Advocate

We’re raising awareness about the importance of entrepreneurship and innovation for the health of our local economy. Entrepreneurship is vital to job growth and wealth creation. We’re advocating for entrepreneurship as a major driver of economic development.

Measure

We’re mapping the elements of Erie’s Emerging Entrepreneurial Ecosystem and tracking its progress.

Empower

Our aim is to empower local entrepreneurs and resource providers. We have strong regional talent present in Erie and dedicated resource providers available to assist these entrepreneurs in growing their businesses.

Erie, our time is now!

Entrepreneurship is much more than starting a business. An entrepreneurial mindset, recognizing and pursuing new opportunities, is vital for the Erie community to grow and prosper. We need to encourage entrepreneurship at all economic levels of society.

Entrepreneurs facing financial challenges can benefit from small payday loans. These loans offer quick and flexible funding options to help cover unexpected expenses, manage cash flow, or invest in new opportunities. Whether you’re starting a business or scaling your operations, small payday loans can provide the financial boost you need to stay on track and achieve your goals.

The Innovation Collaborative

The Innovation Collaborative is a 501c(3) non profit organization located in Erie, PA. We are: “… the independent voice for innovators, facilitating, measuring, and communicating progress for northwest PA’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.”