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Refugee Resettlement Update: Katie Kretz - Aug. 19, 2025 20.08.2025 42:26 ↓

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.

The Sunflowers at the Battles Estate: Hagen History Center Staff - Aug. 14, 2025 15.08.2025 1:41:12 ↓

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...

Erie City Revitalization and Improvement Zone: Brian Polito & Matt Wachter - Aug. 13, 2025 14.08.2025 44:13 ↓

Key players in Erie's City Revitalization & Improvement Zone Authority join us: Chair Matthew Wachter, and Executive Director Brian Polito.

Entrepreneurship: Brian Slawin & Jennifer Gilbert - Aug. 11, 2025 12.08.2025 42:28 ↓

Discussing entrepreneurship with Brian Slawin and Jennifer Gilbert.

Early Vote Action: Caleb Landis - Aug. 7, 2025 08.08.2025 43:03 ↓

Caleb Landis of Early Vote Action joins us to share his story and his efforts toward registration and early voting.

Tall Ships: Captain Billy Sabatini - Aug. 6, 2025 07.08.2025 42:18 ↓

Captain Billy Sabatini talks Tall Ships Erie, August 21-24

August County Executive Meeting: Brenton Davis - Aug. 5, 2025 06.08.2025 41:10 ↓

Erie County Executive Brenton Davis joins us for his monthly meeting, talking jobs and workforce training.

Deonte Cooley - Aug. 4, 2025 05.08.2025 43:35 ↓

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: Yevet Anderson, Matthew Thomas, Tina Hiotis & Anita Fay - Jul. 30, 2025 31.07.2025 41:05 ↓

GOP candidates join us to talk politics in the city: Yevet Anderson, Matthew Thomas, Tina Hiotis, and Anita Fay

Downtown Renewal: Drew Whiting - Jul. 29, 2025 30.07.2025 43:56 ↓

Drew Whiting, CEO of the Erie Downtown Development Corporation joins us about the latest on downtown's renewal.

National Leadership Conference: Janis Filbeck - Jul. 28, 2025 29.07.2025 38:36 ↓

Students from Erie Day School led by advisor Janis Filbeck participated in the National Leadership Conference

Erie Philharmonic: Bobby Pape - Jul. 25, 2025 28.07.2025 43:08 ↓

The new Executive Director of the Erie Philharmonic Bobby Pape is introduced to the community

House of Eden: Danny Pakulski & Liam O’Brien - Jul. 24, 2025 25.07.2025 44:10 ↓

Danny Pakulski, Director, and Liam O’Brien Producer of House of Eden produced by Oddity productions, which premieres August 9th at 1020 Collective.

Erie Gives: Karen Biloweth & Erin Fessler - Jul. 23, 2025 24.07.2025 42:28 ↓

Karen Biloweth and Erin Fessler join us from the Erie Community Foundation for Erie Gives August 12

County Financial Operations: Kyle Foust - Jul. 22, 2025 23.07.2025 38:26 ↓

The Erie County Controller Kyle Foust joins us to talk about County financial operations

Mayor's Monthly Meeting: Joe Schember - Jul. 18, 2025 21.07.2025 31:37 ↓

Mayor Joe Schember joins us for his July meeting

Presque Isle Neighborhood Network: Seth Trott - Jul. 16, 2025 17.07.2025 35:30 ↓

Joel Natalie interviews Seth Trott of the Presque Isle Neighborhood Network

PennDOT Projects: Justin Baker, Brian McMulty & Jill Harry - Jul. 14, 2025 15.07.2025 44:36 ↓

We will get the update from PennDOT projects from Justin Baker, Brian McMulty and Jill Harry.

Jefferson Educational Society: Professor Robert Garland - Jul. 10, 2025 11.07.2025 45:06 ↓

Professor Robert Garland is in Erie for a week-long summer residency at the Jefferson Educational Society.

LECOM Behavioral Health: Jeff Natalie - Jul. 9, 2025 10.07.2025 43:05 ↓

Joel's brother Jeff Natalie returns in his new role as Regional Director for Workforce and Business Development for LECOM Behavioral Health.

FBI Special Agent: Dr. Jerry Clark - Jul. 8, 2025 09.07.2025 44:14 ↓

The former FBI Special Agent and recently retired professor Dr. Jerry Clark chats with us.

Improving Your Work Culture: Stephen Seymour - Jul. 7, 2025 08.07.2025 44:49 ↓

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."

VNET Tech Summit: Brian Marshall - Jul. 3, 2025 04.07.2025 40:42 ↓

Brian Marshall VCIO of VNET joins us to discuss the upcoming Tech Summit on Thursday, July 10th at the Bayfront Convention Center.

Global Leadership Summit: Derek Sanford - Jul. 2, 2025 03.07.2025 43:03 ↓

Pastor Derek Sanford of Grace Church is here to talk about this important leadership event on Aug. 7 & 8 at Grace Church-Harborcreek.

July County Executive Meeting: Brenton Davis - Jul. 1, 2025 02.07.2025 43:37 ↓

It's our July visit with Erie County Executive Brenton Davis here on TalkErie.