The Role of Economic Development Agencies in Rebuilding a Community
The Role of Economic Development Agencies in Rebuilding a Community
Economic Development agencies, like the Erie County Redevelopment Authority (ECRDA), play an important role in the revitalization and growth of community. A strong authority offers many tools and opportunities that are not available to the private or even the public sectors to help bridge the gap and challenges necessary to see a project succeed, a brownfield remediated, or new initiative take root. ECRDA Executive Director Tina Mengine will highlight the industrial blight projects ECRDA has undertaken, the partnerships that have resulted in a bank of nearly $50M for business and project lending, and the agencies commitment to equitable and just development.
Location: Jefferson Educational Society - 3207 State Street, Erie, PA 16508
Date/Time: Friday, March 8 at Noon
Admission: FREE, optional $5 boxed lunch (please register for lunch 48 hours in advance)
Parking: lot behind building, State Street, 33rd Street, 32nd Street, French Street
Tina Mengine, B.S., has a long and distinguished public service career primarily focused on economic development and revitalization of Northwestern Pennsylvania. Mengine has been CEO of the Erie County Redevelopment Authority (ECRDA) since 2019 and is leading the authority’s transition into an innovative, progressive, and robust organization focused on meeting the needs of businesses, workers, and the community. Mengine has worked to ensure that economic development is equitable, fair and inclusive. Under Mengine’s leadership, ECRDA has spearheaded economic growth by helping hundreds of businesses expand and grow through innovative grant and loan programs. Her notable career in the public sector has been focused on creating a stronger, more vibrant community and includes serving as regional director of the Governor’s Action Team through the PA Department of Community and Economic Development; vice president for University Advancement for Edinboro University of Pennsylvania and chief of staff for both a U.S. Representative and former City of Erie mayor. Tina serves on the boards of several community organizations, is the recipient of multiple community impact awards, is a graduate of LaRoche University and holds many leadership and industry-sector certifications.
