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Erie PA News and Events for Wednesday August 30, 2006
Posted by Dennis on August 30, 2006
Thee are two economic development related press conferences scheduled for today. Nothing new but it’s nice to hear it officially.
Brad Fairfield of Koehler Brewery Square will announce that he has received funding. Urbaniak Brothers Meat Market, Pennsylvania Wine and Spirts, and Cornerstone Healthcare Group, a long term healthcare medical care, will be moving into the planned building.
Brazillian Coffee and Machines Company is holding a press conference at the Intermodal Transportation Building on at 9 am to intorduce their company to Erie. Their plans for 2006 include the addition of a manufacturing plant in Erie, which will serve both the American and Canadian markets.
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for Erie County remained at 5.1 percent for July 2006. The raw data (not seasonally adjusted) shows an unemployment rate of 5.2 percent with a labor force of 142,800 with 135,300 working and 7,500 unemployed with 2005 figures of 145,100 with 137,000 and 8,100 unemployed for a 5.6 percent unemployment rate. The drop in the labor force is not a good sign. Few college kids spending the Summer in Erie? People moving out of the area? Here are the complete state figures in pfd format.
Jon from The Movies at Meadville sent out an email announcing they are dedicating one theater to foreign/ independent/ classic/ films. They’re starting out with the hottest film out there right now. “Little Miss Sunshine” will start is run there this weekend. Here are the show times and more info.
The newest addition to the Mercyhurst College community, Mercyhurst West Junior College in Girard, will officially open its doors today when classes begin for the fall session. The temporary home of Mercyhurst West, located in the former Faith Lutheran Church at 824 Main Street East, Girard, has been renovated to include three classrooms, one equipped with computers, as well as office space and a student lounge area. The facility is located just west of the 405-acre property that will become the permanent campus of Mercyhurst West once long-range plans are finalized.
NanoLogix (OTC: NNLX.PK), a nano-biotechnology company engaged in the research, development and commercialization of technologies for alternative sources of fuel, announced that it has filed three additional patent applications that enhance the efficiencies of its proprietary hydrogen bioreactor. The company is currently focused on the production of hydrogen from agricultural feedstock, industrial wastewater and municipal waste streams to create new sources of energy. NanoLogix is presently operating a hydrogen bioreactor at Welch’s in North East and has recently signed an agreement with the City of Erie Wastewater Treatment Plant for a prototype bioreactor installation.
Cellular One sent out a press release saying they now suck less because have added 3 towers in the Erie area this year. They added a new tower at the Lake Shore County Club that will increase coverage along Route 5 and Route 20 in Erie and Fairview. A new tower was also installed in Cambridge Springs, which will improve coverage along US 6, SR 86, SR 408, and SR 99. Additionally, a new tower was installed in Sugar Grove, which will improve service along State Routes 69 and 957.
VNU Group BV, the owner of Nielsen’s Ratings, appointed General Electric vice chairman David L Calhoun as CEO. Calhoun ran GE Transportation in Erie from 1995-97.
The Erie SeaWolves lost to Trenton 11-2. The two teams play a double header tonight beginning at 5:35 pm.
The Erie Otters of the Ontario Hockey League announced that tickets for all 2006-2007 games will go on sale to the general public Wednesday at 10 am at all Erie area TicketMaster locations as well as the Erie Civic Center Box Office. The on sale date includes special $4.99 general admission tickets for the Otters preseason game against the Toronto St Michael’s Majors being held Friday, September 8th at 7:30 pm at the Tullio Arena; tickets for the Otters home opener against the London Knights being held Saturday, September 30th at 7:30 pm at the Tullio Arena as well as the remaining 33 regular season home games.
The Pig At The Brig, a pig roast fundraiser to benefit the Erie Maritime Museum and the US Brig Niagara, will be held today, Wednesday, August 30 from 6-9 pm. League Members $15/person, Non-Member - $20/person. Enjoy “swine” dining of roasted pork, chicken, corn on the cob, beans and more mouth-watering food. Beer and soft drinks available for purchase. Come welcome home the Niagara and crew from the Great Lakes Summer Tour. Tickets required. Call 452-2744, Ext 202 for more info.
