WE ARE HIRING
Executive Director
ECEDC is seeking applications for the position of Executive Director. The Executive Director of the Erie County Economic Development Corporation is responsible for promoting, facilitating, and coordinating economic and workforce development in order to strengthen and expand regional business that retains, trains, and expands local employment.
Full Job Description
To Apply - Please submit resume and cover letter to jobs@eriecountyedc.org. The initial review of applications will begin April 10th and will remain open until filled.
ABOUT US
30,000 FOOT VIEW OF WHAT WE DO
STRATEGIC PLAN
MISSION STATEMENT
To grow economic opportunities for individuals and businesses and facilitate the creation and retention of jobs through collaborative and comprehensive economic development programs.



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STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Assist new & existing businesses
Attract new businesses
New and small business development
Engage educational institutions on career development initiatives
Foster regional workforce development and talent attraction
Engage in public discussion on economic development issues


SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
MENTORSHIP AND ASSISTANCE TO GROW YOUR SMALL BUSINESS

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
REGIONAL COLLABORATION TO ADDRESS WORKFORCE CHALLENGES
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
WE HAVE A STRONG BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FULL OF QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS
LEADING THE COUNTY
President:
Andrew Kurtz
Vice President:
Stuart Wells
Secretary:
Mary Jane Hill
Randolph & Estelle Dorn Foundation
Treasurer:
Daniel Moncher
(Ex-Officio)
Gary Boyle
Larry Fletcher
Mayor Jim Forthofer
Dan Frederick
Erie County Township Association
Troy Fronzaglio
Ted Kastor
Kastor Construction LLC.
Paul Koch
John Kridelbaugh
Matt Lasko
Kula Hoty Lynch
Jason McClure
Chris McCully
Ben Moncher
Spencer Patterson
Steve Shoffner
Dave Weisenberger
Eric Wobser
James O. Miller
Kate Alexakos

INVESTORS
FORWARD THINKING COMMUNITIES
& PRIVATE INDUSTRY
Erie County Economic Development Corporation is a private not-for-profit supported by community-minded local governments, private industry, foundations and individuals. ECEDC Investors recognize that a growing economy will positively impact their bottom line and increase opportunities and quality of life for their employees and families alike. With this generous support, ECEDC is able to provide its services and support free-of-charge to local businesses, entrepreneurs, and community initiatives.
To learn more about how you can support ECEDC, please contact Abbey Bemis, Executive Director.
Thank you to the businesses and community leaders below for their vision, support and commitment to Erie County: