Cross-Cutting

Clusters

Build clusters in plastics recycling, advanced manufacturing, and technology required for plastics recycling.

Create center for manufacturing competitiveness and heavy industrial battery test center
Invest in new recycling plants and technologies
Create Great Lakes Testing and Remediation Lab
Create Corry CATCH Hub
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Entrepreneurship

Boost entrepreneurship, with a focus on Black and brown owned small businesses

Boost programming and capacity of entrepreneurial support organizations
Provide quality capital for Erie small businesses that is fit to purpose
Establish Supply Erie to direct more procurement to local businesses
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Infrastructure

Accelerate community wide infrastructure and quality of life improvements

Invest in complete broadband regionally
Increase connection to Presque Isle via Millcreek Presque Isle Gateway District
Implement Active Erie Transportation Plan
Improve power grid to create renewable, dependable energy for city core
Expand capacity of City Planning Office
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