The Erie County Fair is taking place through September 2 at the fairgrounds in Wattsburg, PA. Here is the schedule of events.
The 10th annual Erie German Heritage Festival will be held September 2-3, 2006 from 11-8 daily at St Nick’s Grove, 5131 Old French Road (Route 97).
The Presque Isle Cycling Club Ride for the Refuge Bike Tour will be held on September 4 at 7:30 am at Shades Beach in Haborcreek. Bike tour with various ride lengths - 25km, 50 km, 100km, and 50 miles. Water stops and a picnic following the tours. All rides start and finish at Shade’s Beach, 7000 E Lake Rd at Barlett Rd. Donation of $20 ($25 day of event) for age 16 and older, $10 ($12 day of event) for under 16 with parent. Click here for a registration form. For more info call Erie United Methodist Alliance at 456-8073.
The Northwest PA Commission will be holding a seminar on RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) on September 13 at the Warren Holiday Inn. Cost is $35 and the deadline to register is Sept 6. For many businesses, RFID will soon be mandatory. Click here for brochure/registration form.
Former Mecyhurst College basketball great Brent Swain is organizing a Mercyhurst Laker Alumni Basketball Game which is scheduled for September 9 at 7 pm in the Mercyhurst Athletics Center (MAC)..
Barbara Hurd will open the 2006 Creative Writer’s Speaker Series at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, with a reading on Thursday, Sept 14. Hurd’s reading will begin at 6 pm in the worship space of the Smith Chapel. A reception for her at 4:30 pm in the chapel living room will precede her appearance; both are free and open to the public. Hurd is the author of two literary nonfiction books, Stirring the Mud: On Swamps, Bogs, and Human Imagination, which was named a Los Angeles Times Best Book of 2001, and Entering the Stone: On Caves and Feeling Through the Dark, and a book of poetry, Objects in This Mirror.
The Scions Of Britain Car Club (the SOB’s) will hold their 14th annual ‘All British Car Gathering’ meet at the Gazebo Park in Waterford, Pa, about 12 miles South of Erie, on September 17 from noon to 4 pm The event is informal - no vendors, no judging, no fee - drive it, drag it, or just talk about it kind of event. There are usually about 75-80 cars and a few motorcycles, and they usually have door prizes for everyone. For more info, please contact Tom Lee at (814) 725-5992 or rthomaslee@aol.com .
The Northwest PA Entrepreneur Club (E-Club) will be holding a Networking Event on September 20 at 6 pm in the Oil City library. It’s open to entrepreneurs at all stages of a business’s life who want to benefit from networking and education. Featured Speakers will be Mike Snyder, Attorney and Mike Klapec, Small Business Owner. RSVP by September 13 by calling Ethel Rodebaugh at 814-677-4800 x113.
The 25th Annual Wine Country Harvest Festival takes place in North East, Pa September 22-24, 2006. The festival features two venues, Gibson Park in downtown North East and Gravel Pit Park just 1.5 miles west of downtown. You’ll enjoy wine by the glass, tour buses to the five local wineries, Arts and Crafts, Main Stage Entertainment, a Children’s Area, Cruise in on Sunday, Bike Wine Country Tours, wine and food seminars and a champagne breakfast.
Posted by Dennis at August 30, 2006 7:10 AM
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It always seems that the Wattsburg Erie County Fair has something lacking each year. When I was a kid, that fair was awesome. Now they charge for every little damn thing in the grandstand, the admission price is more than the Crawford County Fair (which is way bigger), and all of the acts they have suck.
They could do so much with the area they have, and they fail each year. No wonder they've got to be bailed out with a grant.
Posted by: Ron at August 30, 2006 7:58 AM
I saw on the news where Brad Fairfield's group ONLY reveiced $3.2 million. It isn's enough to resume construction and that they're looking for additional sources of funding. Hmmm, Dennis correct me if I'm wrong but don't serious real estate developers make sure they have the money all lined up before announcing their plans? At least that is what I think they should do. Oh well, seems like Brad is rapidly becoming Erie's own version of Herb Fiss. Promise them the moon and then....
Posted by: Tim at August 30, 2006 4:52 PM
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