Right here, right now the momentum for Erie grows, creating an oasis of opportunity for Erieites near and far to engage in the exciting projects and rennaissance taking place throughout the region.
Join us for a jam-packed two days to connect with local leaders and community advocates during engaging conference sessions, collaborative conversations, immersive experiences, and more!
This event will be full of opportunities to hear about the incredible work so many passionate Erieites engage in to make your hometown a vibrant community. It's also a chance to experience the change for yourself — whether you're visiting for the first time in over a decade or want to play tourist in your own backyard for a few days.
Attendees will experience the energy of the community through unique and engaging presentations, tours and networking opportunities!
Your ticket will enable you to:
Please join us on October 20th and 21st for this two-day event to learn how you can invest in your hometown.
Day One: Erie Today | |
Thursday, Oct 20
Various Locations
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9:00 AM – 11:30 AM |
Community Tours
Join a community tour for a behind the scenes look at current investment projects around the community. In 2019, we featured opportunity zone projects like ECAT, downtown revitalization with the Erie Downtown Development Corporation, Gannon University, and more. This year's stops will be new and never-before-open to event attendees.
Transportation provided.
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11:30 AM – 1:00 PM |
Opening Luncheon + Keynote Address
Why Erie? Why now? An Erie ex-pat makes the case for why Erie is ripe with opportunity.
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1:00 PM – 1:15 PM |
Welcome to Erie Homecoming 2022
Opening remarks by James Grunke, president and CEO of the Erie Regional Chamber
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4:30 PM – 5:00 PM |
VIP Networking
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5:00 PM – 5:30 PM |
Reception and Networking
Enjoy local performers while connecting over cocktails to business professionals and fellow conference attendees.
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Day Two: Erie Tomorrow | |
Friday, Oct 21
Various Locations
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8:30 AM – 9:00 AM |
Continental Breakfast
Join us for a light breakfast and networking.
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12:00 PM – 1:15 PM |
Closing Luncheon
End your Erie Homecoming experience with our closing keynote address over lunch.
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1:30 PM |
Erie Experiences
Spend the weekend and experience Erie! Special rates, opportunities, and events will be available to conference attendees who choose to extend their stay through the weekend.
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For more information, contact Colleen Gross, Director of Membership Services, Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership at cgross@eriepa.com or (814) 454-07191 ext. 146.