Building the Presque Isle Neighborhood Network: A Working Blueprint for Sparking Revitalization Organizations
A year ago, Seth Trott, J.D. introduced the Presque Isle Neighborhood Network (PINN), a community-driven nonprofit to revitalize the neighborhoods around Presque Isle State Park. Today, PINN is a budding enterprise backed by extensive community outreach and input, partnerships, popular events, and a financial plan geared toward steering capital into PINN's footprint. This talk is about the part nobody sees: how you actually build one of these organizations. Seth will walk through PINN's first year and the blueprint underneath it – a strong board, someone willing to carry the work, and the right partner. Every neighborhood organization will be different, but the way you get one off the ground doesn't have to be.
JES Community Conversations are sponsored by the Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority.
Location: Jefferson Educational Society - 3207 State St. Erie, PA 16508
Date/Time: Monday, August 17th, 12:00-1:30PM
Admission: FREE; $5 lunch optional
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Seth Trott is an attorney in Dentons’ Litigation and Dispute Resolution group. Before entering the legal profession, Seth founded an energy technology start-up and installed solar panels across Western Pennsylvania. He frequently speaks and writes on topics including artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, economic development, and poverty. Seth was included in The Erie’s Reader 40 under 40 for 2024. He also serves in several community leadership roles, including as the founding president of the Presque Isle Neighbourhood Network.
