Erie County obtains new vehicle to assist with hazmat incidents

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 23, 2021 CONTACT: Brian Mesaros bmesaros@eriecountypa.gov 814-451-7924 Erie County obtains new vehicle to assist with hazmat incidents ERIE, PA – The Erie County Department of Public Safety’s hazardous materials team purchased a 2021 LDV/Freightliner Command Bus. The bus arrived on October 22, 2021 and the team expects

Erie County Department of Public Safety launches new mobile app for first responders

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 16, 2021 MEDIA CONTACT: John Grappy jgrappy@eriecountypa.gov 814-451-7945 Erie, PA – The Erie County Department of Public Safety has launched a new mobile application called CrewForce, which aids first responders who are responding to an emergency by providing access to mission-critical information in real time. CrewForce

Erie County Public Library provides hands-on support for hopeful entrepreneurs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 6, 2020 CONTACT: Rachel Stevenson rstevenson@eriecountypa.gov 814-451-6918 Erie, PA – Erie County Public Library’s Idea Lab will commence its third year of CO.STARTERS Core Cohort on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The CO.STARTERS Core Cohort program is an intensive 10-session program where students are led through exercises to

Erie County Public Library offers programs to help start business ideas

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 13, 2020 CONTACT: Jude Shingle jshingle@eriecountypa.gov 814-451-699 Erie, PA – Erie County Public Library’s Idea Lab will offer two workshops for individuals interested in starting a business: “Get Started” and “CO.STARTERS Core Cohort.” “Get Started” is a three-hour workshop covering strategies to start your business. It

Erie County Public Library offers programs for entrepreneurs struggling during COVID-19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 6, 2020 CONTACT: Jude Shingle jshingle@eriecountypa.gov 814-451-6990 Erie, PA – The Erie County Public Library’s Idea Lab will offer two new workshops to support local entrepreneurs whose businesses are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Idea Lab staff tailored the upcoming programs specifically to address the unprecedented