About Us

Mission and History

The Erie Downtown Partnership works to improve the quality of life and create a better Downtown experience for businesses, residents, and guests through advocacy, marketing, and placemaking. The Partnership, now in its 18th year, is committed to making Downtown Erie a safe, fun, and welcoming place for all.

Collective action brings change. That was the motivating principal behind the creation in 2004 of the Downtown Improvement District by more than 500 merchants, property owners, businesses and organizations dedicated to the renewal of Erie’s historic and economically vital central business district.

Now known as the Erie Downtown Partnership, the organization is an agent of change in the area bounded by Presque Isle Bay to the north, the 14th Street railway bridge to the south, and stretching from Sassafras to Holland Streets.

Stakeholders within the area have been empowered to determine effective methods – in services provided, initiatives begun and projects to be carried out – that will result in the increased vibrancy of the downtown.

Property owners within the designated area contribute to the organization according to an assessment formula based on the value of land and buildings, all with the coherent and single-minded goal of making downtown Erie a better place to live, work, shop, learn, play and do business.

Meet Our Staff

Emily Fetcko

CEO
emily.fetcko@eriedowntown.com

Emily has 20 years of community and economic development experience and works across the community to marry opportunity with resources writing grants that have contributed $1.6 million toward downtown revitalization in Erie. She has led downtown public art projects that included collaborations with refugees, English as a Second Language students, minority artists, and educators. She represents the region as a board member of the Pennsylvania Downtown Center.

Christine Eddy

Development Director
christine.eddy@eriedowntown.com

Christine previously worked at Cathedral Prep and Mother Teresa Academy as VP of Development and External Relations and AVP of Advancement, Stewardship and Major Gifts. Christine also worked for the Erie Art Museum as the director of development. Christine brings her magnetic personality, 19 years of development experience, and strong community relationships to this role. Christine is a Gannon graduate and has a B.A. in Communication Arts.

Dave Tamulonis

Events and Marketing Manager
david.tamulonis@eriedowntown.com

Dave Tamulonis’ diverse background in community development includes experience as a community organizer, rental property manager, concert promoter, and muralist. He graduated from Youngstown State University in 2016 with a BS in Marketing and a BFA in Graphic Design. Dave is an avid cyclist, musician, and photographer.

Mulnah Dovat

Marketing and Member Services Coordinator
mulnah.dovat@eriedowntown.com

Since moving to Erie, Mulnah has worked to establish their roots in the city and was quickly enamoured by its interconnected nature. Their passion for community engagement has grown through volunteering for nonprofits like Compton's Table, Journey: Healing Together, and NWPA Pride. They hope to use their diverse experiences to help tell the stories of those in Erie's community and advocate for their needs.