Jim Martin

2 weeks ago | goerie.com | Jim Martin

Lakefront Mower, owned by Jerry and Debbi Chase, is closing after more than 40 years in business. Jerry Chase, who learned small engine repair at Tech Memorial, opened his own business in 1982. The Chases are retiring and plan to sell the building after an auction. Jerry Chase is ready to try something new. Chase, the co-owner of Lakefront Mower at 2142 East Lake Road, said he's ready to try his hand at being bored.

1 month ago | goerie.com | Jim Martin

A FedEx shipping center at 117 W. 17th St. in Erie will close its doors in June as part of a companywide effort to streamline operations. FedEx, which also operates other facilities in Erie County, will continue to provide service to all parts of the county, the company said in a statement. "As part of our previously announced network transformation strategy, the FedEx facility on West 17th Street in Erie will close in June," the company said in a statement.

1 month ago | usatoday.com | Keith Matheny |Jim Martin |Jeanine Santucci

The recycled materials industry, a net exporter, is watching Trump's escalating tariff moves with concern. Keith Matheny Jim Martin Jeanine SantucciUSA TODAY NETWORKAn escalating global trade war sparked by President Donald Trump's impositions of tariffs has the recycled materials industry on edge. It's possible tariffs could increase demand for domestic recycled steel.

1 month ago | goerie.com | Jim Martin

International Recycling Group Inc. has canceled its plans to develop a $300 million plastics recycling plant in Erie. That plant, which was to built on 25 acres of the former Hammermill Paper Co. site, was the recipient of a combined $9 million investment from Erie Insurance and the Erie-based Plastek Group. A $182 million conditional loan guarantee announced last summer by the Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office seemed like the catalyst that company would need to complete fundraising.

1 month ago | goerie.com | Jim Martin

Jake Rouch, vice president of economic development for the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership, has been selected by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to participate in its premiere business leadership program. Rouch will take part in the 11th cohort of the Business Leads Fellowship Program. What's the purpose of the program?