Erie Homecoming 2019
Erie Homecoming 2019 is a two-day event designed to showcase high-potential investment opportunities to both a network of individuals with ties to the region and to individuals and organizations entering the Erie investment market for the first time.
The event — held at various locations across Erie's eight opportunity zones — will engage you in thought-provoking presentations on Erie's unprecedented market momentum, and will take you on-site to some of the most exciting investment opportunities in the market, including real estate development projects and investment-grade start up and operating businesses.
As an exciting twist to the event, national "do-tank" Accelerator for America will lead interactive and dynamic discussions with attendees on the various investment-ready projects, and will conduct workshops to help you best understand the various economic development tools and market incentives available to make smart and economically sound investments in Erie.
In addition, KPMG, one of the largest accounting firms in the world, has partnered with the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership for this event. KPMG is considered to be one of the foremost experts on structuring opportunity zone and social impact investments and will provide attendees with information on how to best structure investment deals in the Erie market.
Who should attend?
- Former Erie residents looking to reinvest in their hometown, and realize a triple bottom line return — a return on profit, people and place
- Developers and investors from across the globe
- Anyone looking for unique, high-potential opportunity zone investments
What you'll learn.
- The market and environmental conditions that have led to this point, making Erie an ideal investment opportunity
- Learn about Flagship Opportunity Zones and what they mean in terms of tax and other investment incentives
- See first hand some of the investment projects currently happening — with dozens more on the horizon
Why invest in Erie?
Event Schedule
| Day 1 – Our Story | |
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Monday, Aug 19
Bayfront Convention Center
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| 8:00 AM – 8:45 AM |
Registration + Breakfast
A continental breakfast will be provided.
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| 8:45 AM – 9:00 AM |
Erie Arts & Culture Performance | Conference Introduction
James Grunke
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| 9:00 AM – 9:05 AM |
Welcome and Special Presentation
Mayor Joe Schember
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| 9:05 AM – 9:10 AM |
Patriotic Presentation
God Bless America
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| 9:10 AM – 9:30 AM |
Morning Keynote
John Lettieri, President and CEO, Economic Innovation Group
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| 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM |
Morning Keynote
Scott Turner, Executive Director of the White House Opportunity & Revitilization Council
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| 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM |
Break
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| 10:15 AM – 10:25 AM |
Why I Am Investing in Erie
Tom Hagen
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| 10:25 AM – 10:30 AM |
Video | Part 1
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| 10:30 AM – 10:40 AM |
Why Erie Insurance Is Investing in Erie
Tim NeCastro
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| 10:40 AM – 10:50 AM |
Why the Erie Community Foundation is Investing in Erie
Mike Batchelor
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| 10:50 AM – 11:00 AM |
Why the Commonwealth Is Investing in Erie
Secretary Dennis Davin, PA DCED
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| 11:00 AM – 11:10 AM |
Video | Part 2
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| 11:10 AM – 11:45 AM |
Presentation from Community Leaders
Institutional Capacity and Market Differentiators
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| 11:45 AM – 11:50 AM |
Video | Part 3
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| 11:50 AM – 12:15 PM |
Flagship Opportunity Zone Project Portfolio Presentation
Chris Marsh and James Martin
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| 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM |
Lunch - Buses to project sites
Walk to and lunch at Harbor Place
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| 1:15 PM – 3:00 PM |
Site Tours
Tour investment project sites and neighborhoods.
(Our West Bayfront/BEST, EID, I-Hack, EDDC, GAF, Bicentennial Tower for photo) |
| 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Free Time
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| 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM |
Cocktail Hour - Bayfront Convention Center
Hosted by Erie Downtown Development Corporation.
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| 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM |
Dinner
Hosted by Erie Downtown Development Corporation.
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| 7:30 PM – 8:00 PM |
Keynote
Secretary Ben Carson of Housing and Urban Development
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| Day 2 – Next Steps | |
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Tuesday, Aug 20
Sheraton Bayfront
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| 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM |
Continental Breakfast - Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel Ballroom
Breakfast hosted by Erie Innovation District.
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| 8:30 AM – 8:35 AM |
Welcome
County Executive Kathy Dahlkemper
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| 8:35 AM – 8:45 AM |
Opening Remarks
Senator Bob Casey
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| 8:45 AM – 9:45 AM |
Erie Innovation District Pitches
Karl Sanchack
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| 9:45 AM – 10:00 AM |
Break
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| 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM |
Best Practices Across Nation (PANEL)
Bruce Katz
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| 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM |
Inclusive and Equitable Growth Strategies Across America
Rick Jacobs and Shamina Singh
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| 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM |
Catalyzing Venture Investment in the Heartland
Max Brickman
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| 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM |
Structuring Investment for Social Impact
Lisa Woods
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| 12:00 PM – 12:15 PM |
Erie's Future Speakers
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| 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM |
Lunch
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| 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM |
Project Breakout Sessions (Optional)
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Our Speakers
Stay With Us
There are two hotels located adjacent to the Bayfront Convention Center: Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel and Courtyard Erie Bayfront — all located on Erie’s new Bayfront Landing. Booking information and reservations for both hotels can be made through the individual hotel or by visiting www.bayfrontlanding.com.
The Cobblestone Hotel and Suites Erie is approximately a 3-minute drive (17-minute walk) to the Bayfront Convention Center. Reservations can be made through the hotel or by visiting www.staycobblestone.com/pa/erie.
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