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 ...

More: Has Diverse Erie been a success? A new study details its economic impact She said she holds no animosity toward the ...

I’m just a small fish in the pond,” she said. That’s where the Diverse Erie commission came in. Gabani said she was encouraged by former commission board member Tiffany LaVette to apply for ...

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.

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 ...