NWPA Innovation Beehive Network

Our PennWest Edinboro Beehive branch recently won 4 marketing awards for client projects and our new Beehive brand video. The Public Relations Society of America awarded the Beehive for the following projects: Silver Awards (Marketing/Advertising category) — "Discover Harborcreek,” an initiative of the Harborcreek Community Engagement Team. We completed a logo, brochure, style guide and signage for the organization. — Tour Erie, a new family-owned small business that provides tours of the city and bayfront. We completed a logo, business card, sticker design and more for the rising operation. — "Transforming Small Business," a podcast from Impact Corry and host Tony Peyronel. We completed the artwork for the show, along with audio editing. Gold Award (Marketing Video category) — "Meet the NWPA Innovation Beehive Network," a new marketing video from the Beehive and R. Frank Media. We worked with the Erie County media company on the 10-minute crash course, which takes you through all 6 branches, introduces student employees, and reveals impactful client stories. Read the article: https://lnkd.in/ekdpfmcQ Photo: Maureen Rizzo

There's still time to sign up for tonight's free networking event at the Brewerie at Union Station! Enjoy free food, a free drink ticket, and chat with other entrepreneurs from across the region! Event goes from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. RSVP now: https://lnkd.in/e8EHyTnt

Global Entrepreneurship Week returns on November 18th! The Beehive is hosting a flurry of events, designed for business owners, start-up entrepreneurs, and anyone else in the region's economic development scene. Here's the lineup! Sign up for all events right here: https://lnkd.in/e8EHyTnt — Monday, Nov. 18th, 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Brewerie at Union Station Kickoff Event Free food, a complimentary drink ticket, and we're giving away multiple prizes! — Monday-Friday (18th-22nd) Financial Literacy for Business: Morning Sessions 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. each morning Monday: Banking for businesses Tuesday: Economic development funding Wednesday: What accounting terms do I need to know as a small business? Thursday: How to create a business budget Friday: How to use QuickBooks — Tuesday-Thursday (19th-21st) Digital Marketing Lunch Boot Camp Noon to 1 p.m. each day Tuesday: Building blocks for success: Crafting your digital marketing foundation Wednesday: Mastering content strategy: Plan, create, engage Thursday: Stay top of mind: Sustaining your social media impact — Friday, Nov. 15th, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Roadmap to Success Talk to over 25 organizations that can assist you on your business journey! Always a highlight of the week's activities.

We've contributed a special section to the Erie Reader's gift guide this year! Each business has worked with the Beehive to enhance some part of their operations. But their innovative business concepts, and the daily drive needed to succeed, should be credited solely to their entrepreneurial spirit. Enjoy shopping at these various "Friends of the Hive." Includes: Tour Erie, Before The Barrel Distillery, Jacked Jerky, Puppers, GramE's Kitchen, Bad Larry BBQ Tools and Accessories, Spice Sisters, Brokenstraw Outdoors, FIXED Home Handyman Services, and North Edge Craft Coffee. Read: https://lnkd.in/gjAnRSmd

In Spring 2024, the PennWest Edinboro Beehive worked with local artist Emily Crisman on a brand refresh and various brand assets. Student designer Miranda Peterson crafted a new visual identity for the client, along with business cards, thank-you cards for orders, stickers and other assets. You can see and order Em Crisman's art at her website: https://emcrisman.com/ ?? ?? ?? Need design work? Head over to the Beehive's website and fill out our intake form: https://lnkd.in/dWQABvr

The PennWest Edinboro Beehive is offering FREE consulting hours throughout fall! There's still spots open on the following dates: — October 24th: 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. —?November 7th: 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. — November 21st: 10 a.m. These consulting meetings focus on social media marketing, your website/webstore, SEO, or whatever other digital issue you're having. Schedule a meeting now: https://lnkd.in/e_zDCtE4

What a great day at #ErieHomecoming 2024! Our Beehive collaborators lined the hallway of the Bayfront Convention Center to meet potential customers, those in regional economic development, and other businesses. We thank the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership for asking us to be a part of this celebration. Pictured are Lake Erie Hydraulics, Fixed HHS, Hikes and Hose, Madison Rose Ceramics, and Tour Erie.

The Beehive is heading to Erie Homecoming next week! The 2-day event starts on October 2nd with a reception at the Historical Institute of Culture and the African American Experience (315 E. 9th, Erie, PA 16503). Then, on October 3rd, we'll be at the Bayfront Convention Center all day. 12 Beehive clients will be joining us and showing off their products, while our Beehive panel takes place from 1:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Buy your tickets today: https://lnkd.in/duQkK4Yh

Back by popular demand! The PennWest Edinboro Beehive will be providing a 2-week social media marketing workshop through the Erie County Public Library. Sessions are being held on October 23rd and October 30th. Program is perfect for business owners who aren't confident in their social media abilities (or who simply need a refresher). Not for social media/marketing experts. Sign up now: https://lnkd.in/g_BEX7V9

At the Beehive Network, we provide students with unique, high-impact learning and career development experiences. They get to work with real-world clients and solve real-world problems. Their efforts = NWPA's success.