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Help Grow the Community’s Holiday Tree

The Erie Downtown Partnership (EDP) has partnered with the Perry Square Alliance to help invest more into the holiday decorations in Perry Square for the annual Downtown d’Lights event. The Perry Square Alliance (PSA) has secured a grant for an artificial holiday tree from the Erie Community Foundation as part of… View Article

CARE INITIATIVE CONTINUES TO GROW

We debuted the second video in our Care About Revitalizing Erie conversations series at our annual meeting. We were joined by 200 downtown property owners, business owners, and downtown advocates to reflect on 2017 and get inspired for all that 2018 has in store. We invite you to join us in CARE-ing about downtown Erie…. View Article

Erie Downtown Partnership Annual Membership Meeting

Are you a downtown business, investor, property owner or downtown advocate? Join us for our annual membership meeting on Wednesday, February 28th at the Bayfront Convention Center. A light lunch will be served at 11:30 AM and the formal membership meeting will begin promptly at noon. This meeting is complimentary for members of the Erie… View Article

The Holidays in Downtown Erie

Gift Certificate BONUS Bucks NOW THRU Nov. 24th So many of you love our downtown gift certificates, accepted at over 50 downtown businesses, so we’re giving you $10 bonus bucks with every $50 gift certificate order you place online or in person at our office. This special promo runs NOW through November 24th…just in time… View Article

DOWNTOWN D’LIGHTS IS DECEMBER 1ST!

Mark your calendars now for the annual Downtown D’Lights! December 1st, 2017 Perry Square and the Historic Boston Store 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

EXTERNAL SECURITY CAMERA GRANTS NOW AVAILABLE

The Erie Downtown Partnership announced its 2017 external security camera grant funding is now open to all members in the downtown district. The external security camera program has placed over 40 cameras in the downtown since 2015. Funding comes from the Erie Downtown Partnership’s Care About Revitalizing Erie (CARE) Fund, a fund created to implement… View Article

FACADE 101 WORKSHOP APRIL 26

Thinking about improving your downtown façade? Join us for a FREE façade 101 workshop next Wednesday, April 26th from 8-10 AM. You’ll learn what things you need to consider before you start a façade project and what resources are available to help you maximize your project. We’ll also cover the guidelines for the Erie Downtown… View Article

FACADE APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE

ERIE DOWNTOWN PARTNERSHIP AND ECGRA ANNOUNCE 2017 FAÇADE GRANTS FUELED BY LOCAL SHARE GAMING REVENUE The Erie Downtown Partnership and the Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority announce the availability of $15,000 in façade funding for 2017. Grant applications are available beginning today online. ECGRA has generously granted the Erie Downtown Partnership another round of Mission… View Article

ERIE DOWNTOWN PARTNERSHIP LAUNCHES CARE WEEK & CARE FUND

The Erie Downtown Partnership will announce CARE Week to be held March 1-10, 2017 in an effort to bring families downtown to enjoy the many amenities and assets the downtown offers. Special CARE Week partners will also be on hand including the Erie Otters, Erie BayHawks, Erie Playhouse and others who are offering special incentives… View Article

Last minute Holiday gifts in downtown

Looking for last minute gifts… or just want to treat yourself? Downtown Erie has your perfect gift! Need inspiration? Check out our downtown elf, Elferie, on Facebook as he strolls the streets looking for unique gifts only downtown Erie can offer! Still stumped? Grab a downtown gift certificate good at over 60 (and growing) downtown… View Article

DOWNTOWN D’LIGHTS 12/2

The Erie Downtown Partnership will host the 11th Annual Downtown d’Lights celebration that kicks off the official holiday season in Downtown Erie on Friday, December 2nd from 5 – 8 PM. This year introduces a new lighting scheme for Perry Square including new LED lights, garland, red ribbon and classy details designed by landscape architect… View Article

THE SEARCH IS ON FOR CARE CAPTAINS

Over 200 people signed up to get district notices and serve on a district CARE team. Now we’re looking for 4-8 individuals to lead those district efforts and be a liaison between their district and the Erie Downtown Partnership. We’re looking for district CARE Captains! Could that be you? Deadline to apply is this Friday… View Article

FALL MEMBERSHIP MEETING NOV. 9th

Join us at our annual Fall membership meeting! Learn more about the initiatives underway from the new downtown master plan as well as what’s planned for the next six months! RSVP to Emily Fetcko at Emily.fetcko@eriedowntown.com by November 4th.

BIKE NIGHT POKER RUN FOR FIRST RESPONDERS SEPT. 2

The Erie Downtown Partnership ends their Summer Event Season with a Bike Night this Friday on September 2nd, 2016. The event takes place from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM along State Street between 4th and 14th Streets. Bike Night has been a tradition in downtown Erie for 12 years bringing motorcycle enthusiasts from across… View Article

Pennsylvania Downtown Center holds Community Revitalization Academy Training in Erie

The Pennsylvania Downtown Center is hosting The Community Revitalization Academy (CRA) in Erie, PA, which is a series of five 2-day workshops designed to provide tools and strategies that can help your community improve the economic vitality, appearance, and marketing of your community’s assets. The curriculum is based on the Four-Point Approach® of the National… View Article

BIKE NIGHTS BENEFIT LOCAL CHARITIES

Today we were able to give a total of $1,000 to four deserving veterans organizations that serve Erie County. This was made possible through the proceeds of our May 27th Veterans’ Poker Run. Organizations that benefitted were the Erie VA Medical Center, Project Healing Waters, American Legion Post 571 Freedom Riders and the Erie Vietnam… View Article

BLOCK PARTY THIS WEEK AT BOURBON BARREL

There’s only TWO Block parties left… Join us for our weekly Block Party at Bourbon Barrel at 1213 State Street on August 11th. Live Music: MoneyShot 2.0/ First to 11 Proceeds Benefit: The Crime Victim Center of Erie County We love bringing together our members and community for good fun for a good cause!‬ BLOCK PARTIES run Thursday… View Article

BLOCK PARTY THIS WEEK AT THE BREWERIE

Join us for our weekly Block Party at The Brewerie at Union Station on August 4th. Live Music: Ruby Port Band / The Man’s Room Band Proceeds Benefit: Flagship Niagara League We love bringing together our members and community for good fun for a good cause!‬ BLOCK PARTIES run Thursday nights from June 9th to August… View Article

EXTERNAL SECURITY GRANT FUNDING NOW AVAILABLE

The Erie Downtown Partnership has released a second round of funding for external security camera placement in downtown Erie. These grants are part of a three year project to help reimburse the purchase and installation of exterior security cameras for eligible businesses and property owners in the 70-block downtown district. Reimbursement is provided by the… View Article

Visit Downtown Erie for the 10th Roar on the Shore

The 10th Roar on the Shore continues through Sunday, July 17th in downtown Erie. Come downtown and hear great bands, see cool motorcycles and enjoy lots of food. Proceeds benefit the Saint Martin Play Ground on 18th Street. Be mindful that traffic may be limited and some streets will be blocked off, so give yourself extra drive… View Article