Erie’s Front Row

About Erie’s Front Row

Hosted by Chamber employee Jordan Fuller and Colleen Dougherty, Erie’s Front Row puts you in the best seat to witness the people, projects, and opportunities shaping the future of the Erie region. As Erie experiences a historic transformation, this podcast gives you an up-close look at the visionaries, changemakers, and bold initiatives driving progress at every community level. Erie’s Front Row brings you the stories behind the momentum, from major developments and business innovation to grassroots efforts and emerging leadership. Don’t just hear about Erie’s evolution, see it unfold…from the front row.

Publisher

ERCGP

Category

business · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Jun 2025

Latest episode

24 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

47 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   24 Jun 2026

   48. Center for Family Business

   On this episode of Erie's Front Row we are joined in the studio by Jacob Jones the Director of the Center for Family Business. This week we discuss the impact of family businesses on our economy, current opportunities and challenges facing regional family businesses and the resources and services available to family businesses through the Center for Family Business. The Center for Family Business supports family owned businesses in Northwestern PA and is located at the Penn State Behrend Black School of Business. Learn more: https://www.familybusiness.psu.edu/

2. 

   15 Jun 2026

   47. NPRC

   On this episode of Erie's Front Row, Colleen and Jordan are joined in the studio by Susie Snelick the President of the Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC). This week, we discuss the history of the NPRC, Susie's background and leadership of the organization, as well as the educational services and resources available to students and employers within the College's 10-county footprint. Learn more about NPRC - https://nprc.edu/

3. 

   8 Jun 2026

   46. Emerging Erie Fund

   This week on Erie's Front Row, Colleen and Jordan are joined in the studio by Olivia Burgess, Director of Collective Giving for the Erie Community Foundation, and Alec Zaphiris, Senior Account Executive at Great Lakes Insurance Group and the Vice Chair of the Emerging Erie Fund. On this episode, we discuss collective giving, the Emerging Erie Fund, and the importance of community engagement. Learn more about the Emerging Erie Fund: https://eriecommunityfoundation.org/community-impact/emerging-erie-fund/

Who has been a guest on Erie’s Front Row

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Thomas Laird
• Matt Greene
• Roo Kojancie
• Matt Laverde
• Brian Slawin

Podcast Authority Score: 30 / 100

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Quality

59

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

0

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