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Erie County’s entrepreneurial spirit goes back hundreds of years and is growing through the leadership of our exciting entrepreneurship organizations. Organizations presented below recognize that an entrepreneurial mindset — and pursuing new opportunities — is vital for the Erie community to grow and prosper. Erie County is a welcoming home to startups. From our largest corporations to our government entities and even in our K-12 schools, we encourage and are growing the entrepreneurial mindset.

For more than 31 years, BFTP has provided both early-stage, technology-based firms and established manufacturers with funding, business and technical expertise, and access to a network of innovative, expert resources
The Gannon Incubator provides early stage technology-enabled companies with critical resources and support to guide them through key milestones and phases of their entrepreneurial journey.
We contribute by providing freelancers, remote workers, and small businesses with better services and facilities to get work done.
The Small Business Development Center at Gannon University offers no-cost, confidential consulting services for small businesses and entrepreneurs looking to start a business.
SCORE provides free and confidential business counseling tailored to meet the needs of your small business. Whether you are just starting a business or expanding an established business, SCORE counselors are here to help you succeed.
Paramount Pursuits is a small business incubator and economic development consulting partner, concentrating on empowering entrepreneurs and providing guidance for Main Street revitalization projects within our local communities.
The Beehive is made up of 5 grant-funded centers that offer free business assistance. This includes: business education, market analysis, product design, app design, branding, social media, crowd funding analysis, pitch decks, and much more.
We combat injustices and advance opportunities by building capacity, investing capital, and developing underserved areas to grow businesses and revitalize places
The FIRE Accelerator is the flagship entrepreneurship program for the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership (ERCGP).
The Idea Lab is an adult maker space that offers free access to equipment and classes. Our goal is to be an educational resource for the community to build creative skills, connect with other makers, and make cool stuff!
For more than 31 years, BFTP has provided both early-stage, technology-based firms and established manufacturers with funding, business and technical expertise, and access to a network of innovative, expert resources
Whether you are thinking about starting your own business, expanding your existing company, or are considering a move to Erie County, this entrepreneur’s guide will provide useful information to help you get started!

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