Co-Working in Erie: A Case Study of the Economic Impact of Radius Co-Work and the Future of Erie County
The way we work in the United States has been shifting over the past couple years and Erie County is no exception. A remote or hybrid work option is becoming a standard requirement for employees of many companies around the nation, not to mention the influx of self-startups we've seen pop up during the pandemic. Erie was rated as one of the top places in Pennsylvania for remote work in 2021. What should we be doing as a community to capitalize on that shift and how can we make Erie a welcoming place for those looking to relocate? Places like Radius CoWork have already laid the groundwork and created a culture that can be looked at as a model to attract and retain the talent we need to see Erie grow and thrive.
Jessica Taylor, B.A., is a native of Erie, PA and a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University College of Communications where she earned a B.A. in Film and Video. She launched MenajErie Studio in 2013 as a way to turn her passion for filmmaking into a lifelong career. Around Erie, she is known for her entrepreneurship and community development advocacy and was featured as part of the Erie Reader’s 40 Under 40 in 2017. The success of MenajErie Studio in the wake of Erie’s renaissance has even caught the eye of major news outlets such as NPR. In 2017, MenajErie produced Rust Belt New Americans: A Film About the Refugee Experience, which has won several awards at film festivals nationwide. “It’s important to me to integrate what I do professionally with my place in the community,” says Jessica. “My goal with MenajErie is to produce content that makes an impact.”
