It\u2019s a big day in Harrisburg for us here in Erie as leaders from our community hit the road to directly advocate to lawmakers for Erie\u2019s biggest needs.<\/p>\n
Matt Mathias was live from the bayfront, where those heading to the state capital were getting ready to depart.<\/p>\n
Erie leaders representing some 25 different civic, community, and business organizations from around the area will take to the capital steps this afternoon, representing a regional united front.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s known as Erie Day in Harrisburg, and it\u2019s an annual push from groups like the Erie Regional Chamber.<\/p>\n
One of the many things they\u2019re highlighting is the Infinite Erie Playbook. For those at home who don\u2019t know, it\u2019s a published book that outlines some of the most important developmental projects in Erie.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s edition includes things like affordable housing, workforce growth, sustainable economic development, and maintaining this beautiful waterfront that we all value so much.<\/p>\n
All in all, it\u2019s a chance to let lawmakers know that Erie is ready to play ball, so to speak, when it comes to competing for state and federal investment.<\/p>\n
Of course, we have our locally represented officials in Harrisburg regularly advocating for constituents, but when a unified front is shown in person representing all of Erie\u2019s sectors, it helps to show just how much we have to offer here, and shows how serious we are about becoming even more of an economic asset to the Commonwealth.<\/p>\n
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