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Website Wednesday - November '24

This month: Matthew Platz welcomes Steve Krivonak, Development Director with the JAM Team Foundation.  They discuss how a lack of affordable child care affects certain adults from entering the workforce & what their organization is doing to combat that issue.  Learn more about the JAM Team Foundation's mission at https://jamteam.org/.

Website Wednesday - October '24

For their October '24 podcast episode, Matthew Platz welcomes Bradley Calleja to the program.  Bradley is the Executive Director of the Linden Pointe Development Corporation.  Matt and Bradley discuss the PA Cybersecurity Center & other topics.  Visit https://www.hermitage.net/452/LindenPointe-Innovative-Business-Campus to learn more about the Linden Pointe Development Corporation. 

Website Wednesday - September '24

For their September '24 episode of the Website Wednesday Podcast: Matthew Platz welcomes Bob Williams.  Bob is the Executive Director of the Corry Redevelopment Authority, and discusses his first six months on the job.

Website Wednesday - August '24

This month: Matthew Platz chats with Dr. Kyle C. Kopko, Executive Director at the Center for Rural Pennsylvania.  The Center for Rural Pennsylvania is a bipartisan, bicameral legislative agency that serves as a resource for rural policy within the Pennsylvania General Assembly.  You can find out more information about their initiatives at: https://www.rural.pa.gov. 

Website Wednesday - July '24

The Corry Higher Education Council offers a wide array of programs for the local community to take advantage of.  Hear about some of of those programs, as Matthew Platz welcomes the Hi-Ed's Program Coordinator - Kara Dahl into this month's edition of their Podcast.   

Website Wednesday - June '24

For the June '24 edition of their Website Wednesday Podcast: Matthew Platz welcomes Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie) of the 4th Legislative District.  The 4th Legislative District includes the City of Corry, and several townships & boroughs throughout Erie County.

Website Wednesday - May '24

Matthew Platz welcomes Kathleen Roach, Entrepreneurial Manager at the Center for Business Ingenuity at Gannon University to discuss Rural Entrepreneur Week!  Several FREE exciting network & informational events will be taking place in Corry throughout the week of May 20-24.  To register, visit: https://corryhied.coursestorm.com/category/entrepreneur.

Website Wednesday - April '24

In this month's Podcast - Matthew Platz welcomes Brian Slawin, Regional Director & Portfolio Manager at Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern Pennsylvania, and Jordan Fuller, Director of the FIRE Accelerator, at the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership!  They discuss upcoming collaborative events to be held at the Corry Higher Education Council!

Website Wednesday - March '24

In this month's Podcast - Matthew Platz talks with Dr. David Hurd, Professor of Geosciences and Planetarium Director at PennWest Edinboro.  Dr. Hurd shares information about the upcoming total solar eclipse taking place on April 8th.  

Website Wednesday - February '24

In this month's Podcast - Matthew Platz welcomes Rebecca Styn, Founder & CEO, Blind Tiger Spirit-Free Cocktails and Founder, Room 33 Speakeasy.  They discuss marketing and running a successful startup business.

Website Wednesday - January '24

In this month's Podcast - Matthew Platz welcomes Charles Eurydice Gray, Executive Director of Impact Corry.  Impact Corry is crucial partner of the Corry Higher Education Council. 

Website Wednesday - December '23

Brad Gleason - Director of Entrepreneurial Operations at Gannon University joins Matthew Platz for this edition of the Website Wednesday Podcast to discuss their partnership with the Corry Hi-Ed.

Website Wednesday - November '23

Northern PA Regional College President - Susan Snelick joins Matthew Platz for this November '23 edition of the Website Wednesday Podcast.  NPRC classes are available in Corry thru their partnership with the Corry Hi-Ed Council. 

Website Wednesday - October '23

Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania's Executive VP - Bill Lucas, and Board Chair - Tim Rozic join Matthew Platz to cover the important topic of Workforce Development.

Website Wednesday - September '23

Matthew Platz talks with Erie Community College President, Doctor Chris Gray about their partnership that offers College Courses in Corry, as well as the ECC's role in Erie County.

Website Wednesday - August '23

In this month's Podcast - Matthew Platz discusses the upcoming Fall Course Catalog, plus more with their Program Director, Raynee Wilkinson

Website Wednesday - July '23 Executive Director, Matthew Platz discusses the mission of the Corry Higher Education Council during their debut Podcast.  Learn more about their organization by visiting www.corryhied.com!