<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>There's been growing recognition in the region that entrepreneurs, innovation, advanced technology and fresh ideas will be essential to remaking Erie into a vital, forward-facing community.
What better time, then, to restart the Innovation Erie Design Competition as a<wm> catalyst for promoting entrepreneurship and community development? We could set the foundations for a robust, community-driven project that can be refined and scaled successfully.
For every entrepreneur starting up, I hope we have created a workshop that offers access to resources, networking opportunities and collaboration possibilities - to show the world what innovative people like many across the region are doing to develop solutions to the real, pressing needs.
That being said, I suggest we all start with the big idea - to invite innovative individuals and businesses in our region</wm> to submit their ideas for a project that can potentially impact our region.
That will include the creation of