In this episode of Business Today with the MBA, Joe Martin interviews Lori Joint, President and CEO of the Manufacturer & Business Association, and Vice President Jezree Friend to discuss the MBA's 120-year legacy and its vision for the future. Topics include the Association’s achievements, its adaptation to technological advancements, workforce development initiatives, and strategies to foster growth and collaboration for members.

In this edition of Business Today with the MBA: Silvia Ferretti, D.O, provost, senior vice president and dean of Academic Affairs at LECOM shares the history, outlook and updates regarding this prestigious institution, major employer and longtime MBA member. 

What's ahead for 2025? Tune in to this edition of Business Today with the MBA, as Ken Louie, Ph.D., director of the Economic Research Institute of Erie at Penn State Behrend, provides a snapshot of what he'll discuss at the MBA's highly anticipated Economic Outlook IMPACT Luncheon on December 5th in Erie.

Tammy Toman, Vice President/Employment Counsel of the Manufacturers and Business Association, recently joined us to promote the MBA’s 11th Annual HR Conference taking place on November 8 at the Bayfront Convention Center. Toman highlighted the event’s exciting lineup of expert speakers, including keynotes on workforce growth, legal updates on AI in HR, wellness tips, and a special HR Person of the Year Award.

MFG Day is just six weeks away!  During this episode of Business Today with the MBA, you'll hear from major sponsor AirBorn Inc. as they share why MFG Day is so important to them and why it should be important to you too!

This month's Business Today with the MBA guest is Grant Filbeck of Junior Achievement of Western PA.  One of the MBA's longtime members and IMPACT Fair exhibitors, Grant shares an update on the programs and services offered by JA and the importance of employer involvement. 

Karen Bilowith, President and CEO of The Erie Community Foundation and guest speaker for the MBA's IMPACT Luncheon & Nonprofit Fair on July 24th, talks about the importance of getting involved and giving back in today's workplace.

Why should employers plan to attend the Pittsburgh Works Together panel discussion - presented by the MBA and National Fuel - on May 29 in Erie?  Hear from Jeff Nobers of Pittsburgh Works during this edition of Business Today with the MBA. 

Hear from the MBA's dynamic duo of Patty Welther and Judy Rosatti as they discuss MFG Day 2024!

Why should you attend the MBA's second annual Leadership Summit?  Tracy Daggett and Jezree Friend discuss this year's exciting program and how to accelerate your business during this episode of Business Today with the MBA!

Celebrate the remarkable women in our region! Hear from Jennie Hagerty of the Mercy Center for Women ahead of her Women in Leadership IMPACT Luncheon presentation on March 14 at the MBA Conference Center in Erie.

Joe Pfadt - Executive Director and CEO of the Oliver Hazard Perry Shipyard joins Joe Martin to discuss the organization's effort to bring a Perry class Guided Missile Frigate, the ex-USS HALYBURTON (FFG-40), and open it to the public as a museum ship in Erie, PA.

The MBA's Patty Welther and Jezree Friend talk about what's ahead for Manufacturer & Business Association in the coming New Year, and how becoming a member has numerous benefits!  

Economist Ken Louie, Ph.D., of the Economic Research Institute of Erie (ERIE) at Penn State Behrend shares details about what happened to the economy in 2023, and what's ahead for 2024 both nationally and locally.  Dr. Louie will be speaking at the MBA's Economic Outlook event taking place at Noon on December 7th. 

The MBA's 11th annual HR Conference is less than a month away!  During this episode of Business Today with the MBA, Tammy Polanski and Tammy Toman preview what's in store for 2023. 

2023 MFG Day major sponsor - Airborn discusses the importance of modern manufacturing and manufacturing careers in this month's episode of Business Today with the MBA!

Want to learn more about Erie Water Works and how it's tapping into Erie's growth and development?  Special guest Paul Vojtek talks about EWW and its latest updates with Karen Torres during this month's Podcast.

Brigadier General Maureen Weigl of the PA Department of Military and Veterans Affairs sits down with Karen Torres to share her thoughts on service to country and community ahead of her IMPACT Luncheon presentation on July 19.

The Association's Patty Welther and Judy Rosatti share what's in store for their 2023 MFG Day and Annual Event coming up in October!

Alan Hamilton, Vice President of Equipment, Services and Component Engineering for Wabtec joins Karen Torres to discuss the company’s proud history as a high-tech supplier for the freight and rail industries.