BEEHIVE GETS STUDENTS, LOCAL BUSINESSES BUZZING TOGETHER

THE CENTER FOR BRANDING AND STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION – KNOWN AS THE BEEHIVE –ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF BARON-FORNESS LIBRARY HAS BEEN SUPPORTED BY ABOUT $235,000 IN FUNDING FROM ERIE COUNTY GAMING REVENUE AUTHORITY SINCE IT OPENED IN JANUARY 2018.

The center pairs existing student coursework with clients, ranging from start-up businesses to nonprofits. One of several centers in a network connecting universities and entrepreneurs, this swarm of innovation is spurring economic development in northwestern Pennsylvania. What’s been buzzing in the Beehive? Here’s a look.

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Projects from the Beehive

• Graphic design

• Website development

• Social media management

• Digital media production

• Fully integrated marketing communications campaigns