EDCEC 26th Annual Employer of the Year Awards Dinner January 24th 2008

January 18, 2008

The Economic Development Corporation of Erie County is hosting its 26th Annual Employer of the Year Awards dinner at the Ambassador Banquet and Conference Center on Thursday, January 24th.

Presentations will be made to recognize 42 Honor Roll companies that made significant investments in 2007 through capital investment, utilization of new technologies and job creation. In addition, the prestigious 2007 Manufacturing and Non-Manufacturing Employer of the Year Awards will be presented to two local firms that have demonstrated a commitment to the community through continued investment and ultimate economic impact. “This year’s recipients have demonstrated their commitment to Erie County through their continued growth and investment,” according to Monica T. Brower, CEcD, president & CEO of the Economic Development Corporation of Erie County. “We are pleased to be able to thank them for this commitment on behalf of the entire community by presenting them with these awards.”

Tickets for the event are still available at the cost of $40 each and can be purchased by contacting the Economic Development Corporation at 814-899-6022. A social hour will begin at 5:45 PM with the dinner commencing promptly at 6:30 PM.

The EDCEC is a private, non-profit organization whose mission since its founding in 1954 has been to facilitate the creation of new jobs and wealth in Erie County by providing technical assistance, financing, and real estate programs to organizations that can be engines for economic growth and community prosperity.

Contact:
Katrina Smith
814-899-6022
814-602-2033 Mobile phone