ERIEBANK was developed locally by the people and business leaders of Erie, Pennsylvania. The decision to establish ERIEBANK was motivated by the drive to serve small- to medium-size businesses, their owners, and employees — by providing the personalized customer service of a community bank, while offering access to the high-tech products and services of a larger financial institution. A Community Bank is Born Fueled by the desire to return to the personalized banking of old,...
Schools and businesses face a shared challenge — preparing students for the work force of the future. Schools are struggling to improve student outcomes, while businesses struggle to find capable and qualified employees. Recently, the Business Magazine sat down with Jennifer Nygaard Pontzer, executive director of Career Street, to learn about the new career exploration initiative, and the necessity for employers, educators and students to work together to develop a well-prepared work force. What is...
For almost 40 years, Congress has enacted Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) type laws to help guide presidents in pursuing trade agreements that support U.S. jobs, eliminate barriers to U.S. exports, and set rules to level the playing field for U.S. companies, farmers, and workers. In these laws, Congress has set high-standard objectives and priorities for U.S. trade negotiators and established a process for consulting with Congress and the public. Here, we examine the importance of...
According to a survey by recruiting firm Jobvite, social media has quickly become a dominant force for companies to find and hire quality talent, allowing employers to tap extended networks for candidates that would not be found otherwise and offering tremendous value to companies of all sizes. It also has become an essential avenue for recruiters to successfully compete in the war for talent. According to Jobvite’s recent survey: 92 percent of respondents use or...
