Behrend Talks: A Penn State Podcast
Behrend Talks: A Penn State Podcast
Penn State Behrend
Supporting Erie’s business community, with Brandon Mendoza
43 minutes Posted Jan 16, 2026 at 2:00 pm.
Meet Brandon Mendoza
Year One Lessons And Relationships
Why Erie And Quality Of Life
Business Climate And Regional Momentum
Policy Ties And Government Relations
Rethinking The Underdog Mindset
Introducing The Erie 300 Strategy
Pillar 1: Focused Advocacy
Pillar 2: Catalyst For Development
Accelerator 2.0 For Local Firms
Pillar 3: Building Erie’s Brand
Pillar 4: AI Forward Opportunities
Pillar 5: Connection Through Events
Pillar 6: Long-Term Sustainability
Universities As Growth Engines
Fixing Air Service With Fly Erie
Metrics, Transparency, And What’s Next
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Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Brandon Mendoza, president and CEO of the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership, about the Erie 300 strategy and the role of local universities in economic-development work. Originally recorded on January 12, 2026.