DEI initiatives were dividing a Great Lakes city years before President Donald Trump began targeting the programs.

An independent study found that Diverse Erie's investments have generated $5.7 million in economic impact and supported 32 jobs. The study demonstrated a return of $1.63 for every $1 invested. With ...

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Sejal Gabani, owner of Nature's Beauty Hair Salon, 5 5 Millcreek Square, received a $20,000 small business grant from Diverse Erie. “I thought, ‘Who’s going to help me?’ I’m just a small ...

More: Has Diverse Erie been a success? A new study details its economic impact She said she holds no animosity toward the EDDC or the Food Hall, adding that it's a good place to start a food business.