Ignite Erie™: A Day of Innovation for Entrepreneurs was envisioned to galvanize our region's private sector. Co-hosted by ECGRA and Adreamz Institute and presented in collaboration with 26 agencies, Ignite Erie brought together more than 350 policy makers, leaders in economic development and education, funders, and entrepreneurs for training and networking. Speakers included Richard Bendis, innovation and technology-based economic development leader, and Ray Leach, entrepreneur motivator and small business ecosystem expert. Ignite Erie presentations are downloadable from ECGRA.org.
