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CONTENTS: From the Editors The only local voice for A new economy evolving toward news, arts, and culture. April 26, 2017 Editors-in-Chief: innovation Brian Graham & Adam Welsh ndustry is what drives our national economy. It Managing Editor: Nick Warren Just a Thought – 5 can be the very reason why cities spring into ex- Copy Editor: Changing the climate of isolation Iistence, or the reason they decay and crumble. Katie Chriest The success or decline of a community is ultimate- Contributing Editors: ly dependent upon its businesses. Ben Speggen We’ve seen that firsthand. Jim Wertz The Candidates on Innovation, We’ve watched as the jobs left. We watched as ca- Contributors: Business, and the Future – 6 Maitham Basha-Agha reers capable of supporting a prosperous working Ed Bernik Erie’s mayoral candidates weigh class faded away. The promise of job creation be- Mary Birdsong came a rallying cry for two Republican presiden- Tracy Geibel in on redevelopment, industry, Lisa Gensheimer tial campaigns in a row. The second time around, it Gregory Greenleaf-Knepp and their plans for our city. helped win the office. Erie became the face of that Dan Schank Tommy Shannon promise. With national reports from NPR, Front- Ryan Smith line, CBSNews.com, and others, voices of our disaf- Ti Sumner The Future of Farming in the Matt Swanseger fected voters were given a megaphone. Bryan Toy City – 13 Will that be a promise kept, or, as so often happens Cover Design: in the political world, one that’s broken? Nick Warren Erie’s urban farming initiative up This conversation continues to fuel discussion Photographers: for final vetting at May 3rd public Maitham Basha-Agha on a local level as well, and for good reason. Nine Ryan Smith hearing candidates want to be your mayor, and each has his Brad Triana or her own plan. Some of these plans seem to have Publisher’s Assistant: Emily Hanisek News of the Weird – 15 a little more thought behind them than others. In Intern: this issue, Ben Speggen continues his coverage lead- Angie Jeffery Even a $150,000 bowl of ice ing up to the May 16 primary election. We decided to 1001 State St. Suite 901 cream won’t help you stop a fan go straight to the source. Reaching out to each and Erie, Pa., 16501 every mayoral candidate, we asked eight questions, [email protected] blade with your tongue all centering around business and innovation. Due to limited space, we were only able to print five of The Erie Reader is the local voice for Three Businesses Owned by those eight sets of answers, but check out erieread- news, arts, and culture, and is Erie’s only er.com for the full transcripts. For a firsthand ex- independent, alternative newspaper. New Americans – 18 Founded in 2010, the Reader has quickly perience, be sure to attend the Erie mayoral debate become the region’s award-winning Local refugees and immigrants on Thursday, May 4 at the Jefferson Educational source for arts coverage, a strong cul- Society, where C-SPAN host and Erie native Steve tural compass, and a dynamic resource show a true entrepreneurial for news and opinion. With a dedication Scully will serve as moderator. to long-form journalism and a commit- spirit In the tradition of our annual industry, innova- ment to provoking thoughtful discus- tion, and entrepreneurship issue, you’ll find a va- sion, the Reader tells the stories of the people and places making and shaping Following Up with 40 Under riety of business spotlights. Matt Swanseger and Erie, while highlighting the events and Nick Warren team up to highlight eight innovative issues influencing life in northwestern 40 – 23 businesses in the area. Ranging from multination- Pennsylvania. The Erie Reader is pub- lished every other week and distributed Business advice from a few of al companies with decades of history to growing at over 250 high foot-traffic locations in business that began in a garage, we’ve showcased a Pennsylvania from North East to Girard our past honorees few of the many area employers that are worthy of to Edinboro. In addition to appearing in print, Erie Reader adds new content dai- praise. Maitham Basha-Agha takes a closer look at ly at ErieReader.com as well social me- Open for Business – 27 another thriving group of entrepreneurs, talking to dia sites. All rights reserved. All content three New Americans who own their own business- © Flagship Multimedia, Inc, 1001 State St., Suite 901, Erie, Pa, 16501. No part of Eight innovative companies es. Tracy Geibel also helps track down four past 40 this publication may be reproduced influencing our region Under 40 honorees, to see how their businesses are without permission. The opinions of doing now. If their advice reminds you of anyone our columnists and contributors are their own and do not always reflect that you know, or if you know a business owner or lead- of the editorial board or organization. Spotlight on Erie – 33 er in the community, remember that nominations Direct sales inquiries to 814.314.9364. for this year’s 40 Under 40 class are currently wel- For editorial inquiries, email contact@ But I know it’s a lot more than ErieReader.com. come online at eriereader.com. just being bored. Well I know it’s As the narrative of our local economy continues nothing more than just being to shift, it’s important that we have a goal in mind. born. If we continue to be complacent in the face of ad- versity, we lose. Having responsible leaders in place is absolutely crucial. We have the power to guide Music Reviews – 42 that economical shift. One of the small things we Kendrick Lamar, Father John can do to help is to be informed voters. 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Wayne Park on East Sixth Street with Board Certified: ABPS, ABQAURP a rally of speakers and music until 4 p.m. Nail Incidentally, if you’re feeling a little Restoration march weary by now, I’m with you. I’d for discolored really rather sit by the water, breathe deformed deeply, and contemplate damselflies. &nails But those damsels – and all other The most experienced office sentient beings, including us – are in the Tri-State area! in distress. Despite my love of alone time, this present climate crisis makes Erie, PA me feel lonely. Helpless. So, so tired. 4402 Peach St. KATIE CHRIEST KATIE And to paraphrase Pulitzer (814) 864-4874 Prize-winning journalist Chris Hedg- es speaking at Mercyhurst University Meadville, PA world to do the work. in 2011: If you’re at home, alone, post- 105 Mead Ave. By: Katie Chriest McKibben humbly classified him- ing on Facebook and signing online (814) 337-0404 hen author and activist self as a typical writer: pretty intro- petitions – and never actually show- Conneaut, OH Bill McKibben spoke at Ed- verted, solitude-loving – certainly not ing up – you’re right where “they” 167-B W. Main St. Winboro University in 2014, your usual “face of a movement.” want you. (440) 593-6476 he highlighted the work of 350.org, a But despite his inherent discom- So I’ll be there, marching with you global nonprofit he founded. The 350 fort, everything he was witnessing Erie area allies – you who’d also prob- www.eriefootdoctors.com signifies parts per million of carbon in compelled him to jump in, learn as he ably rather spend a Saturday after- the air at which the earth could con- went, and trust others around him noon relaxing in the soft loveliness of tinue to sustain stable life as we’ve for support. an Erie spring. known it. McKibben probably couldn’t have Today, we’re over 405 ppm, says ever imagined that those others NASA.

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