each and every time.Visit www.rgp.org

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What are the challenges facing small business after the Great Recession? Ty Barksdale of Sutton Bank and Jake Rouch of Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership describe demands of the current workplace, including that workers be adaptable, collaborative, agile, and entrepreneurial, in an Economic Development podcast.