by logisticsplus | Aug 9, 2017 | News
Earlier today, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf visited Logistics Plus to meet with employees and view the company’s plans for the expansion of its global headquarters at the historic Union Station in the City of Erie. Erie County Executive, Kathy Dahlkemper, and other local officials were also on hand.
“It’s exciting to be in Erie touring another thriving company,” said Governor Wolf. “I am committed to supporting the growing business climate in the region and love to see first-hand what an innovative company like Logistics Plus has planned for the future.”
Coordinated by the Governor’s Action Team, last month, Logistics Plus announced its plans to expand and create 44 new, family-sustaining jobs in Erie. Today, the governor toured the company’s facility and planned expansion site. The expanded facility will allow for the handling of all logistics for clients, from order intake to shipping and installation.
“Logistics Plus has grown from a three-person operation in 1996, to a global organization, employing over 130 people in Erie alone. We are grateful to Governor Wolf and the commonwealth for acknowledging our efforts to attract and retain local graduates,” commented Gretchen Seth, Senior VP of International. “Our CEO Jim Berlin calls it the ‘brain gain’.”
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Local media provided additional coverage:
On ‘Jobs That Pay’ Tour, Governor Wolf Visits Logistics Plus Inc. via the Governor Wolf Newsroom
Governor Tom Wolf to visit Erie via YourErie.com
Governor Tom Wolf to visit Erie via ErieNewsNow.com
Governor’s Visit Highlights Growth, Challenges for Erie via GoErie.com
Logistics Plus Expansion Project via YourErie.com
by logisticsplus | Jul 14, 2017 | News
This is a nice television segment from Erie News Now last night regarding our recent expansion announcement. Click the image below to watch a video replay of the news segment.
Additional news coverage by Erie Times-News can be viewed here:
http://www.goerie.com/news/20170714/logistics-plus-to-expand-erie-headquarters
Additional news coverage by YourErie.com can be viewed here:
http://www.yourerie.com/news/local-news/wolf-announces-logistics-plus-expansionjob-increase/764829480
Additional news coverage by Transport Topics magazine can be viewed here:
http://www.ttnews.com/articles/logistics-plus-expand-pennsylvania-headquarters
Additional news coverage by WPSE Radio can be heard here: Clip 1 and Clip 2
by logisticsplus | Jul 13, 2017 | News
FROM PENNSYLVANIA GOVERNOR TOM WOLF NEWSROOM
(see actual news release)
Governor Wolf Announces Logistics Plus, Inc. to Expand and Create 44 New Jobs in the City of Erie
HARRISBURG, Pa. (July 15, 2017) – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Logistics Plus, Inc., a worldwide supply chain management company, will expand its headquarters in the City of Erie, and will create 44 new jobs.
“This expansion in the heart of the City of Erie will bring 44 family-sustaining jobs to a location in the center of the city’s downtown,” said Governor Wolf. “My administration has worked closely with Erie to support its growing business climate and this expansion project is another great investment for the region.”
The expanded facility will allow for the handling of all logistics for clients, from order intake to shipping and installation. Logistics Plus has committed to investing at least $1.2 million into the project, which will create 44 new, full-time jobs and retain 123 more positions statewide.
“It’s very gratifying to be able to create good-paying, fun and interesting jobs with a growing, cutting-edge global company right here in Erie, Pennsylvania,” said Jim Berlin, founder and CEO of Logistics Plus. “Keeping talented people in the Erie area is good for the community and for the local economy.”
Logistics Plus, Inc. received a funding proposal from the Department of Community and Economic Development for $88,000 in Job Creation Tax Credits to be issued after the new jobs are created. The company has also been encouraged to apply for a $2 million low-interest loan from the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority.
The project was coordinated by the Governor’s Action Team, an experienced group of economic development professionals who report directly to the governor and work with businesses that are considering locating or expanding in Pennsylvania, with the assistance of the City of Erie’s Department of Economic and Community Development.
Logistics Plus Inc. is a worldwide provider of transportation, warehousing, global logistics, and supply chain solutions. Founded in Erie by local entrepreneur Jim Berlin 20 years ago, Logistics Plus employs over 400 people and has been repeatedly recognized as one of the fastest-growing transportation and logistics companies in the country.
For more information about the Governor’s Action Team or DCED, visit dced.pa.gov.
by logisticsplus | Jun 26, 2017 | News
It was such an honor for Logistics Plus to have sponsored 2017 Best of Varsity Cup event which culminated with the awards banquet Friday evening at the Erie Bayfront Convention Center. Jim Berlin founded Logistics Plus 20 years ago with one guiding principle: Passion For Excellence. That passion has helped transform Logistics Plus from what it was in 1996: Three employees and one customer … to what it is today: A global company, based right here in Erie, with over 400 employees serving thousands of customers all around the world. Clearly, the district 10 student-athletes honored Friday evening also have a strong passion for excellence. We hope these student-athletes keep that same passion and competitiveness as they move on to the next phases of their lives. Whether that involves athletics, education, starting a career, or raising a family – having a passion for what you do will ensure your continued success in life.
You can read the final recap from Erie Times-News online at GoErie.com. Also included here are some photographs of Logistics Plus employees at the event (Flickr slide show below), and a couple videos from WICU 12 via ErieNewsNow.com.
by logisticsplus | Jun 21, 2017 | News
Where is Erie going and who will take it there? In its annual “40 Under 40” feature, the Erie Reader seeks to answer these questions, giving a face to the present as we face an uncertain future. Whether it’s making a difference one-on-one in a classroom setting or lobbying for change on a national level, these electees prove that, yes, success can (and does) happen here. These are passionate individuals intensely dedicated to their crafts, trades, and causes, working hard to rewrite our narrative and reroute our course.
Congratulations to Matt Reichert, Manager of Operations and General Counsel for Logistics Plus Linguistic Solutions, on being named to Erie’s 40 Under 40 list! Read the full article online using the link below (Matt’s profile is on page 20).
http://www.eriereader.com/uploads/issues/14979_Erie%20Reader_June21_2017_Reg_Quality.pdf
