Manufacturing Day is a celebration of modern manufacturing meant to inspire the next generation of manufacturers. The 2017 annual celebration, set for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, October 11, at the Bayfront Convention Center in Erie, will be a spectacular event. This year’s celebration is expected to draw more than 2,000 educators, students and community leaders, and will showcase more than 80 exhibits, as well as programs and demonstrations designed for participants to experience...
The Manufacturer & Business Association (MBA) will recognize the contributions of three business leaders who passed away in the last year, during its 112th Annual Event on October 11 at the Bayfront Convention Center in Erie. The recognition will honor the memories of Mark Kulyk, Chris Rodgers and Jim LeCorchick. “Each one of these men were remarkable people who led by action and example,” said MBA President and Chief Executive Officer John Krahe. “We are...
It’s a new day at Saint Vincent Hospital. A time of transformation. With new leadership at the helm and significant expansion in process — Saint Vincent is poised not only to continue its long legacy of care and commitment to the Erie region but to build upon it. As a result of Highmark’s $115 million investment in Saint Vincent, a multi-phased capital investment plan is in place, with the goal of enhancing capabilities, expanding capacity...
Harry Eighmy is the chairman of the Manufacturer & Business Association (MBA) Board of Governors and chief operating officer at American Turned Products (ATP). ATP, with facilities in Erie and Fairview, Pennsylvania, specializes in producing high-volume precision machining components used in a vast array of industries, including automotive and off-highway equipment, fluid-power systems, major appliances, oil and gas construction equipment, and medical applications. Dear MBA Members: On behalf of the MBA Board of Governors, staff...
