The final renovated floor of rooms reopened a few days before Erie's Total Solar Eclipse on April 8, boosting business and showcasing added amenities.
The offerings are extended for workplace and school readiness.
The Baymont by Wyndham offers shuttle service upon request, just on Fridays and Saturdays, into the City of Erie for any visitors that may be enjoying events going on there.
The business focused on making healthy breakfast, lunch, and dinners - for others.
The owner, Greg, workers with two other designers. The big thing the team is working on right now, is Solar Eclipse products.
The business moved into the former "Perry's Pizza" in January 2024. A dedicated staff helps him serve the public seven days a week.
"We're very conscious about making sure everything looks natural," said Lipinski.
He's even created a guitar for country singer Luke Bryan.
Aaron oversees a staff of 17, some virtual and some in the office, like Elizabeth Cipolla. She's the practice manager, helping to establish the direction of the firm.
The business providing drivers with a chance to stay in their vehicle and get an oil change in just minutes.
The foundation has a strong grant-making program, even unveiling new software in the new year to help local organizations as the foundation is celebrated for 80 years of service.
But no matter the age, play is important.
BluSky also does insurance repairs, roofing, and has a focus on working with health care facilities dealing with damage.
Not only is this a school, but it's open to the public. Where people come in and they can utilize the services offered from haircare to skincare and at a reduced rate, knowing the students are in training.
Joe Pawlowski is a regular at Ascend Erie. He started the sport of climbing five years ago with his wife. And both are elated to have this indoor option to enjoy in the city's downtown.
The four-person staff is busy as they provide data transfers between phones. But the bulk of the business is fixing cracked or broken screens. That's why CPR offers insurance for $8 dollars a month.
"It reduced my inflammation," said Anne. "I was able to exercise more, I had more energy."
Smith Provision makes all sorts of sausages and deli meats, and the flagship product: natural casing hot dogs.
"They have to be prepared for kindergarten. And so it's out job to engage in that and start that," said Nadine.
If you live by the phrase 'there's no place like home,' there's an Erie County-based business that wants to make yours just how you want it. Custom orders have a crew working to make the right fit.
There are blood drives and school backpack programs, and what the company calls "RED Day," where team members take part in a service project. The latest effort is a coat and blanket drive for the Upper Room shelter in Erie.
"We like to make a difference in somebody's day," said Stephen Foor, General Manager. "By a simple wave, by a simple smile and just about the experience they're gonna have here."
Their backgrounds paid off. Now, the former Iroquois High School graduates have clients all over the country, while still maintaining their Pennsylvania base.
While K & B services residential customers, their focus is on commercial and industrial. And Logistics Plus was the company's first commercial client.
The business is growing. The current restaurant has an expansion that allows for additional seating, a stage for live entertainment and also a time to reflect on African American history in the city of Erie.
Trimming trees and shaping bushes is a big part of a locally-operated company that re-started after a several year hiatus.
The company goes by the phrase: America's Tackle Shop. Where you can find everything from fishing gear to clothing for the outdoor sport, along with everything else you need to succeed for reeling in just about any type of fish species.
Starting in sales, Jeremy Anderson has seen the company's success over his 13 years at Process & Data Automation. In 2021, he became president. He told Erie News Now the plan is to grow the employee base every year, moving forward.
Guests from around the globe have stayed at Spencer House, which started out as a single family dwelling.
"It's not always the most fun or glamorous, but I just sit down and remember my great-grandfather started this 91 years ago," said Shane. "So, that's huge for me."
