We're offering financial support to assessed commercial property owners and businesses located within the district! This grant works through reimbursement issued upon proof of project completion and payment. Funds are awarded on a rolling basis until fully allocated and require a 1:1 match.
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Opening a new location or celebrating a major renovation? Erie Downtown Partnership wants it to be the day you deserve! We'll help with everything from press outreach and social media promotion to professional photography and day-of coordination, at no cost to you.
Let's TalkErie's economic development organizations believe there is no wrong door. Whether you're looking to connect with fellow entrepreneurs, a space to work, or programs to help you grow, you'll find it downtown. Organizations dedicated to assisting new businesses and nonprofits look forward to welcoming you.
Get StartedDowntown Erie is where makers feel at home. Studios, makerspaces, and digital production facilities are scattered throughout the district and surrounding area, giving artists, musicians, crafters, and innovators the tools and space to bring their visions to life.
Start CreatingDowntown Erie's character is written in its architecture. If you're maintaining or improving a property, our Property Design Guidelines are here to help you make decisions that honor that legacy while contributing to the vitality of the area.
Honor HistoryAs more development comes to Downtown Erie, the need to create a vibrant downtown through strategic placemaking is critical. Benefits from National Register of Historic Places Designation can encourage and guide quality investment and improvements of our built environment.
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