ECRDA News

The 17,000-square-foot facility provides a climate-controlled space where lettuces, kale and herbs are grown while immersed in water.

Community leaders see the project as a transformative investment and a source of pride for the neighborhood.

In today’s hypercompetitive business landscape, exploring all tactical advantages across every aspect of business operations has become crucial for success. This is particularly true for site selectors looking to relocate or expand, largely due to the relative size of the financial investment involved.

ECRDA has provided microloans and a StARTup Grant to Blind Tiger, which has helped the business scale up over the past several years.

2024 was a strong year for ECRDA — and a strong year for us means another impactful year for Erie as we watch our county’s renaissance gain momentum.